Wellbeing Officer
| Posting date: | 08 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2026 |
| Location: | East Sussex, RH17 7TT |
| Company: | Cats Protection |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG2749-PC22 |
Summary
Team: Safeguarding
Location: Remote, based in the UK with some travel
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Open to flexible working options
Salary: Up to £42,182.64 per year
Contract: Permanent
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.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Wellbeing Officer:
Play a key role in Cats Protection’s commitment to creating an organisation where every person - colleague, volunteer, or those we come into contact with - feels supported, safe, and valued
First point of contact for wellbeing queries, providing guidance, coordinate processes, and help ensure concerns are handled appropriately and sensitively
Be the key person in the delivery of the I Act programme, helping to embed a peer-supported approach to mental health and wellbeing across the organisation
Assist with safer recruitment administration, coordinate and complete DBS applications, maintain accurate records, and support the implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures
About the Safeguarding team:
Team of 2 who oversee safeguarding and wellbeing across the charity
We provide support and advice and signposting for safeguarding concerns
We support the promotion and delivery of accredited mental health and wellbeing training
What we’re looking for in our Wellbeing Officer:
Extensive experience in safeguarding children and adults, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation and best practice
Experience supporting positive wellbeing and delivering mental health or wellbeing training in a workplace or organisational setting
Strong ability to plan, prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and work proactively both independently and within a team
A recognised professional qualification equivalent to at least NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field
Confident in designing and delivering training to diverse audiences, with excellent communication skills across a range of stakeholders
What we can offer you:
range of health benefits
26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
and much more, which you can learn about here
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 22 June 2026
Virtual interview date: 29 June and 06 July 2026
Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.
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.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
anonymised application form
virtual interview on Microsoft teams
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Location: Remote, based in the UK with some travel
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Open to flexible working options
Salary: Up to £42,182.64 per year
Contract: Permanent
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.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Wellbeing Officer:
Play a key role in Cats Protection’s commitment to creating an organisation where every person - colleague, volunteer, or those we come into contact with - feels supported, safe, and valued
First point of contact for wellbeing queries, providing guidance, coordinate processes, and help ensure concerns are handled appropriately and sensitively
Be the key person in the delivery of the I Act programme, helping to embed a peer-supported approach to mental health and wellbeing across the organisation
Assist with safer recruitment administration, coordinate and complete DBS applications, maintain accurate records, and support the implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures
About the Safeguarding team:
Team of 2 who oversee safeguarding and wellbeing across the charity
We provide support and advice and signposting for safeguarding concerns
We support the promotion and delivery of accredited mental health and wellbeing training
What we’re looking for in our Wellbeing Officer:
Extensive experience in safeguarding children and adults, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation and best practice
Experience supporting positive wellbeing and delivering mental health or wellbeing training in a workplace or organisational setting
Strong ability to plan, prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and work proactively both independently and within a team
A recognised professional qualification equivalent to at least NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field
Confident in designing and delivering training to diverse audiences, with excellent communication skills across a range of stakeholders
What we can offer you:
range of health benefits
26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
and much more, which you can learn about here
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 22 June 2026
Virtual interview date: 29 June and 06 July 2026
Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.
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.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
anonymised application form
virtual interview on Microsoft teams
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.