Interim Cattery Carer & Foster Carer Coordinator

Contract length: 1 year Fixed Term Contract Location: North West London Hours per week: 35 (Sunday - Thursday, 9-5pm) Salary: £26,453.00 per annum 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 colleague 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 a Cattery Carer & Cat Foster Coordinator who will share our compassion and commitment for animal welfare. Working with staff and volunteers across the Home, you will have a hand in helping all the cats in our care, from feeding, cleaning, behaviourally assessing and socialising to rehoming. You will be responsible for organising cats in our care going into temporary foster homes. This can be physically and emotionally demanding but is also hugely rewarding; you can view some of our amazing rescue stories here. Generally, you will: Assist in the provision of treatment to cats as advised by our veterinary staff. Organise the cat foster programme, matching suitable cats with cat foster volunteers and advise on cat behaviour. Organise the cat intake list, providing owners with advice and where appropriate admitting cats into the Cattery. Assist the Cat Adoption Officer with rehoming the cats under our care. Work flexibly in a team environment, often independently, to meet the specific needs of the cats in our care by helping with their feeding, cleaning, enrichment and grooming. To be successful in this role, you need: – A strong understanding of cat behaviour and welfare – Excellent customer service skills – Experience in handling cats and caring for them – A calm, compassionate, resilient and friendly manner Please note that successful candidate will be asked for 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.

Location: Willesden, GB

Posted Date: 5/15/2025