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Join Battersea's mission of providing love, expert care and new homes to every dog and cat in need as a Rehoming & Welfare Assistant
Overview
Salary
£29994
Location
London, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
At Battersea, we are dedicated to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need, ensuring they have the love and care they need. Work as a Rehoming & Welfare Assistant in our London centre, maintaining cleanliness in our kennels, providing accurate food, water, and enrichment, as well as supporting the behavioural and medical needs of the dogs under our care.
Role Duties
- Carry out high-standard animal husbandry duties.
- Ensure cleanliness and necessary supplies in the kennels.
- Manage behavioral and medical needs of the dogs.
- Maintain accurate animal records.
Role Requirements
- Resilience and adaptability.
- Capability to handle physically intensive tasks.
Benefits
- 36 days of annual leave (including 8 Bank holidays) for full-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, including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture treatments.
Application Process
- First stage: Online interview over MS Teams on 19th May 2026.
- Second Stage: In-person assessment day with group discussions and practical activity on 28th May 2026.
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that's just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
The role: We are looking for two Rehoming & Welfare Assistants (Dogs) to join our London Battersea 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. You will keep accurate animal records and regularly review procedures to maintain excellent care for every dog at Battersea.
Job requirements: 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.
Benefits: 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.
Applications details: All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. Interview date(s): First Stage (Online via MS teams) - 19th May 2026, Second Stage (In person, assessment day with group discussions and practical activity) - 28th May 2026.
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.
