Rehoming & Welfare Coordinator

Overview

At Battersea, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home's Dog Operations team is responsible for delivering the highest standards of animal welfare and care for every dog in their journey through Battersea, from intake, to their care and assessments and then to rehoming.

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is looking for someone to lead a care group within the dog assessing & welfare team at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home's London centre, ensuring the best possible outcomes for dogs in Battersea’s care whilst providing the highest standard of husbandry and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team responsible for the care and assessment of dogs.
• Implement and recommend behavioural programmes for dogs.
• Deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision.
• Make decisions regarding dogs' behavioural assessments.

What Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Offer:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• 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 for various treatments.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

Learning and Development:

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home 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 Environment:

Working with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home's dogs and cats means providing the highest level of care and husbandry to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home's animals. Each day presents different challenges, some of which may be emotionally demanding. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home foster an ethos of open communication and well-being initiatives to support Battersea Dogs & Cats Home's employees.

This role is very physical and involves various manual tasks to maintain exceptional care standards.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home aim to ensure that Battersea Dogs & Cats Home's values are embedded in Battersea Dogs & Cats Home's day-to-day practices.

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and individuals with disabilities.

About Battersea:

At Battersea, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home provide each animal with love, expert care, and work to find them suitable new homes.