Animal Care Assistant (Saturday)

Ferring Country Centre is an independent charity which provides a day care service for people with learning disabilities. In addition, our Farm, Dales Farm, is open to the general public seven days a week.

Our Animal Care Assistant will be part of a small team caring for the animals on our farm, which currently include sheep, pigs, goats, donkeys, alpacas, Shetland ponies, rabbits, guinea pigs and various species of birds.

You will be responsible for the daily husbandry, feeding, mucking out and grooming of our animals along with the daily upkeep of the farm. The farm is a visitor attraction and you must feel comfortable and confident in engaging with the public where required. The animal care team is responsible for the unlocking and closing down of the farm and farm enclosures.

The Animal Care Assistant may, at times, have work experience students and volunteers with them so some level of supervision may be required.

Normal hours will be 7 per week, working Saturday from 8.30am to 4.00pm (to include a half-hour’s unpaid break).

There is a requirement to work flexibly to provide some Bank Holiday, evening, staff holiday and event cover as needed and overtime opportunities will be offered.

A relevant qualification such as Animal Management Level 3 (or equivalent experience), with animal care experience is essential, together with good time management skills.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the published closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.

Key responsibilities:

· Unlocking and closing down of the farm.

· Food preparation and feeding out.

· Hoof care of all hooved stock.

· Suitable animal enrichment created and implemented.

· Health checking of farm animals.

· General enclosure maintenance.

· Daily cleaning of animal enclosures.

· Any other duties reasonably required by the organisation.

Required skills and experience:

· Relevant qualification such as Animal Management Level 3 or equivalent experience

· Experience of animal care

· An advocate for animal welfare

· Physically fit (able to lift 25kg bag)

· Experience of working independently in a role

· Good time management skills

· Flexible and enthusiastic

Ferring Country Centre is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 7 per week

Salary: Up to £10.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 01/03/2023
Reference ID: SKBBA0223