Community Animal Care Assistant

Would you like to be part of a unique community pet support scheme which aims to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of both companion animal and owner.Leicester Animal Aid, based in Huncote is recruiting for a part-time Animal Care Assistant, working 4 days each week between (Monday and Friday) and to be available between 8.30am and 4.30pm to support our clients companion animals. The current average weekly hours are between 14 and 20 and client appointments are either half an hour or 1 hour in duration.You will need a UK driving licence and your own vehicle as you will be travelling from your home to the clients homes in the districts of Blaby, Oady & Wigston and Hinckley & Bosworth.Duties will include dog walking, basic grooming and providing transportation for the owned pet to attend veterinary appointments.The role does not provide personal care for our clients but you will be required to monitor their wellbeing and address any concerns to the Community Pet Support Scheme Co-ordinator.An induction and training will be provided.Essential attributes and skills:Domestic pet care experience (predominantly for dogs and cats)ConfidentialityReliable and adaptableCompassionateConfident communicatorMotivation and experience:Demonstrated interest in companion animals and experience of caring for themAn interest/understanding of the mutual benefits arising from supporting the human/animal companion pet relationshipDesireable to have a knowledge and/or experience of working with vulnerable adultsExperience of lone workingLAA is an Equal Opportunities Employer.An offer of employment is subject to satisfactory references and a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check.LAA's Community Pet Support Scheme is proud to be supported by the National Lottery Community Fund