FT Animal Care Assistant

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clericalofficer@rspcahalifaxhuddersfieldbradford.org.uk

 

Based at RSPCA Animal Centre, Halifax

Full Time Animal Care Assistant

37.5hrs per week including alternate weekends

Meets minimum wage requirements

With a relevant NVQ level 2 / Diploma in animal Care, applicants should have practical experience in animal handling and training.

You will need to possess excellent organisation skills and have previous experience of working in a kennel environment. Candidates will also have the ability to communicate fluently and effectively with others at all levels both verbally and in writing.

You will be highly motivated and able to work under pressure on your own initiative whilst retaining a good sense of humour. You will be empathetic towards others in, sometimes, difficult circumstances.

A driving licence is desirable.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 18th February 2022

Interviews will likely take place on or around 1st March 2022

 

 

ESSENTIAL

 

DESIRABLE

PHYSICAL

  • Good general health

 

EDUCATION 

  • Good general standard of education

NVQ Level 2 or National Diploma or equivalent in Animal Care

 

 

EXPERIENCE

  • Experience of working in a kennels or cattery environment

 

·        Experience of working in an RSPCA or similar environment

 

 

SPECIAL SKILLS &

KNOWLEDGE

 

  • Excellent animal handling skills
  • Good knowledge of animal care and husbandry
  • Good understanding of health & safety requirements

 

 

  • Good verbal and written communication
  • Good IT skills

 

 

PERSONALITY &
DISPOSITION

  • Willingness to learn and acquire new skills
  • Personable and friendly
  • Able to communicate with a wide variety of individuals
  • Good sense of humour, honest, trustworthy and reliable
  • Good time keeping, smart and tidy appearance

·             Hardworking

 

  • Patient and understanding

 

 

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

  • Good understanding of animal welfare and the work of the RSPCA

 

·        Holder of full driving license

 

 

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