Rehoming & Welfare Assistant (Kennels)

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home; Whitehill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An animal welfare organization is seeking a Rehoming & Welfare Assistant at their Brands Hatch centre in the UK. The role involves providing high standards of animal care and ensuring a hygienic environment for dogs. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in kennels, ensuring proper nutrition and enrichment for the dogs, and supporting their behavioral and medical needs. This position offers numerous benefits including generous leave, gym discounts, wellness resources, and comprehensive healthcare plans.

Benefits

36 days of annual leave

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension contributions

Free healthcare cash plan

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in kennels.
• Provide correct food, water, and enrichment to dogs.
• Support behavioural and medical needs of animals.
• Facilitate the dog's journey through providing accurate information on the Salesforce system.

Job description

Rehoming & Welfare Assistant

We are looking for a Rehoming & Welfare Assistant to join our Brands Hatch centre, to provide the highest standards of animal husbandry, care, and enrichment to the dogs in our care. In this role, you will ensure our kennels meet high standards of cleanliness, provide dogs with the correct food, water, and enrichment, and support their behavioural and medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in kennels.
• Provide correct food, water, and enrichment to dogs.
• Support behavioural and medical needs of animals.
• Facilitate the dog's journey through Battersea by providing accurate information on the Salesforce system and regularly reviewing procedures.

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