Rehoming and Welfare Assistant (Cattery)

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home; Windsor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 36 days (incl. 8 bank hol

Gym discounts & cycle-to-work

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension contributions up to 10%

Healthcare cash plan

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is seeking a dedicated Rehoming & Welfare Assistant for the Old Windsor cattery. You will provide compassionate intake, oversee cat welfare, observe and record behavioural data, and help prepare cats for successful rehoming with thorough health checks and socialisation.

Join a supportive team committed to high standards of animal care, with opportunities to engage volunteers and visitors while contributing to positive adoption outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate intake for cats and facilitate a calm, welcoming environment.
• Deliver feline friendly care while cats are on site, monitoring health, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Observe, record and analyse cat behaviour to inform temperament assessments.
• Maintain accurate and timely animal records for each cat.
• Prepare cats for rehoming, including socialisation and health checks.
• Assist with the rehoming process and support new adopters as needed.
• Engage with staff, volunteers and visitors to promote a positive learning environment.
• Perform physical tasks required to provide exceptional standards of care, including handling and moving cats.

Job description

Rehoming & Welfare Assistant

Battersea Old Windsor's cattery is looking for a dedicated team member to join as a Rehoming & Welfare Assistant. The role involves providing the highest standard of animal husbandry, care and enrichment to the cats in our care, and ensuring that they are ready for rehoming as quickly as possible through observing and recording insightful behaviour observations, forming temperament assessments and maintaining up‑to‑date animal records.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate intake for cats and facilitate a calm, welcoming environment.
• Deliver feline friendly care while cats are on site, monitoring health, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Observe, record and analyse cat behaviour to inform temperament assessments.
• Maintain accurate and timely animal records for each cat.
• Prepare cats for rehoming, including socialisation and health checks.
• Assist with the rehoming process and support new adopters as needed.
• Engage with staff, volunteers and visitors to promote a positive learning environment.
• Perform physical tasks required to provide exceptional standards of care, including handling and moving cats.

Benefits

• 36 days of annual leave (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday leave allowance) per year for full‑time employees, pro‑rated for part‑time employees.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle‑to‑work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to wellbeing resources.
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan covering a range of treatments, including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture.
• Learning and development opportunities: digital and in‑person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and more.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees. Our anonymised shortlisting process ensures fair and equitable selection for all applicants.

As a Disability Confident committed employer, we will discuss any adjustments you may need at application or interview stage, and will support adjustments if you are offered the role. For assistance, contact [e-mail] or call 02038878341.

How to Apply

Closing date: 12th August 2026. All applications must be submitted before this date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. Interview date: 21st August 2026.

To apply, please click the "Apply Now" button below and follow the instructions. For further information, contact us at [e-mail].