Rehoming & Welfare Assistant (Cattery)

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days leave

Gym & cycle scheme

EAP & wellbeing

Pension contributions

Healthcare plan

Job summary

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London is seeking a Rehoming & Welfare Assistant (Cattery) to provide exceptional welfare for the cats in our care and help achieve the best outcomes for each animal.

This role offers a strong benefits package including 36 days leave, discounted gym memberships, an Employee Assistance Programme and access to wellbeing resources, generous pension contributions and a healthcare cash plan, plus ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Job description

We are looking for a Rehoming & Welfare Assistant (Cattery) to provide exceptional standards of welfare for the cats in our care to ensure the most efficient and appropriate outcome for individual cats.

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 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, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more. Working with our animals: Working with our rescues is a very rewarding experience. Your work plays a vital role in giving our dogs and cats a chance at finding their forever home. Everyday will be different and will come with its own unique challenges. We are looking for people with the resilience and adaptability to handle all aspects of this role. It is important to note that the role does involve a lot of physical tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals. Diversity and inclusion: We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all. We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.