Animal Care Assistant

Animal Care Assistant Potters Bar, England

RSPCA
Full Time Potters Bar, England 18018 - 19953 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Are you passionate about animal welfare, and want to really make a difference to the lives of animals? We have two exciting openings for committed Animal Care Assistants to join the wonderful team at our Southridge Animal Centre in Potters Bar to provide care for all animals in the centre. The shifts will consist of 7.5 hour days on a rostered basis with varying days, every other weekend and Bank holidays

The RSPCA's vision is to create a society where no animal suffers unnecessarily. Unfortunately some animals that come into our care have been abandoned, abused, neglected or otherwise mistreated. Rehabilitation is a huge part of what we do, They may arrive terrified so Our job is to make rescued animals feel safe, and take the time to show them how to trust again. Our aim is to place every animal who walks or is carried through our doors into new, responsible, kind and caring homes, and our dedicated, passionate team work tirelessly to make this a reality,

About Southridge

Southridge occupies a 22-acre site that nestles in the bottom of a small valley surrounded by the lush green Hertfordshire countryside and our facilities enable us to take in many different species of animal rescued by the RSPCA. At any one time we could be caring for over 250 animals.

Animals are treated with respect, tenderness and love, and both their physical and mental needs are met to help them learn to trust again.

What's involved?

  • Cleaning animal accommodation for cats and dogs to the required standard set by the RSPCA
  • Preparing and providing food and water for all animals in the establishment
  • Providing exercise opportunities for the animals in your care
  • Performing regular health checks on all animals and giving medical treatments as prescribed by the centres consulting Veterinary Surgeon
  • Attending to the needs of the individual animals including providing exercise/socialisation and grooming for all animals within the care of the centre
  • Communicating with members of the public, representing the RSPCA positively and professionally at all times.
  • Working as part of a team with staff and volunteers
  • Completing all relevant animal paperwork and updating the Centres computer data base for all animals held on site
  • Assisting with fundraising activities

About you

We think this is a great role and to add value we are seeking a match of these skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you.

  • Previous experience working with domestic animals in a kennel and cattery setting essential
  • previous experience of working with farm animals,
  • Good communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team
  • Good customer care skills
  • Animal Care qualifications are desirable
  • Hold a full driving license

Why work for the RSPCA?

It's an exciting time to join us in the decade of our bicentenary as we focus on our Strategy to 2030. The RSPCA works 365 days a year, rescuing all animals of all types from abuse, neglect, and injury.

You'll have an opportunity to work for the largest animal welfare charity in England and Wales that has been voted as one of the top 50 companies to work for by The Dots.

We value and recognise our employees' contribution and are proud to offer an extensive benefits package that includes:

  • 35 hour week with flexible working
  • 4% shift allowance
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 31 days with service
  • a generous pension scheme with associated life assurance and group income protection scheme
  • access to private healthcare scheme
  • support for professional development after qualifying period
  • access to our employee assistance programme

Our Values

* We are compassionate * We are inspirational * We are committed * We are expert * We act with integrity *

How to apply & further information

For more information and to make an application, please see the job description, person specification and advert on our website:

https://jobs.rspca.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/animal-care-assistant-0400-southridge-animal-centre/418/description/

Please note we do not accept CVs or applications via Indeed. Any applications received in this way will not be considered.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been received.All online information and documents are available in alternative formats, including Braille and large font, upon request from the Resourcing team.

We strongly believe in being an innovative, diverse, and inclusive organisation and recognise that diversity in all of our people will help achieve that purpose and our mission more effectively. We actively encourage and seek applications from a wide diversity of candidates and in particular welcome applications from minority ethnic, black, and candidates with disabilities, who are currently under-represented at the RSPCA.

Please note we are not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies for this opportunity.

Ending cruelty, promoting kindness and alleviating suffering to animals.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £18,018.00-£19,953.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness programme

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/04/2023

Animal Care Assistant
RSPCA

www.rspca.org.uk
Horsham, United Kingdom
Chris Sherwood
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations
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