Job Description

Overview

The Animal Care Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring the well-being and health of animals in our care. This position involves providing daily care, support, and companionship to a variety of animals while maintaining a clean and safe environment.

The position of Animal Care Assistant involves delivering routine care and welfare to the animals at Farm Club, inclusive of pets, small animals and farm animals. The Animal Care Assistant will complete a daily and weekly checklist for animal care and welfare. Any concerns regarding animal safety or welfare must be reported to the Site Manager immediately.

Duties

Week day routine

Evening - arrival between 5pm - 7pm, Monday to Friday

All animals will have been put away for the evening by the Session Supervisor and staff team during the winter months In the summer months, put animals away for the evening Conduct a welfare check on all animals Ensure all animals have fresh water Put animals away and secure their enclosures where necessary If hay or bedding levels are low, restock accordingly

School holiday routine

Morning - arrival between 7am and 9am

Feed all animals - give hay and dry food Refill all animal waters Check the incubator Clean the outside rabbit enclosures Spot clean in inside animal cages removing soiled bedding Collect eggs Let chickens, ducks and goats out Water the plants (when it is not raining)
Evening - arrival between 4pm - 8pm, Monday to Friday

Conduct a welfare check on all animals Ensure all animals have fresh water Put animals away and secure their enclosures where necessary If hay or bedding levels are low, restock accordingly

Average hours:

Term time:

Monday - Friday PM: 30 - 60 minutes each day

School holidays:

Monday - Friday AM: 30 - 60 minutes each day

Monday - Friday PM: 30 - 60 minutes each day

Weekends:

Farm Club has an animal care assistant on the weekends, but ad hoc hours may be required to cover absence.

Skills

To have relevant experience in looking after animals. A genuine passion for animal care, demonstrating empathy and patience towards all creatures.
All animals at Farm Club are cared for following the

RSPCA five animals freedoms;

Freedom from hunger and thirst

Freedom from discomfort

Freedom from pain,injury or disease

Freedom to express normal behaviour

Freedom from fear and distress

This role is perfect for individuals looking to make a positive impact on the lives of animals.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 - 10 per week

Benefits:

Flexitime
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Animal Care Assistant
Expected start date: 01/09/2025