Rehoming and Welfare Assistant

Carry out cleaning of cat pens, including litter trays, in the various sections of the centre
Feed and care for cats requiring additional medical or behavioural treatment as required. This also includes handling
Present a professional and friendly image to customers and visitors
As required, assist with veterinary runs, this may include driving the Cats Protection vehicle off-site
Work with volunteers to coach and guide them on cat care duties
Support with the scheduling and preparation of rehoming information, viewings and adoption of cats in care

About the centre team:

Our adoption and homing centres care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home
Our team is made up of 9 employees including Centre Manager, Deputy Centre Manager, Rehoming and Welfare Assistants and a Receptionist

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

We are the UK's largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.