Animal Carer - Swindon, United Kingdom - RSPCA

RSPCA

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Swindon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you passionate about UK wildlife and a mature team player? RSPCA Oak and Furrows is looking for resilient animal carers with strong attention to detail to join our team for the busy summer season.

Working to a regular shift pattern (including evenings and weekends) you will undertake an extensive training program giving you the skills and confidence to triage and first aid a range of wildlife and support our experienced animal carers with day to day care and some hand rearing duties.

Every year RSPCA Oak and Furrows supports over 4000 patients, around 1000 of which are orphans, and operate from dawn until dusk to ensure we meet each species' needs.

Day to day you will be working on your feet, engaging in lifting and other manual work to deliver high quality animal care to our wild residence.

You will be expected to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills while you share information objectively with the staff and volunteer team and navigate public interactions with empathy and professionalism.

There are three animal care roles available, hours per week on a six month contract.

Application Process:

Pay:
£9.50 per hour (to be reviewed in April 2023)

Closing Date: 20/02/23

Interview Week: 27/02/2023

Start Date:

ASAP

Job Title Animal Carer

Job Purpose

To support RSPCA Oak and Furrows with a range of wildlife care duties including triage and first aid, hand rearing, medication and rehab of a range of UK Wildlife.

Working professionally with the public and veterinary partners to deliver care and rehabilitation; keeping the animal's welfare and return to the wild at the heart of our practise.

To adhere to biosecurity measures and deliver the highest standards on the site cleaning schedule.

People responsibilities

Responsible to:
Centre Manager

Role Responsibilities

Undertake feeding and cleaning schedules for animals on site
Observe and record animal's eating habits, medical needs and behaviours
Liase with the public and veterinary practises to ensure wildlife receives appropriate care
Uphold highest standards of cleaning and record keeping
Use IT systems to monitor and record animals progress.
Be available for weekend and evening work
Be open to opportunities for hand rearing of animals in your home

Personal qualities required

Enjoys working as part of a team as well as independently and has a flexible and collaborative working style
Has a positive 'can do' attitude
Is able to communicate effectively and appropriately both verbally and in writing with a wide range of people
Is able to complete tasks by following instructions or by using own initiative as applicable
Is honest, understands confidentiality and displays integrity
Has an interest in UK wildlife, promotion of animal welfare and the environment
Supportive of the RSPCA and all we stand for both as a local branch and worldwide animal welfare charity
Empathetic manner with members of the public
Observant and good attention to detail

Person specification -

Experience / Qualifications

Essential
Animal care/husbandry experience

IT literate

Desirable
Animal welfare qualifications

Knowledge of legislation involving wild animals

Customer relations experience

Clean UK driving licence

Aged 25 or over and able to be insured on RSPCA Oak and Furrows Vehicles

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 6 months

Salary:
£9.50 per hour

Benefits: