Salary: GBP 12.00 per hour
Casual Animal Care Assistant
Salary Scale 1 - £12 per hour
Casual Contract (working hours are on an ad-hoc basis)
Please note - this opportunity is aimed at the existing student body of Bridgend College.
You will perform general animal care duties and assist in the preparation of practical equipment for use in the centre and lectures. Your duties will include (but are not limited to):
* General animal care duties (mucking out, administering of basic medication, feeding and watering of stock, etc.);
* Assist with and update animal centre records;
* Assist with the maintenance of the animal care enclosures and associated areas;
* Assist with the health, welfare, and euthanasia of all the stock, as required;
* Assist with the preparation, maintenance, and storage of equipment for practical sessions.
You will have experience in practical husbandry of large and small animals, including exotics and aquatics, and you will also possess (or be working towards) a Level 3 qualification in an animal-related subject, or equivalent.
For further information, please view the job information pack.
Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The above post is subject to a satisfactory/enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce.
Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.
We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.
The College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme; therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.
Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.
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