Apprentice Animal Care Assistant

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

Cleaning animal accommodation for cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals, poultry & farm animals  Preparing and providing food and water for all animals in the establishment Performing regular health checks on all animals and giving medical treatments as prescribed by the centre Attending to the needs of the individual animals including providing exercise/socialisation and grooming Communicating with the public, representing the RSPCA positively and professionally Completing relevant paperwork

Training:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. This will take place online or on site at the Animal Centre. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Training Outcome:

We would expect that on completion of your apprenticeship you would become a permanent member of the team, with options to look at various career paths within the RSPCA.

Employer Description:

The RSPCA is the largest animal welfare charity in England and Wales. It’s an exciting time to join us in the decade of our bicentenary as we focus on our new Strategy to 2030. The RSPCA works 365 days a year, 24 hours a day rescuing all animals of all types from abuse, neglect, and injury.

Working Hours :
35 hours per week with 20% dedicated to your qualification. 2 week rolling rota, working every other weekend (study time cannot be on a weekend). The hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm with a one hour unpaid lunch. It will also involve working bank holidays.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Adaptability,Practicality