Rehoming & Welfare Assistant: Help Dogs Thrive

Battersea; Old Windsor; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave + 8 publichols

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension contributions up to 10%

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Battersea supports a Rehoming & Welfare Assistant at our Old Windsor centre, delivering high-standard care, enrichment and daily welfare for dogs. You will help with feeding, hygiene, records and care planning, while supporting veterinary and behavioural needs.

The role requires resilience, adaptability and strong teamwork in a busy shelter environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development, with a focus on animal welfare and community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for animals in work or volunteer capacity.
• Ability to lift and move animals and other heavy objects.
• IT literate with MS Office and other relevant IT systems; logging information in electronic databases.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while handling a heavy workload.
• Adaptable, flexible and open to change in a busy environment.
• Collaborative work with colleagues from different teams and clear communication.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Clear communication tailored to different people if needed.
• Empathetic and resilient when dealing with distressed animals and people.
• Able to manage multiple tasks flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Keep kennels clean to high standards.
• Provide dogs with proper food, water and enrichment.
• Support behavioural and medical needs of dogs.
• Maintain accurate animal records.
• Regularly review procedures to maintain excellent care.

Skills

Animal care

IT literacy

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Basic literacy/numeracy

Physical ability

Multitasking

Record keeping

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Battersea supports a Rehoming & Welfare Assistant at our Old Windsor centre, delivering high-standard care, enrichment and daily welfare for dogs. You will help with feeding, hygiene, records and care planning, while supporting veterinary and behavioural needs.

The role requires resilience, adaptability and strong teamwork in a busy shelter environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development, with a focus on animal welfare and community outcomes.