Foster Coordinator

Application Deadline: 12 July 2026

Department: Rehoming

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Penrith

Compensation: £26,500 per year, plus benefits

Description

Are you passionate about dog welfare and building supportive communities? We're looking for a Fostering Coordinator to play a vital role in helping dogs thrive outside the kennel environment, by recruiting and supporting volunteer foster carers.

What does this role do?

• identify and place suitable dogs into foster care, including temporary placements for long‑stay dogs needing respite from kennels, and carry out necessary intake assessments,
• recruit, assess, and induct new foster carers, promoting the scheme through events, conversations, and collaboration with colleagues across Dogs Trust,
• support foster carers with regular check‑ins, arrange v...