Location: Remote, based in the UK with some travel
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Open to flexible working options
Salary: Up to £42,182.64 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Wellbeing Officer:
Play a key role in Cats Protection’s commitment to creating an organisation where every person - colleague, volunteer, or those we come into contact with - feels supported, safe, and valued
First point of contact for wellbeing queries, providing guidance, coordinate processes, and help ensure concerns are handled appropriately and sensitively
Be the key person in the delivery of the I Act programme, helping to embed a peer-supported approach to mental health and wellbeing across the organisation
Assist with safer recruitment administration, coordinate and complete DBS applications, maintain accurate records, and support the implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures
About the Safeguarding team:
Team of 2 who oversee safeguarding and wellbeing across the charity
We provide support and advice and signposting for safeguarding concerns
We support the promotion and delivery of accredited mental health and wellbeing training
What we’re looking for in our Wellbeing Officer:
Extensive experience in safeguarding children and adults, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation and best practice
Experience supporting positive wellbeing and delivering mental health or wellbeing training in a workplace or organisational setting
Strong ability to plan, prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and work proactively both independently and within a team
A recognised professional qualification equivalent to at least NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field
Confident in designing and delivering training to diverse audiences, with excellent communication skills across a range of stakeholders
What we can offer you:
range of health benefits
26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
anonymised application form
virtual interview on Microsoft teams
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of our online application form.
Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.
We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation - where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals' experience and can reach and partner all areas of society - is crucial if we're to help more cats. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
There’s a place for everyone at Cats Protection and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.
Cats Protection 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. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.