Job Description

Position:

Small Animal Care Technician

Location:

Weelsby Campus

Salary:

12.35p/h - 16,418

Hours:

25.5p/w

Closing Date:

8th August 2025

Benefits of working for Linkage:

Career progression

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing package including employment, financial and mental health support

Eligibility for a Blue Light Card (4.99 for 2 years' membership)

Linkage Lottery cash prizes

Long Service bonus every 5 years

Recommend a friend bonus

Do you share our values of Independence, Respect, Honesty and Teamwork?

Linkage Community Trust is a learning disabilities charity and a values based organisation. Our values are central to providing high quality, personalised and effective care, support and education to learners and people we support. As an employer, we are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer.

We are seeking to recruit an individual who enjoys working and caring for animals. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop this curriculum area to ensure that learners receive an outstanding learning experience. You will oversee the maintenance, preparation for learning, supporting teaching and learning activities, stock purchase cleaning of the facility, and ensuring that animals are well cared for.

Co-ordinate the establishment for a learner led facility, support the curriculum offer and the delivery of Small Animal Care.

To take responsibility in the safety and security of the Small Animal Care provision at the Weelsby Campus, week days, evenings and weekends including; suitability of facility, Health and Hygiene compliance, establishing daily priorities and fulfilling all needs and requirements of the vocational specialism in order to deliver an outstanding learning experience.

To ensure that the health and welfare of the animals is adhered to by following animal care legislations

To ensure all Small Animal Care related stock is ordered, supplied and stored in accordance with business needs, health and safety requirements and legislation.

Maintain detailed records of animal production and inventory, following relevant legislation and college quality standards

Previous experience in working in an animal care environment is essential along with knowledge of DEFRA and health and safety related requirements. This post includes evening and weekend work.

You will be based at our Weelsby Campus.

Candidates need to be flexible to support the requirements of the service.

Candidates need to be able to demonstrate;

A positive pro-active approach in a rapidly changing and diverse environment Respect and value the views, ideas, feelings and opinions of everyone you will deal with Be honest, open and transparent in all your dealings Work together with others to achieve common goals and better outcomes

About Linkage:

Linkage Community Trust is a learning disabilities charity and a values based organisation. Our values are central to providing high quality, personalised and effective care, support and education to our clients and students. We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people with learning difficulties and disabilities, by supporting them to be all they can be. As an employer, we are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer.

Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer - we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

As an equal opportunities employer, Linkage Community Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Linkage

All applications for this vacancy are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions. Communication is undertaken via email, we advise you check your inbox and junk mail. Should you be offered a role you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 16,418.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025