Rehabilitation, Training and Behavioural Advisor
We’re recruiting a Rehabilitation Trainer & Behaviour Advisor to join our Behaviour team based at our Rehoming, Advice & Behaviour unit in Newport.
Contract: Fixed term contract until 15/05/26, part-time (3 days per week)
Salary: £26,545 – £30,866 FTE
Location: Newport NP18 2LH
Closing date: 9th October 2025
Interview date: w/c 20th October 2025
More about the role
We are looking for a talented behaviour advisor who has a thorough understanding of reward-based training techniques, who will be working with pets with their owners on our home direct scheme, in foster or post adoption.
About you
You will be a confident, adaptable and compassionate animal handler and trainer who enjoys working with a diverse range of people and pets.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
* Demonstrable experience of pet behaviour and training techniques
* Carrying out behaviour and training programmes for dogs
* Developing training programmes and delivering to owners / caregivers
* Full UK driving licence
* The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values
It would also be great if you had:
* Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) standard of Animal Training Instructor (ATI) qualification or working towards
* Experience of working with multi species animals
* Experience of promoting better understanding of pet behaviour through the media, or performing other public speaking
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Thursday 9th October 2025.
Blue Cross benefits
Our generous benefits package includes:
* Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
* Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
* Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
* Health cash plan
* Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
* Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
* Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support
* Life assurance
* 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
* Enhanced family friendly policies
* Recognition scheme
* Annual volunteer days
* Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
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