Dog Welfare Assistant (18.75 hours per week)

Dogs Trust Company Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading animal welfare organization in Basildon is looking for a part-time Dog Welfare Assistant. You will be responsible for providing excellent care and enrichment to dogs while educating potential owners on their welfare. This role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to animal welfare. A full manual driving licence is essential. Join a dedicated team making a difference in the lives of dogs, ensuring they receive the highest level of care and service.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in handling or working with dogs.
• Full manual driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary daily care for the dogs.
• Educate potential owners on dog care and welfare.
• Deliver excellent customer service to visitors.

Skills

Excellent communication

Ability to show empathy

Team player

Knowledge of dog behavior

Customer service skills

Job description

Dog Welfare Assistant (18.75 hours per week)

Application Deadline: 2 January 2026

Department: Rehoming

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Basildon

Compensation: £11,910 per year + benefits

Description

Have you always had an itch to scratch when it comes to helping dogs? We’re looking for someone with a commitment to animal welfare to join the team in our busy rehoming centre.

Dog Welfare Assistants are responsible for looking after dogs in our care and are the backbone of our centres. We’re looking for someone who can provide our four-legged friends with the highest level of care and enrichment, preparing them for their forever home.

What does this role do?

• provide exemplary daily care for the dogs in our Rehoming Centre, working to Dogs Trust's code of practice and Health and Safety guidelines.
• educate potential new owners and the general public in the care and welfare of their dogs.
• deliver excellent customer service to all visitors to the centre.

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 and a positive upbeat attitude. Experienced in working with or handling dogs, you'll be knowledgeable in basic behaviour and health issues and, above all, be committed to the aims and objectives of Dogs Trust.

A full, manual driving licence is also essential, as driving will be a part of the role.

What does this team do?

Our rehoming centres house thousands of dogs each year until they can find a loving new home and the success of our centres wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers; there is a real family-community within each of our centres. Come rain or shine, our team are out in all weathers to make sure the dogs have the best possible life. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our rehoming centres are the face of Dogs Trust, and we pride ourselves on our staff providing the very best in customer service.