Fostering Coordinator

Fostering Coordinator

Application Deadline: 22 February 2026

Department: Rehoming

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Ilfracombe

Compensation: £24,907 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?

As Fostering Coordinator, you will:

• 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 veterinary appointm...