Jobs for Good

Bringing people and dogs together to make life possible.

Jobs for Good

Bringing people and dogs together to make life possible.

Who we are

We’re Dogs for Good. We help people build connections with dogs that can make everyday life possible – in so many ways.

We know the powerful change that these connections bring about for individuals, families and groups who find the world around them difficult to access. Through carefully matched partnerships and tailored training and activities, they can build the confidence to live happier, healthier and more independent lives.

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In numbers...

Employees
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People we want to be supporting each year through our work, by 2028

Black labrador bringing papers to man who is sitting on sofa in living room

Two women having coffee outside cafe with dogs lying on floor next to table

Trainer stroking dog in training on grass outside Dogs for Good training centre

Woman in office stroking yellow labrador who is lying on floor

Yellow labrador learning how to settle in car with trainer

Working at Dogs for Good

When you join Dogs for Good, you'll be part of an incredible team.

Here's what it's like to work with us.

Our culture

Everything we do is underpinned by The Promise to our community, to the people we support and to the dogs we work with. Which means...

Seek to understand

We see, hear and understand each other, every person and dog we work with, as individuals.
We're curious, enquiring, empathetic, non-judgemental, attentive and patient.
Respect all needs

We take into account that everyone’s needs are different and, person or dog, equally as valuable.

We're kind, caring, thoughtful, tuned-in, adaptable, flexible, informed and honest.
Make positive connections

We all play a part in building the connections that make life feel possible, and which make for a more supportive community.
We're encouraging, bold, perceptive and far-sighted.

How our people feel

Our employee net promoter score is currently 25
93% of our employees are proud to work at Dogs for Good
91% of our employees feel they can use their expertise and do what they excel at.
86% feel supported and encouraged by their manager
87% feel we’re an inclusive employer

*Net promoter score is a metric that measures the loyalty and satisfaction of the people who work at Dogs for Good.

The things that spark joy for our people

We have so many lovely people working at Dogs for Good, and there's so much talent and potential which is inspiring to be around.
Getting to see first-hand the impact our work has on partnerships and the people we support.
Seeing the dogs at work; the relationship that they have with their trainer or client is just SO amazing and heart-warming.
When I see happy and healthy dogs loving life and opening someone's world up.
Opportunities to collaborate with other teams and to learn from each other.

Our perks and benefits

We’re really proud of our benefits package and we go above and beyond to offer our people options that work for them – this includes:

Full time employees start with 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, plus you'll get additional days for length of employment.
You'll also get your birthday off (and if you don't celebrate or observe birthdays, you can still take a day off to do something meaningful to you) and additional time off between Christmas and New Year too!
You'll be enrolled into our pension scheme after 3 months of employment, and we offer a generous employer contribution of up to 10%.
After you've passed probation, you'll be entitled to income protection cover which can support you financially during long term sickness absence (subject to assessment).
After passing probation, you'll automatically be covered under our Group Personal Accident Insurance Policy, which provides a benefit of three times your gross annual salary, in the event of your death because of an accident anywhere in the world.
After passing probation, you'll be eligible for our Death in Service benefit which pays out up to four times your gross annual salary in the event of your death.
Our Milestone Rewards scheme is all about celebrating length-of-employment milestones and recognising the dedication and commitment of our people.
You'll benefit from a meaningful and person‑centred mix of rewards including vouchers, certificates, extra time off, public recognition and a few other special treats to mark the occasion.
It’s our special way of acknowledging the amazing contributions that our people make, and the incredible work that they do, year after year.
We have a wide range of initiatives and activities to help support your wellbeing. We provide hybrid working options, lone working training apps for those that need them, a kind and supportive culture...and you get to work alongside our wonderful canine colleagues, too!
You'll also have access to Mental Health First Aiders and Menopause Champions, the Aviva Digicare Workplace+ app (where you can find from a whole host of benefits including virtual GP appointments and counselling sessions), the Thrive mental health app, discounted gym memberships and legal support and you can also benefit from our partnership with Able Futures which offers nine months of free and personalised mental health support.
There are lots of opportunities for personal and professional growth, including twice-yearly Development Days where the whole charity comes together to learn about a wide range of topics. Previous subjects have included neurodiversity awareness, Makaton, supporting bereaved colleagues and Nancy Kline's 'A Thinking Environment'.
You'll also have access to e-learning (we're in the process of redesigning our existing platform, which we're excited about) and in-person learning too.
You can get a voucher from Smart Employee Eyecare (SEE) every 12 months, which covers the cost of a standard eye test at a SEE-affiliated optician - plus a pair of glasses for computer/VDU use (if these are specifically prescribed).

Recruitment process

When you send us your application, all personal details on your CV (including your name, date of birth and location) are anonymised until we shortlist you to join us for an interview. This means that during shortlisting, the focus is on your skills, experience and general suitability for the role, and any potential for bias is removed.
Whether you are shortlisted for interview or not, we aim to get in touch within 5 days after the closing date (or within 5 days of your receiving your application, if there's no closing date) to let you know.
If you aren't shortlisted for interview, we can't always guarantee that we can provide detailed feedback on your application,but we will do our best.
We want to make sure that you can fully prepare and bring your best, most confident self to your interview. To do this, we share our interview questions and/or question themes with you in advance - we want to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. We'll also let you know the names of who you'll be meeting with and their role at Dogs for Good.
Our first stage interviews are normally held on Teams and are generally in a panel format with two or more Dogs for Good employees, but it does depend on the role and the location. We'll make it clear on the advert which interview format applies to that specific vacancy.
The format of the second stage varies depending on the role, but it could involve a short presentation, a skills assessment or another panel interview. As with the first stage, we'll share everything you need to prepare in advance and make sure you have all of the information you need.
If we decide to make you an offer of employment, we'll contact you with the good news and follow up with an official offer letter.
If we aren't moving forward with an offer, we'll still get in touch and let you know. We'll also give you our feedback.

Accessibility and adjustments

If you need adjustments to support you during the recruitment process (e.g. with attending an interview) and you'd like to chat to us about your needs either before or after making an application, please email careers@dogsforgood.org

You don't have to disclose a disability, and there'll be no bias or judgment.

If your application is successful, we offer you a job and you join us, any ongoing adjustments you need to help you undertake your new role will be discussed with you then.

Community dog black labrador sitting with adults in park in sunshine

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion matters! It fosters innovation, strengthens teams, and creates opportunities for everyone to thrive. We'll never discriminate based on sex, gender, sexual orientation, skin colour, ethnic background, disability, physical or mental health – or anything else. We embrace EDI to make sure there is fair access for all candidates, to attract diverse talent and continue to build a team that's reflective of the people and communities we work with. We're striving to create an environment where every individual feels valued and supported to succeed.