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Join Battersea and make a difference in the lives of dogs and cats in need at our scenic Old Windsor centre
Overview
Salary
£26208
Location
Old Windsor, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Battersea is renowned for its commitment to never turning away a dog or cat in need. Each animal is provided with love, expert care, and an understanding of their unique personalities to find them an ideal home. Joining our team in the stunning Battersea centre in Old Windsor spells an opportunity to participate in this noble mission.
Role Summary
- The Rehoming & Welfare Assistant will be responsible for upholding the highest levels of animal husbandry, care, and enrichment.
- Tasks will include maintaining cleanliness in the kennels, providing correct food and enrichment, supporting dogs' behavioural and medical needs, keeping accurate animal records and reviewing procedures.
Role Requirements
- We're searching for resilient, adaptable individuals who can handle the physical task involved in providing exceptional care to our animals.
- Prior experience in similar roles would be a plus but isn't necessary.
Application Process Details
- To apply, follow instructions in the recruitment pack and click 'Apply Now' button.
- We encourage applicants to express their unique experiences without AI assistance for a personal touch.
- As a Disability Confident Employer, we are open to discussions for any necessary adjustments at the application or interview stages.
At Battersea, we are dedicated to never turning away a dog or cat in need of help. We provide each animal with abundant love, expert care, and take the time to understand their unique characters and quirks to find them a perfect new home. Join our team at our beautiful Battersea centre in Old Windsor and contribute to our mission of supporting every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
The role: As a Rehoming & Welfare Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of animal husbandry, care, and enrichment for the dogs in our care. This includes ensuring our kennels are clean, providing the correct food, water, and enrichment, and supporting the dogs' behavioural and medical needs. You will also be tasked with keeping accurate animal records and regularly reviewing procedures to ensure excellent care for every dog at Battersea.
Job requirements: We are seeking individuals who are resilient and adaptable, capable of handling the physical tasks required to provide exceptional standards of care to our animals. Experience in similar roles or environments would be beneficial but is not explicitly required.
Benefits: Battersea values its employees and offers a range of benefits to support their wellbeing. These include 36 days of annual leave per year (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday leave allowance), discounted gym memberships, cycle to work schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme, access to Wellbeing Resources, generous pension contributions (up to 10% employer contribution), and a free healthcare cash plan covering treatments like dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody, and acupuncture.
Diversity and inclusion: We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff, volunteers, and trustees. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process to ensure fairness and equity in our recruitment. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are open to discussing any necessary adjustments at application or interview stages to support your application.
To apply, please follow the instructions in the recruitment pack and click the 'Apply Now' button. We encourage you to showcase your unique experience in your application, without the assistance of AI, to ensure a personal and genuine representation of your capabilities.
