Dog Welfare Assistant

Dogs Trust; Harefield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Dogs Trust is seeking a Dog Welfare Assistant to join the busy rehoming centre in Harefield on a 22.5 hour per week fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027. You will care for dogs daily, educate potential owners and the public, and provide excellent service to visitors.

A full manual driving licence is essential, and you will work as part of a supportive team dedicated to animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with the ability to show empathy to both people and animals.
• Full, manual driving licence is essential for this role.
• Experience in working with or handling dogs and knowledge of basic behaviour and health issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care to dogs in the rehoming centre following Dogs Trust's code of practice.
• Educate potential new owners and the public on dog care and welfare.
• Deliver excellent customer service to visitors to the centre.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Customer service

Dog handling

Driving

Job description

Dog Welfare Assistant (22.5 hours per week)

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.

This is a fixed term contract until 31 August 2027.

What does this role do?

As Dog Welfare Assistant, you’ll:

• 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.

About Dogs Trust

We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Feel free to send us an email at [e-mail]. We're here to support you every step of the way.