Regional Rehomer - Leinster Area

Temporary (1 year), Full Time

Jake the Crossbreed sitting in a meadow with a Canine Carer

Dogs Trust Ireland CLG is currently seeking to recruit for a role of ‘Regional Rehomer’. The ‘Regional Rehomer’ will be responsible for providing the highest levels of service and support to dogs, and to fosterers, adopters and partner organisations at all stages of our Regional Rehoming Programme. This will involve being part of a dogs’ journey through the programme, from assessing, taking in, transporting, matching, rehoming, and helping with training and adopter support in order for each dog to be successfully adopted.


They will be responsible for working to Dogs Trust’s codes of practice and Safety, Health and Welfare guidelines and deliver excellent customer service to ensure suitable forever homes are found for the dogs in our care.


The successful candidate will be a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic individual with a passion for dog welfare, coupled with the skills required to communicate this passion to members of the public. Administrative, organisational, time-management and customer service skills are essential for the role, as is the ability to work on a diverse range of tasks as part of a team.


The successful candidate will be supporting our Regional Rehoming programme in the Leinster area, therefore, they will be required to be based there to perform the role, with the ability to travel to our Rehoming Centre in Dublin regularly also.


All applicants must have a full clean Irish driving license and be confident driving a variety of vehicles, including vans. A qualification in animal care, training and/or behaviour would be desirable, and experience in handling a variety of dogs is essential.


A full job description for this position is available on our website. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact our recruitment team.

How to apply:
To apply for this position, please send your CV and Cover letter by email to our recruitment team.


Closing Date for Applications is Monday, 25th November 2024


Dogs Trust Ireland CLG is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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Regional Rehomer - Job Description