At a Glance
- Tasks: Care for dogs and cats, including feeding, exercising, and socialising.
- Company: Join a passionate team dedicated to animal welfare at Mayhew.
- Benefits: Enhanced annual leave, Health Cash Plans, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, dynamic team, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of animals in need every day.
- Qualifications: Experience with dogs and cats, plus a calm and compassionate attitude.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
Closing date for applications: Rolling, however, applying early is advised.
First interview date: First interviews are held over Microsoft Teams.
Second interview date: Candidates successful at first interview will be offered a trial shift at the Home as part of the selection process.
Every dog and cat in need deserves expert, personalised care and support, and to be loved. When you work for Mayhew, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of c80 staff and c150 volunteers, here for dogs, cats and communities in the UK, in Afghanistan and in Georgia. We offer expert veterinary care, rescue and rehoming services, programmes in the community and guidance and support to improve the lives of dogs and cats in need. We do our best for dogs and cats in need every day, working with colleagues across the sector to improve their lives and to give them the care, support and love they deserve. But it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the dogs and cats we care for and those who love them.
We are recruiting Animal Carers who will share our compassion and commitment for animal welfare to work across our Kennels and Cattery. Working with staff and volunteers across the Home, you will have a hand in helping all the dogs and cats in our care, from feeding, exercising, cleaning and socialising to rehoming. This can be physically and emotionally demanding but is also hugely rewarding. We offer a caring and supportive team, lots of variety and the opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of dogs and cats who rely on us. Working on a 3-weekly rotation across our Kennels, Cattery, our Animal Carers are a crucial part of our work. We operate 7-days a week; shift patterns can be viewed in the job description.
Mayhew offers a variety of employee benefits, from enhanced annual leave from day one to Health Cash Plans.
- Work flexibly in a team environment, often independently, to meet the specific needs of dogs and cats in our care by helping with their feeding, exercise, training, assessments, grooming and care plans.
- Make sure the animals’ accommodation and all associated areas are clean and maintained.
- Help other team members with animal admissions, rehoming and fostering, including supporting interviews with potential adopters and foster carers.
To be successful in this role, you need:
- Experience in handling dogs and cats and caring for them.
- A calm, compassionate, resilient and friendly manner.
Please note that successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
We reserve the right to close this post at any time, should we receive a high volume of applications.
Animal Carer – Kennels & Cattery in London employer: The Mayhew Animal Home
At Mayhew, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to animal welfare and community support. Our passionate team enjoys a supportive work culture that values compassion and creativity, offering numerous employee benefits such as enhanced annual leave and Health Cash Plans. Working in our vibrant environment, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of dogs and cats while growing alongside a diverse group of colleagues and volunteers.
