Dog Welfare Assistant, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | NEST Workplace Pension subject to eligibility |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Location: | BL0 0RX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Dog Vacancy |
Summary
Bleakholt is a Registered Charity and a Rescue and rehoming Centre for a variety of animals.
ROLE: F/T Animal Carer on the Dog Section (days), includes working with large breeds.
HOURS: Average 36.75 hours per week, day shifts which include weekends, 6 days on and 2 days off on a rolling rota. Must be flexible and overtime may apply.
NMW/NLW applies.
MAIN AIMS OF THE ROLE: to be part of a Team that protects the welfare of animals, ensuring high levels of welfare and quality of care are provided at all times; to carry out animal care duties – feeding, watering, cleaning of enclosures and bedding, exercise, grooming, training and rehabilitation; administer meds and keep medical records; assist the vet and other specialists from time to time; liaise with visitors face-to-face about the animals; provide high levels of customer service; to be part of the rehoming process ensuring dogs are matched to suitable homes and all known information is provided to the adopter; to undertake ancillary roles such as cleaning, laundry, response to adverse weather conditions, minor maintenance tasks etc.; participate in fundraising events.
ESSENTIALS REQUIRED: Basic literacy/numeracy e.g. 3 GCSE's inc English & Maths; basic computer literacy; experience in animal care with dogs; experience of a physical job involving lifting, cleaning, working outdoors throughout a shift etc.; Dog handling experience; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with Supervisors and team members, volunteers and members of the public; an interest and passion for animal welfare; ability to understand and follow working protocols; ability to use initiative and act decisively. You must be calm under pressure and be self-reliant with a positive, upbeat personality, a positive attitude and be reliable and enthusiastic. A good level of physical fitness to carry out the duties on a daily basis is required and a flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns, inc Bank Holidays/Xmas/New Year/weekends. Must be able to undertake occasional additional shifts or hours as required.
DESIRABLE: NVQ level 2 or 3 in Animal Care, NVQ 2 in another relevant subject; experience of working in kennels; Dog training experience; experience of working in a small Team on a shift basis; a commitment to knowledge and skill development; First Aid At Work Certificate; basic Health & Safety training.
A full Job Description, including duties and responsibilities and Person Spec, is available on our website at: https://www.bleakholt.org/b/8eH Please read before applying.
PLEASE NOTE: You will need to be able to handle large breeds, including some with behavioural issues, so experience is required.
Probationary period of at least 6 months applies. NEST workplace pension subject to eligibility.
ROLE: F/T Animal Carer on the Dog Section (days), includes working with large breeds.
HOURS: Average 36.75 hours per week, day shifts which include weekends, 6 days on and 2 days off on a rolling rota. Must be flexible and overtime may apply.
NMW/NLW applies.
MAIN AIMS OF THE ROLE: to be part of a Team that protects the welfare of animals, ensuring high levels of welfare and quality of care are provided at all times; to carry out animal care duties – feeding, watering, cleaning of enclosures and bedding, exercise, grooming, training and rehabilitation; administer meds and keep medical records; assist the vet and other specialists from time to time; liaise with visitors face-to-face about the animals; provide high levels of customer service; to be part of the rehoming process ensuring dogs are matched to suitable homes and all known information is provided to the adopter; to undertake ancillary roles such as cleaning, laundry, response to adverse weather conditions, minor maintenance tasks etc.; participate in fundraising events.
ESSENTIALS REQUIRED: Basic literacy/numeracy e.g. 3 GCSE's inc English & Maths; basic computer literacy; experience in animal care with dogs; experience of a physical job involving lifting, cleaning, working outdoors throughout a shift etc.; Dog handling experience; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with Supervisors and team members, volunteers and members of the public; an interest and passion for animal welfare; ability to understand and follow working protocols; ability to use initiative and act decisively. You must be calm under pressure and be self-reliant with a positive, upbeat personality, a positive attitude and be reliable and enthusiastic. A good level of physical fitness to carry out the duties on a daily basis is required and a flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns, inc Bank Holidays/Xmas/New Year/weekends. Must be able to undertake occasional additional shifts or hours as required.
DESIRABLE: NVQ level 2 or 3 in Animal Care, NVQ 2 in another relevant subject; experience of working in kennels; Dog training experience; experience of working in a small Team on a shift basis; a commitment to knowledge and skill development; First Aid At Work Certificate; basic Health & Safety training.
A full Job Description, including duties and responsibilities and Person Spec, is available on our website at: https://www.bleakholt.org/b/8eH Please read before applying.
PLEASE NOTE: You will need to be able to handle large breeds, including some with behavioural issues, so experience is required.
Probationary period of at least 6 months applies. NEST workplace pension subject to eligibility.