Dog Welfare Assistant

Dogs Trust; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Dogs Trust in Glasgow is seeking a Dog Welfare Assistant on a fixed-term full-time basis. The role involves caring for dogs in the rehoming centre and engaging with potential new owners and visitors, with emphasis on welfare and enrichment.

The successful candidate will be an energetic team player with empathy and good communication skills, a driving licence, and experience with dogs. This 6-month contract offers a supportive environment and benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with empathy and a positive attitude.
• Able to work effectively in a team and with volunteers.
• Full, clean driving licence is essential.
• Experience with dogs and knowledge of basic behaviour/health issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care to dogs in the rehoming centre following codes of practice and safety guidelines.
• Educate potential new owners and the public on dog care and welfare.
• Deliver excellent customer service to visitors at the centre.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Team player

Dog handling

Health knowledge

Job description

Dog Welfare Assistant

Application Deadline: 15 October 2026

Department: Rehoming

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Glasgow

Compensation: £25,250 per year + benefits

Description

Have you always had an itch to scratch when it comes to helping dogs? We’re looking for someone with a commitment to animal welfare to join the team in our busy rehoming centre.

Dog Welfare Assistants are the backbone of our centres, as they care for our four-legged friends every day. We’re looking for someone who can provide our dogs with the highest level of care and enrichment, as they prepare for their forever home.

This is a 6 month contract.

What does this role do?

• provide daily care to the dogs in the rehoming centre, working to Dogs Trust's code of practice and Health and Safety guidelines,


• educate potential new owners and the general public on the care and welfare of their dogs,


• deliver excellent customer service to all visitors to the centre.

Could this be you?

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the ability to show empathy to both people and animals. A strong team player, you'll have lots of energy and a positive upbeat attitude. Experienced in working with or handling dogs, you'll be knowledgeable in basic behaviour and health issues and, above all, be committed to the aims and objectives of Dogs Trust. A full, manual driving licence is also essential, as driving will be a part of the role.

What does this team do?

Our rehoming centres house thousands of dogs each year until they can find a loving new home and the success of our centres wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers; there is a real family-community within each of our centres. Come rain or shine, our team are out in all weathers to make sure the dogs have the best possible life. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our rehoming centres are the face of Dogs Trust, and we pride ourselves on our staff providing the very best in customer service.