Trainee Dog Warden - Nights
- Slough, Berkshire
- Temporary
- Full-time
Shift Pattern: 4pm – 4am | Rotating Shifts | 365 Days a Year OperationAre you passionate about dogs and ready for a truly unique and rewarding career?
Do you want to make a real difference to animal welfare every single night?We are proud to partner with a well-established, highly respected company that specialises in the humane handling of stray dogs. As part of their growing team, we are recruiting 1 Trainee Dog Warden, ideally based in the Slough area, to work nights across London and the South East.What You’ll Be Doing:
- Safely collecting stray dogs, including those that may be frightened or aggressive.
- Transporting dogs to kennels, Battersea Dogs Home, foster carers, or reuniting them with owners.
- Working with vets to ensure sick or injured dogs receive the treatment they need.
- Providing hands-on care — feeding, settling dogs into kennels, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.
- Completing detailed reports and records to ensure every animal’s journey is documented and traceable.
- Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Week 2: Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- All shifts are from 4pm to 4am and rotate weekly.
- You’ll be working on a 4-on, 3-off / 3-on, 4-off basis – giving you plenty of rest days too!
- Dog lovers! You must have experience caring for or working with dogs.
- Self-starters – you’ll often work independently and need to be resourceful and calm under pressure.
- Someone IT-savvy – basic knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and tablets is required.
- Drivers – Full manual UK driving licence (held for 2+ years, max 3 points).
- Physically fit – capable of lifting dogs and crates safely.
- Over 22 years old (for insurance purposes).
- Able to pass a DBS background check (mandatory).
- Be part of a mission-driven organisation that’s on the front line of animal welfare.
- Full training provided – no prior warden experience necessary.
- Opportunity for long-term employment – this role could become permanent.
- Work that’s challenging, varied, and incredibly rewarding.
We’ll be in touch shortly to discuss your application.This position is seeking someone on a temporary to permanent basis!This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to be a hero to dogs in need. Don’t miss it!