Animal Care Assistant
4 weeks ago
Are you looking to work on the frontline of an organisation that ends cruelty, promotes kindness and alleviates suffering to animals?
We're currently recruiting two Animal Care Assistants to join us at our Great Ayton Animal Centre in Middlesbrough on a full time, fixed term contract basis for 12 months to provide care for all animals in the centre, establish good customer relations and maintain administration and health and safety procedures.
The animals that come into our care at Great Ayton are identified by our uniformed inspectors as those most in need. Often abandoned, abused and neglected they all receive care, attention and love from the team. We look after cats, dogs, rabbits and other domestic animals as well as farm animals. At any one time we could be caring for over 150 animals
It's inspiring to think how much more of a difference we can make, and if you'd like to be a part of the organisation, this is your opportunity.
**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.
What you'll be doing
- Cleaning animal accommodation for cats, dogs and small animals to the required standard set by the RSPCA
- Preparing and providing food and water for all animals in the establishment
- Performing regular health checks on all animals and giving medical treatments as prescribed by the Centre's 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 Centre's computer data base for all animals held on site
You'll have...
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.
- Experience working with domestic animals, particularly dogs - good animal handling skills are essential
- Communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team
- Customer care skills
- Animal Care qualifications are desirable
What's in it for you
**Our values**:
We are compassionate
- We are inspirational
- We are committed
- We are expert
- We act with integrity.
**What's in it for you**:
You'll have an opportunity to work for the largest animal welfare charity in England and Wales.
We value and recognise our employees' contribution and are proud to offer an extensive benefits package that includes:
35 hours standard working week, 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 and access to our employee assistance programme. We also offer free parking on site.
All online information and documents are available in alternative formats, including Braille and large font, upon request from the Resourcing Team.
- Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of our organisation. We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all._
- Ending cruelty, promoting kindness and alleviating suffering to animals._
**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
**Salary**: £18,018.00-£19,953.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
**Experience**:
- Domestic Animal: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 04/01/2023
Reference ID: 154
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