Dog Foster Care Coordinator: Recruit, Train & Rehome

Dogs Trust Company Limited; Penrith; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal welfare charity is seeking a Fostering Coordinator in Penrith to recruit and support foster carers, ensuring the well-being of dogs in temporary care. The ideal candidate will have experience with volunteers, excellent communication, and organizational skills. This permanent full-time role involves training delivery and promotion of dogs in need of foster homes. Compensation is £24,907 per year + benefits, with interviews scheduled for January 2026.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in working with volunteers and handling dogs.
• Understanding of best practices in dealing with volunteer fosterers.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, assess, and induct new foster carers.
• Support foster carers with regular check-ins and veterinary appointments.
• Deliver training to foster carers.
• Identify and place suitable dogs into foster care.
• Promote dogs in foster or Home Stay settings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer service skills

Job description

A leading animal welfare charity is seeking a Fostering Coordinator in Penrith to recruit and support foster carers, ensuring the well-being of dogs in temporary care. The ideal candidate will have experience with volunteers, excellent communication, and organizational skills. This permanent full-time role involves training delivery and promotion of dogs in need of foster homes. Compensation is £24,907 per year + benefits, with interviews scheduled for January 2026.