Job Description

We are current looking for a

Senior

Animal Care Assistant

to join the team at the

Glasgow

Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre for a period of 6 months. This centre offers rehabilitation and rehoming to domestic animals.



If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, please read on for more information.

Hours

- 37.5 hours per week, 10 days in 14 to include weekend working on a rota basis

Salary

- 23,809.50 per annum (FTE)

Contract Type

- 6 Months fixed term contract

About the Scottish SPCA

As Scotland's animal welfare charity, we have been on-hand to protect animals and prevent cruelty since 1839 - that's over 185 years of creating a better world for all animals. We've grown to become a national charity which celebrates the strength of the human-animal bond and enriches the lives of animals and people. We are

Scotland's animal champions.

What does a Senior Animal Care Assistant do?

Our Senior Animal Care Assistants are there to provide a safe environment for all animals whilst in the care of the animal rescue and rehoming centre and to help animals find loving new homes.



Working with many different types of animals, no day will ever look the same.



The role requires feeding and grooming the animals as well as clearing out their accommodation and ensuring each animal gets the appropriate exercise and socialisation they need.



Many of the animals in our care also need routine health checks completed including administering relevant medicines, and this is the role of the Senior Animal Care Assistant to provide this action when required.



It is also very important to provide excellent customer service when dealing with members of the public.

Overview of main duties and responsibilities

Assist with any treatments, medications, births and general care of all animals within the ARRC Maintain and monitor accurate animal record following and updating each animal's care plan as required Attend to the welfare needs of all animals (food preparation/feeding routines, grooming & exercising) Animal accommodation, isolation areas, pens, treatment rooms and exercise facilities are maintained to strict standards of cleanliness and hygiene Responsible for the Health and Safety of staff, volunteers and all visitors to the Centre in conjunction with the Assistant Manager/Manager. Handle enquiries from the general public and provide excellent customer service Deputise for the Manager/Assistant Manager as required. Conduct educational tours of the centre Assist with home checks for rehoming animals Supervising centre staff/volunteers and being responsible for members of the public attending the centre in the absence of the Manager/Assistant Manager. Assist with the humane destruction of animals including carcass disposal in line with the Society's policy of not putting healthy animals to sleep Promote Scottish SPCA membership to the public where appropriate Complete general administration duties Provide key holder duties in case of sickness/emergency where applicable.

What makes a good Senior Animal Care Assistant?

Practical experience working with animals Experience working with the general public Previous experience in a customer focussed environment Excellent customer care and communication skills Good attention to detail An understanding of and commitment to health and safety in the workplace Good IT skills A commitment to animal welfare Resilient and calm approach to the role Ability to act with professional integrity Flexible approach Able to work well within a team A willingness to work within group shift pattern


We are fortunate that some of our roles attract a high level of interest therefore, we may have to close roles earlier than advertised. Early application submissions are highly recommended. This also means that we cannot provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates due to receiving high levels of applications.



The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission.



The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equine Welfare Member of the National Equine Welfare Council.



Scottish Charity No SC 006467

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Type

Fixed Term - Full Time


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Location

Cardonald


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Office

Glasgow ARRC


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Role

Senior Animal Care Assistant