Animal Welfare Carer - Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

The Company:

The Home has been a safe haven to stray animals since 1883, and still rescues over a thousand lost or abandoned dogs and cats every year. The Home benefits from skills and experience of our 50+ strong staff, comprised of long-serving kennel and cattery experts and enthusiastic new talent. Our small team is united by the love and dedication towards the animals in our care, and the belief that any dog or cat that comes to our door, whatever the reason, should be safe, warm, and well-fed.

The Role:

As an Animal Welfare Carer you'll work to the Home's code of practice and Health and Safety guidelines, to provide exemplary daily care for the dogs and cats and educate potential new owners and the general public in the care and welfare of their animals, establishing excellent customer relations for the centre.

You'll excel as a communicator, adept at showing empathy towards both humans and animals. As a collaborative team member, you'll bring abundant energy and a positive outlook. Strong organisational and time-management skills will help you thrive in this busy, fast-paced environment. With experience in animal handling and a solid grasp of basic behaviour and health concerns, you'll be dedicated to Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home's mission. This role demands meticulous work, a keen eye for detail, and a deep commitment to animal welfare principles.

The Candidate:

• Educated to SQA level or equivalent Animal welfare qualification.
• Experience (paid or unpaid) of working with dogs and/or cats.
• Confidence in handling all breeds and temperaments of dogs and cats.
• Previous experience in kennel/cattery environment.
• Experience of dealing with the general public.
• Ability to communicate well with colleagues and customers.
• Ability to read and follow procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to work in an emotionally demanding environment, applying pragmatism and empathy to potentially difficult situations.
• Interest and passion for welfare of dogs and cats.
• Team player, with ability to work well with others in a small, highly effective team.
• Confidence in and ability to deal with people at all levels.
• Outgoing and positive character.
• Approachable and open to hearing others ideas and work requirements.
• Well-presented and confident.
• Ability to cope with hard, physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to undertake training if required.
• UK Driving Licence.

The Package:

• Enhanced holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Life Insurance.
• Uniform allowance.
• Enhanced maternity.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Employee Assistant Programme.
• Staff wellbeing program.
• Winter flu vaccinations.
• Social team events.
• Discounted pet insurance.
• Charity worker discounts.
• +Many more.

Apply now by emailing your CV and covering letter to recruitment@edch.org.uk