Wildlife Assistant (2921)

Do you want to create a better world for animals? At the RSPCA, we believe all animals deserve kindness and respect. We work for the benefit of every animal – as well as pets, that includes farmed animals, wildlife, and animals used in science. Choose a career with us and make a difference for every kind.

We are currently recruiting a Wildlife Assistant to join us at our East Winch Wildlife Centre on a temporary 4 month Fixed term contract basis to assist with the rehabilitation of wild animal casualties and their integration back to the wild.

East Winch Wildlife Centre is one of four RSPCA wildlife centres based in England that supports the rehabilitation of sick, injured, orphaned and confiscated wildlife.

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.

• Working hours - 35 hours per week over a 4-5 week. Weekends will be required (working up to 3 in every 4). This will be a rolling rota and will be confirmed. 
• 4 Month FTC
• Start date: End of May. Please note that applications who are not able to commit to this start date would not be considered due to the length of contract and urgency of the role. 
• Due to the location of the Centre, it is essential that all applicants must obtain a drivers license. 

Are you ready to join our movement?

Join our incredible team at East Winch Wildlife Centre as a Wildlife Assistant. 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.

You'll also collaborate with different departments and organisations 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 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 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 are building the future of a diverse Society, and our priority is to support animal welfare by finding people from all backgrounds who are committed  to our 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. Your transferable skills & lived experiences could make you a valuable addition to our RSPCA Family! 

We're here to support you and encourage you to let us know if you need any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please feel free to contact us at resourcingteam@rspca.org.uk or 0300 123 0685 so we can ensure the process works for you.