Animal Care Assistant
1 month ago
2024 is a big year for us as we celebrate our 200th anniversary We are proud of our long standing history in campaigning for a better world for animal welfare. We were the first to introduce a law to protect animals and have been working hard ever since to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering. Through our campaigns we raise standards of care and awareness of issues affecting animals today. Our vision is to one day live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion.
We are looking for a new **Animal Care Assistant. **You will be working as part of the team at the RSPCA Blackberry Farm Animal Centre in Quainton, near Aylesbury.
Blackberry Farm boasts 20 rehoming kennels and 34 cat rehoming pens, providing a safe haven for animals in need of new loving homes. Additionally, the centre features a small animal house to cater to various creatures. Not only do we offer spaces for rehoming, but we also have dedicated kennels for case animals that require long-term care and attention. Dogs at the centre get the opportunity to stretch their legs and have fun in the exercise field, as well as refine their agility skills in the training barn.
Furthermore, the centre extends its care to small farm animals, with two stables and a field shelter to accommodate them. This holistic approach ensures that animals of different sizes and needs are looked after with compassion and dedication.
**Working hours**:08.30-16.30 on a shift basis to include every other weekend.
Are you ready to be part of our journey and make a difference?
**Benefits**
We offer a wide range of benefits to recognise your contribution at the RSPCA.
- Great annual leave benefits - 25 days annual leave on joining, increasing each year to a maximum of 31 days (pro rata for part-time employees).
- Additional day off around Christmas.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Career development through our in-house Learning & Development Team.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free access to a confidential and independent service that offers support, information, expert advice and specialist counselling for personal and work issues.
- Charity worker discounts -access to hundreds of discounts with retail, hospitality, travel and insurance providers.
**What a day might look like for you**
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity at the largest animal welfare charity in the UK as an Animal Care Assistant.
Our Animal Care Assistants are essential to the care, rehabilitation and eventual rehoming of animals who have been rescued from cruelty and neglect.
You'll start your day cleaning by the enclosures of our intakes, ranging from dogs, cats, rabbits and other small domestic species, as well as feeding, watering, grooming and exercising them.
You'll ensure the highest standards of welfare, and will monitor and report on animal behaviour, wellbeing and health. You will also administer medication or treatment prescribed by a Vet and implement behaviour modification programmes with guidance from our Behaviour and Welfare Advisors and the wider team.
Once the animals in our care are ready for their forever home, you'll work with potential adopters to assess their suitability and provide post-adoption advice and support.
**What makes a great Animal Care Assistant?**
- Experience working with animals, either through paid or voluntary work (not including your own pets).
- Resilience - many of the animals in our care have experienced neglect and/or cruelty.
- Willing to undertake practical work outdoors in all weather.
- Excellent communication and team working skills - you'll be working with colleagues across the RSPCA, volunteers and members of the public.
- Able to multitask and work under pressure - working with animals can be busy and unpredictable
- Comfortable with using IT - you'll be keeping computerised records on the animals under your care.
- We are located in a rural area with limited public transport. It is therefore important you have your own means of transport to travel to and from work.
**Job Type**: Permanent
**Salary**: £19,838.00-£19,953.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Bereavement leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 13/03/2024
Reference ID: 1160
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