Animal Care Assistant (1910)

Our Bryn-y-Maen Animal Centre (near Colwyn Bay) is situated in the countryside with lovely sea views and surrounded by open fields and woodland, which provide a wonderful location for the rehabilitation of the animals.

The centre has 30 kennels, 36 cat pens, 18 rabbit pods and 4 ferret pods, as well as room for small animals, farm animals and wildlife.

Caring for such a vast variety of animals means that staff have to be knowledgeable, as they never know if a tiny mouse or a chicken will be the next visitor through the door!

Working hours: 35 hours per week. Shifts are between 8.15am to  4.15pm, working 3 out of 4 weekends and some bank holidays.

*This role is a 6 month fixed term contract*

Interview date:

We will be holding interviews on W/C 30th December 2024.

You can find out more about the work we do at the centre by visiting our social media page:

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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 responsible for the care and rehabilitation of animals who have been rescued from cruelty, abuse and neglect.

You'll start your day cleaning the animals' accommodation,as well as feeding and watering them, and then start the daily exercise routine. It can be physically hard, but also very rewarding and satisfying work knowing the animals are comfortable and happy when you are finished.

Our Animal Care Assistants 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 will be involved in the adoption process, helping to find the perfect matched home for the animal you look after. You'll also meet with potential adopters to provide post-adoption advice and support.

Join our dedicated team for this amazing and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to an animal's life!

• Experience working with animals through paid or voluntary work (not including your own pets)
• Resilience - many of the animals in our care have been victims of neglect and/or abuse and cruelty
• Willing to undertake practical work outdoors in all weather (subject to reasonable adjustments if required)
• 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.
• Hold a full manual driving licence, subject to reasonable adjustments. The Bryn-Y-Maen is located in a rural area with limited public transport, and Animal Care Assistants are sometimes asked to drive RSPCA vehicles to undertake aspects of the role, for example Vet visits
• Work shifts including weekends and some bank holidays.

Desirable:

• Animal care qualifications.

   

  Successful candidates for certain RSPCA roles will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

  Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK - We are unable to sponsor visas at RSPCA.

We are really lucky that some of our roles attract a high level of interest, and for this reason we review applications as they are received.

Unfortunately on some occasions this means roles may close earlier than advertised, so early submissions are highly recommended. We are unable to accept any applications past the closing date.

We want to ensure we do all we can to give you a positive candidate experience through our recruitment. Whilst we do try to give feedback where we can, sometimes due to receiving high levels of applications, this may not always be possible.

We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission. For this reason we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications - in particular from members of minority ethnic groups, and people with disabilities - as these candidates are currently under-represented at the RSPCA.

Should you need any support with your application or interview process please contact resourcingteam@rspca.org.uk / 0300 123 0685.

Our mission is to ensure animals have a good life by rescuing and caring for those in need, by advocating on behalf of all animals and by inspiring everyone to treat them with compassion and respect.