Animal Care Assistant

**Ever wanted to work hands-on with animals in a rescue centre for one of the largest animal welfare charities in the UK?** Here at the RSPCA our committed, passionate teams are all working toward the shared mission of rescuing and caring for animals most in need, by advocating on behalf of all animals and by inspiring everyone to treat them with compassion and respect.

We are looking for another like minded individual to join the team of staff and volunteers at the Block Fen Animal Centre nestles in the heart of delightful Cambridgeshire as an Animal Care Assistant on a full time basis to help care for the animals and maintain good health & safety procedures.

The position will be working 35 hours per week, between 08:30 am to 4.30 pm on a rota covering seven days a week, which will also include three weekend out of four.

The role of Animal Care Assistant can be challenging at times and physically demanding, but equally rewarding as you get to be a part of some of the amazing transformations that the animals undertake. ACA's are very important to the day to day running of the centre, and some of the work includes attending to the needs of the individual animals including providing exercise and grooming all animals within the care of the centre, completing relevant paperwork and administration.

**Why work for the RSPCA?**

It's an exciting time to join us in the decade of the bicentenary as we focus on our Strategy to 2030. We recognise how important our employees are and value the zeal and commitment of everyone in the organisation, to show how much we value our teams we want to offer a good benefits package, here is just a snapshot of whats on offer:

- **Annual leave benefits**:All staff receive 25 days annual leave on entry rising to 30 days after five years service, and 31 days after six years service, plus an additional society day around Christmas.
- **Generous Pension scheme**: We offer a generous pension scheme, contributions are made by salary sacrifice, improving tax efficiency. For example if you contribute 1.5% RSPCA will contribute 9%.
- **Health & Wellbeing**: RSPCA recognise that health & wellbeing are extremely important to having a happy workforce, we offer access to private healthcare scheme and programmes which allow you access 24 hours per day.
- **Charity worker discounts**:Access to hundreds of discounts across many retailers, travel, insurance & cinema tickets.

**About You**

**We think this is a great role, don't you?** We are seeking a match of these skills, but dont worry if you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you.
- Previous experience working with domestic animals would be very advantageous, some of the animals we receive are traumatised and have challenging behavioural issues, being confident with animal handling is very important.
- Good communicator and able to work within a team as well as taking ownership, and using initiative.

**How to apply**

All online information and documents are available in alternative formats, including Braille and large font, upon request from the Resourcing team.

**Please note we are not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies or seeking support for this opportunity.**

Ending cruelty, promoting kindness and alleviating suffering to animals.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £19,838.00-£19,953.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/08/2023