Animal Welfare Assistant - Islington

Package: £19.45/hr (PAYE) | £25.39/hr (Ltd/Umbrella) | Inside IR35

Overview: Fixed-term temporary contract covering the stray dog service for a London borough council. Working 8 hours per day, with one weekend in three required as part of the rostered stray dog service. Contract runs from 23 November 2026 to 22 January 2027.

Responsibilities:

• Investigating reports of stray and abandoned dogs within the borough
• Collecting, handling and transporting stray animals safely and humanely
• Maintaining accurate records of all animals collected and their outcomes
• Liaising with kennels, rescue centres and members of the public
• Contributing to the out-of-hours stray dog rota on a rostered basis

Requirements:

• Experience handling animals, particularly dogs
• Valid UK driving licence
• Basic DBS clearance required
• Willingness to work one weekend in three as part of the service rota
• Good communication skills and ability to deal with the public

To apply or for more information, contact Archer Animal Health.