Rehoming and Welfare Assistant inHuntington inHuntington PUBLISHED 22 JUL 2024

salary of up to £12,538.85 per annum
Experience of animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating and handling and a high level of understanding of how to meet welfare needs of cats.
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 York site. You will join us on a part time basis, working
20
hours per week on a
r
olling rota basis to include weekends. In return, as our Rehoming and Welfare Assistant you will receive a salary of up to
£12,538.85 per annum plus excellent benefits.



Rota week 1: Mon 8am-12pm/Sat 8am-4.30pm/Sun 8:00am-4.30pm



Rota Week 2: Wed 8am-12pm/Thu 8am-4.30pm/Fri 8:00am-4.30pm


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.

Our adoption and homing centres care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home. This success would not be possible without our dedicated team of employees and volunteers. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our centres are the face of Cats Protection and we pride ourselves on our employees providing the very best in animal welfare and customer service.


Responsibilities of our Rehoming and Welfare Assistant:


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.


What we’re looking for in our Rehoming and Welfare Assistant:


  • 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


What we can offer you:


  • 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.


Closing date: 1st August 2024

Interview date: TBC

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
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 York site. You will join us on a part time basis, working
20
hours per week on a
r
olling rota basis to include weekends. In return, as our Rehoming and Welfare Assistant you will receive a salary of up to
£12,538.85 per annum plus excellent benefits.


Rota week 1: Mon 8am-12pm/Sat 8am-4.30pm/Sun 8:00am-4.30pm


Rota Week 2: Wed 8am-12pm/Thu 8am-4.30pm/Fri 8:00am-4.30pm

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.

Our adoption and homing centres care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home. This success would not be possible without our dedicated team of employees and volunteers. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our centres are the face of Cats Protection and we pride ourselves on our employees providing the very best in animal welfare and customer service.

Responsibilities of our Rehoming and Welfare Assistant:

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.

What we’re looking for in our Rehoming and Welfare Assistant:

  • 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


What we can offer you:

  • 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.

Closing date: 1st August 2024

Interview date: TBC

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.


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