Animal Welfare Assistant
Salary £ 13.28
Hope Rescue Centre, Cynllan Lodge, Old Llanharry Road, Llanharan, CF72 9NH
Vacancy listed 04/09/2026
Application deadline 21/09/2026
Details

At Hope Rescue, we believe every dog deserves to feel safe, loved and valued no matter where they’ve come from. As an Animal Welfare Assistant, you’ll play a hands-on role in making that happen every single day. 

This is more than a job. It’s a chance to transform lives through compassion, care, and commitment. 

What you’ll be doing 

  • Providing daily care, enrichment and training to rescue dogs, helping them get ready for their forever homes. 
  • Keeping kennels clean, safe and welcoming for every dog and visitor. 
  • Feeding, grooming, exercising and building trust with the dogs in your care. 
  • Monitoring health and behaviour, and ensuring all records are accurate and up to date. 
  • Supporting our adoption and communications teams with photos, videos and updates to help each dog find the perfect match. 
  • Delivering great experiences to volunteers, adopters and visitors — reflecting our values of kindness, fairness, integrity and advocacy in everything you do. 

About you 

You’ll have: 
  • Experience working or volunteering with animals (preferably dogs). 
  • A genuine passion for animal welfare and teamwork. 
  • A full manual driving licence and access to transport. 
  • Strong communication and organisational skills. 
  • A proactive, flexible and resilient approach — no two days are the same! 

A qualification in Animal Care or Behaviour is an advantage, but not essential. Heart and dedication matter most. 

Why Hope Rescue? 

You’ll be joining a purpose driven charity that’s making a real difference to the lives of hundreds of dogs each year. We’re a small but mighty team, known for our compassion, honesty and commitment to giving every animal the best possible care. 

You’ll receive full training, support, and the chance to work in a close-knit team that truly values your wellbeing and contribution. 

If you’ve got the passion, heart and drive to help dogs in need, we’d love to hear from you. 

How to Apply
Please go to our Recruitment Portal to upload your CV and Cover Letter.
(Note you can upload multiple documents before submitting your application) 

Close Date 21 September 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. 
Benefits

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (working 8am-4pm or 12pm-8pm)

Attached documents
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