Dog Welfare Assistant
Dog Welfare Assistant (Nottinghamshire)
Reports to: Deputy Centre Manager
Salary: £24,960 Per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week on a rolling rota basis including weekends & Bank Holidays
Location: Jerry Green Dog Rescue, Warsop Lane, Mansfield NG21 0PG
Closing Date: Monday 16th March – 12noon
Interview Date: Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th March 2026
About Us:
All dogs deserve a good life and a safe, loving home. We exist to provide a safe place for dogs without a home, and to find new loving places for them to live. We currently have three operating centres in North and South Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, and also provide support and community specific initiatives across East Yorkshire. Our Central Office is located on our North Lincolnshire site, near Brigg.
We are currently recruiting for a Full Time Dog Welfare Assistant at the Nottinghamshire Centre.
Join our small, friendly and motivated team at the Nottinghamshire Centre, where every day makes a difference to the dogs in our care and the communities we support. As a Dog Welfare Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality rehoming and community services, helping to maximise rehoming opportunities and provide compassionate, welfare‑focused care.
You’ll work hands‑on with our dogs, carrying out assessments, supporting their daily care, and offering positive, professional guidance to potential adopters. You’ll also help nurture our valued volunteers and act as an ambassador for Jerry Green Dog Rescue, building supportive relationships within the community.
If you’re passionate about dog welfare, enjoy teamwork, and want to be part of a workplace that celebrates success and learns together, we’d love to hear from you
This position is a 37.5 hrs per week full time position on a 6-week rolling rota basis, including weekends and Bank Holidays, to fully support all the Dog Welfare activity at the Nottinghamshire site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be a team player– Support the Centre Management team with a variety of tasks, depending on your training and experience.
- Care for our dogs– Provide loving, welfare-focused care including feeding, grooming, cleaning, enrichment, exercise, & medication.
- Keep things spotless– Help maintain high standards of hygiene & cleanliness across the site and vehicles.
- Support adoptions– Guide potential adopters through our Meet & Match® process, offering friendly, tailored advice for each dog & person.
- Help dogs thrive– Deliver training plans to dogs who need a little extra support, as directed by the Centre Trainer & management team
- Stay organised– Keep accurate records of dog care, behaviour, vet visits, medication & other important details.
- Pitch in at reception– Assist with admin tasks and customer service for both the rescue & enterprise services such as boarding and facilities hire.
- A friendly face– Provide a warm, professional service to visitors & callers.
- Champion our cause– Promote fundraising opportunities & encourage donations, volunteering, and support.
- Handle tough moments with care– Support colleagues & maintain professionalism during sensitive situations across the organisation.
- Add value to the experience– Promote our shop, insurance partnerships, and enterprise services to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Stay safe– Follow all Health & Safety guidelines & report any concerns promptly, including during lone working situations.
- Be flexible –Take on other reasonable duties as needed to support the team & our mission.
Benefits include
- 29 days’ annual (pro rata to employment time and hours worked)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts through Bright HR, Charity Workers and Give As You Live platforms
- Paid sick leave (dependent on time of service)
- NEST pension
- Free parking
- A range of pet-related benefits
Diversity & Accessibility
Jerry Green Dog Rescue is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. We acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please contact HR, at: hr@jerrygreendogs.org.uk.
How to apply
If you would like to apply, please upload your CV and a personal statement or covering letter below.
Role summary
Blidworth, Mansfield
£24,960 PA
Monday 16th March 2026- 12noon
37.5 per week on a rolling rota basis including weekends & Bank Holidays
Permanent