Rehoming and Welfare Assistant

Cats Protection

Rehoming and Welfare Assistant

£12539

Cats Protection, Hightown, Wrecsam - Wrexham

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 20 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6c7953df6e21457890cced8d766328c8

Full Job Description

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic individual with a commitment to animal welfare to join us as a Rehoming and Welfare Assistant at our thriving Wrexham site. You will join us on a part time basis, working 20 hours per week on a rolling rota basis to include every other weekend. In return, as our Rehoming and Welfare Assistant you will receive a salary of up to £12,538.85 per annum plus excellent benefits., As a Rehoming and Welfare Assistant, you will work to meet Cats Protections' aims and values by providing first class care for the cats in our centres. You will be responsible for cleaning the sleeping quarters, feeding cats and taking care of specific individual needs. You will respond to enquiries from the general public, advise and educate potential new owners in the care and welfare of their cats.

A full, manual driving license is essential as some driving of centre vans is required
An excellent communicator with strong empathy
Excellent customer service skills and experience of dealing with members of the public
Experience of animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating and handling and a high level of understanding of how to meet welfare needs of cats
Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
A positive attitude and good at working as part of a team
An understanding of health and safety and comfortable with manual handling tasks
Experience of animal welfare and handling in a shelter environment would be desirable

Shift pattern runs over a 2 week cycle as below:

Week 1: Three days of 8 hour shifts, 8am-4pm

Week 2: Two days (Saturday and Sunday) of 8 hour shifts, 8am-4pm

Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we've improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats., salary of up to £12,538.85 per annum
generous annual leave entitlement
contribution pension scheme
life assurance scheme
range of health benefits including private healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme
and more

Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats' eyes. Together we can make a difference.