Wildlife Assistant

We’re looking for a Wildlife Assistant to join our brilliant team at the RSPCA West Wildlife Centre.

Since the RSPCA was founded in a London coffee shop in 1824 we have, by all lawful means, strived to prevent cruelty, promote kindness to and alleviate the suffering of all 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.

You will play a fundamental role in supporting the rescue, rehabilitation and release of a variety of British wildlife including orphaned and injured wild animals, from hedgehogs to seal pups. We care for our patients for as long as it takes to get them fit for return to the wild - is there anything more rewarding?

**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.

**What you’ll be doing as an RSPCA Wildlife Assistant**:

- Primarily, you’ll be ensuring the cleanliness, hygiene and maintenance of all areas, including pens, aviaries, pools, treatment rooms, kitchen and storage areas.
- Carrying out care, feeding and rehabilitation procedures involving hands-on treatment and monitoring of all sorts of wildlife species requiring different approaches.
- Accurately recording information and assisting in the collation of statistics.
- Assisting with the release of wildlife including the identification, surveying and preparation of release sites as well as the transportation of the animal to the release site.
- Working both evening and weekend shifts.

**You’ll have**:

- Experience of handling, rehabilitating and assessing a variety of British wildlife species.
- The emotional resilience to regularly manage injured and distressed wildlife.
- Days are varied and busy, so you’ll be highly organised and adept at planning your day effectively and working under pressure.
- Ability and comfortable to work alone and unsupervised.
- Good interpersonal skills, a natural communicator and enjoy talking to people as much as you enjoy helping our wildlife
- A whizz at keeping and maintaining computerised records.
- Whilst it is not essential you have a driving license, we are located in a rural area with limited public transport.

**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. The amazing work we do is recognised nationwide, which is why we have recently polled as one of the top 10 charities the general public feel positively about

We value and recognise our employees’ contribution and are proud to offer an extensive benefits package that includes:
**Great 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. Staff can also carry over up to five days leave to the next leave year. We also offer 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.

**How to apply**:
Ending cruelty, promoting kindness and alleviating suffering to animals.

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

**Salary**: £18,018.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location