At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop our fostering programme to help rescue dogs find loving homes.
- Company: Join Hope Rescue, a caring charity dedicated to improving the lives of dogs.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, training opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Be part of a friendly team that values compassion and integrity.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact on the lives of dogs and their foster carers every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in animal welfare, leadership skills, and a passion for dog care.
The predicted salary is between 32640 - 32640 £ per year.
Could you help give rescue dogs the best possible start on their journey to a forever home?
At Hope Rescue, our foster carers play a vital role in helping dogs recover, grow in confidence and prepare for life with their forever families.
We’re looking for a compassionate, organized, and experienced Fostering Manager to lead our fostering program during a period of maternity leave.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of dogs and the incredible volunteers who open their homes to them every day.
What you’ll be doing
As our Fostering Manager, you’ll lead and develop Hope Rescue's fostering program, ensuring every foster placement is a positive experience for both the dog and the foster carer.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across our rescue, behaviour, veterinary and adoption teams to ensure dogs receive the very best care while in foster homes.
- Recruiting, supporting and retaining a fantastic network of foster carers.
- Leading and developing our Fostering Assistant, providing guidance, coaching and support.
- Matching dogs to suitable foster homes based on their individual needs.
- Supporting foster carers with advice, training and ongoing communication.
- Working alongside our Behaviour and Welfare team to achieve the best possible outcomes for every dog.
- Helping dogs move successfully from foster care into loving permanent homes.
- Promoting fostering through events, partnerships and community engagement.
- Ensuring policies, records and procedures meet the highest standards of welfare and compliance.
- What we’re looking for
- Experience working within animal rescue, fostering, rehoming or animal welfare.
- Experience leading or supervising people and enjoys helping others develop.
- Understands dog welfare, behaviour and the needs of rescue dogs.
- Proven communication and relationship building skills and enjoys working with volunteers.
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Can make confident decisions whilst remaining calm, compassionate and professional.
- Shares our passion for improving the lives of dogs and supporting the people who care for them.
- Experience of volunteer management or foster carer support would be particularly valuable, as would knowledge of ADCH standards.
Why join Hope Rescue?
Our values of Care & Compassion, Fairness, Advocacy and Integrity underpin everything we do.
You’ll be part of a caring, friendly charity that genuinely values its people.
Every day, you’ll see the impact your work has on the lives of dogs in need.
You’ll join a supportive team and have opportunities for training and development.
Close Date: 17 July 2026
Hope Rescue is committed to safeguarding and protecting the people and animals we work with.
All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including following up references, and relevant background checks.
We have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices in all areas of our charity.
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Fostering Manager in Llanharan employer: Hope Rescue
Hope Rescue is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture, where your contributions directly enhance the lives of dogs and the community. With a focus on employee growth and development, you will have opportunities to expand your skills in facilities management while working alongside a passionate team dedicated to making a difference. Located in the welcoming town of Pontyclun, you will enjoy a fulfilling role that combines meaningful work with a strong sense of community.