Overview
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We’re looking for an Advanced Dog Welfare Assistant to join our busy Transfer Centre in Penrith. Dog Welfare Assistants are the backbone of our centres and every dog’s journey with us starts with them. We’re seeking someone who can provide our four-legged friends with the highest level of care and deliver welfare management to prepare them for their forever home.
While all Dog Welfare Assistants join at Foundation level, the Transfer Centre requires progression to Advanced level within an agreed timeline. All candidates must be prepared to undergo the relevant training and assessment required at this level.
What does this role do?
* provide daily care for the dogs in the Transfer Centre, working to Dogs Trust's code of practice and Health and Safety guidelines,
* deliver training interventions to our dogs, supporting them with behaviour challenges to move them towards rehoming,
* educate potential new owners and fosterers in the care and welfare of their dogs, offering guidance and coaching to support dogs through their rehoming journey,
* provide visitors to the centre with excellent customer service.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 15th September 2025.
Could this be you?
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the ability to show empathy to both people and animals. A strong team player, you\'ll have lots of energy teamed with a positive upbeat attitude. You’ll need experience of working with and training a variety of dogs, with comprehensive understanding of positive reinforcement training techniques and dog behaviour. Ideally, you’ll have experience of delivering these training interventions in a kennel or rehoming environment. A full, manual driving licence is also essential, as driving will be a part of the role.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Non-profit Organizations
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