Part-Time Dog Welfare & Education 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

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.