Animal Care Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

JOB TITLE Animal Care Assistant

LOCATION Halifax, Huddersfield Bradford and District Animal Centre

ACCOUNTABLE TO Animal Centre Manager/Deputy Animal Centre Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR

PRIME OBJECTIVES OF THE POST:

Provide care for animals in the Centre, establish good customer relations and maintain administration procedures in use.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Assist with the inspection and or treatment of animals by a veterinary surgeon, or other authorised person at the centre

· Carry out checks on animals, including the taking of temperature and inspection of eyes, ears nose and throat for signs of infection or abnormality.

· Report any abnormalities to Supervisor or member of management team.

· Prepare and provide food and water for all animals in the establishment

· Monitor weight gains and losses and liaise with the Supervisor.

· Be responsible for the tidiness, organisation and rotation of stock in the food storeroom

· Clean, disinfect and maintain to a high standard of cleanliness set by management, animal accommodation, isolation and exercise areas; storage, laundry, treatment and destruction facilities. Also staff facilities including kitchen and toilets

· Ensure building/exercise areas are secure, check before work commences and when work finishes

Attend to the needs of individual animals including: -

· Responsible for ensuring that all animals are weighed, exercised, trained, groomed

· Administer first aid, treatments and medications as directed

· Routine animal behaviour monitoring/assessment prior to rehoming.

· Report any faulty equipment, lighting, heating, ventilation equipment etc to the appropriate authority within the establishment.

· Attend to the needs of the client/customer/general public, face to face or via the telephone. Liaise with colleagues in other departments/RSPCA Branch worker/voluntary helpers

· Use Branch software ASM

· Drive the establishment vehicle on Society business –if applicable

· Attend to the needs of the client/ customer/ general public.

Health & Safety

Procedures as laid down in the health and safety manual to be observed in all aspects of work.

While at work all staff are required to:

• Take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions.

• Co-operate with Society policies and procedures for health and safety

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

See person Specification

JOB CONTEXT

· Work is assigned by the Animal Centre Supervisor.

· Work is carried out in accordance with RSPCA rules for Branches

· Work is assessed through regular one to one meetings, team meetings and annual appraisals with the Animal Centre Manager

· The post holder is part of front line staff, maintaining good customer relations and projecting a professional image for the Society.

· The post is a non-management direct animal care role within the Centre

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

· Attend and participate in any training events considered appropriate by the Animal Centre Manager

· The post holder will be required to complete the society standard procedures.

· To carry out any other duties that may be required, as directed by the Animal Centre/Deputy Manager

· Post holders need to be aware that this the role is physically demanding /challenging

· Participate in any fundraising or publicity event that the Animal Centre/Deputy Manager considers appropriate

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: From £10.42 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Halifax, HX1 1SN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

• Animal care: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/06/2023
Reference ID: ACA