Wildlife Assistant (2151)

We are currently recruiting for fixed term (4 months) summer Wildlife Assistants to join us at our Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich, Cheshire.

Stapeley Grange is one of four RSPCA wildlife centres based in England that supports the rehabilitation of sick, injured, orphaned and confiscated wildlife.

The centre admits animals from south of the Scottish border to south of Birmingham, into North Wales  and across Lincolnshire. In any year, we can receive in excess of 6,000 admissions, including wildlife, exotic and domestic casualties.

If you are enthusiastic about wildlife conservation, enjoy hands-on work with animals, and are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of British wildlife, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Be part of our mission to protect and rehabilitate our precious wildlife for a sustainable and thriving ecosystem.

We are offering one post full time (35hrs pw), whilst the other 4 month fixed term posts can be offered on a part time basis, hours ranging from 7.15 to 15 hours per week.

For all posts you'll be expected to work shifts including evenings and weekends.

Join our incredible team at Stapeley Grange as a Wildlife Assistant, where you will contribute to the vital work of rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing British wildlife.

 At Stapeley Grange, we pride ourselves on catering to the diverse needs of our wildlife patients, ranging from smaller nestling and fledgling birds, wood mice, bats and hedgehogs to the larger waterfowl and seabird species to our foxes, badgers and seal pups. As a Wildlife Assistant, your responsibilities will include maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of our facilities, providing hands-on care and rehabilitation for various wildlife species, and collaborating with different departments and organizations to ensure the well-being of our animal patients.

To excel in this role, we are looking for individuals with previous experience in animal care, particularly in animal welfare or charity settings.

Essential skills include wild animal handling, assessment, and first aid, along with emotional resilience to handle distressed wildlife.

Your days will be dynamic and demanding, requiring excellent organizational skills, the ability to work independently and to communicate effectively with the wider team. Additionally, proficiency in maintaining digital records and access to reliable transportation are important for this position.

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

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK  as we are unable to sponsor visas.

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