Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Are you passionate about rabbits, guinea pigs and rodents? If so, join Woodgreen as we look to recruit one full time and one part time Intake and Rehoming Specialist in our Cats and Small Pets team.
Acting as a subject matter expert overseeing and readying the successful preparation of small pets, on and offsite, for new homes, our Intake and Rehoming Specialist, Small Pets will provide skilled guidance, mentor staff and will contribute to decisions regarding animal welfare and rehoming outcomes.
They will deliver high standards of care, welfare and behaviour support and will develop and implement rehoming strategies for each small pet, considering their individual needs and characteristics to swiftly prepare them for appropriate homes. They will;
* Oversee a designated caseload of small pets both on and offsite, ensuring they receive appropriate care and support from those involved in providing their day-to-day care.
* Provide skilled health and behaviour support to address any challenges and enhance adoptability.
* Conduct thorough welfare assessments to determine suitability for rehoming and identify any necessary interventions.
* Provide regular support and communication to those looking after pets offsite, ensuring they have what they need for optimal health and behaviour outcomes.
This role requires an individual to be approachable and have the desire and ability to motivate, inspire and develop others, showing strong communication skills with a positive outlook. They will also act as a role model, imparting the values and ethos of the charity and will assist in developing staff skills and knowledge to improve their effectiveness in their roles.
Our successful applicant will have significant experience of small pet behaviour, mixing and handling, and working in a small pet care environment, ideally in a rehoming centre context. As our Intake and Rehoming Specialist, Small Pets are required to maintain accurate records and data and ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and standards; an understanding of Microsoft Office is required.
Both of our roles are permanent positions, working either 37.5 hours or 18.75 hours per week to include 1 in 3 weekends. The starting salary for this position is £25,553 - £26,841 per annum (pro rata'd for our part time opportunity), depending on experience. This will be complemented by;
* 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays - pro rata) rising by 1 day each year to 40 days after five years
* Up to 8% employer pension contributions
* Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
* Free access to Headspace
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* 25% discount in our charity shops.
To apply please submit your CV and Covering Letter outlining why you feel you would be the best candidate for this position. Please also detail which of our opportunities you are interested in. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
This vacancy may close earlier should we receive high volumes of applications. Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
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