* Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
* Salary: Grade C, SCP 3. £24,796 pro rata per annum
* Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
* Contract: Casual
* Working Pattern: Flexible Hours
* Hours: 0 hours per week.
* DBS Check: No
* Closing Date: 26/09/2025 at 23:59
* Reference: 1234/25/321187
Sefton Council's Green Sefton Service is recruiting for suitable casual staff to take care of our bird and small animal collection at Southport Botanic Gardens.
Green Sefton is an exciting service which manages our special coast, parks and greenspaces: from our beautiful and internationally recognised coastline which supports some of the rarest flora and fauna in the country, to coastal habitats which are rarer than rainforest, through to our historic parks and gardens, 160 other greenspaces, and our sport and recreation facilities. In total, we manage around 5,500ha of land and this includes managing both inland and coastal flood risk too. We are a varied service indeed
As part of the Facilities Management Team, the successful applicant(s) will assist in the day to day care of the 'aviary' collection, which includes exotic birds, rabbits and guinea pigs, mainly rescue animals that have been donated or gifted over a number of years.
This is a casual role, to provide holiday and sickness absence cover, so there are no set hours. Full induction and training will be given.
We are looking for applicants who clearly love working with and caring for birds and animals. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of working in a similar setting and have suitable qualifications in animal care.
An excellent communicator, you will be an enthusiastic ambassador for the Service and keen to inform visitors to the Botanic Gardens about the collection and related topics.
Applicants should be capable of undertaking a range of practical tasks such as daily cleaning and general maintenance of the facility. You will also be expected to deal with incidents and situations that may arise, such attending to sick animals and birds.
Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough where people can enjoy a great work-life balance. It encompasses world renowned nature reserves, accessible businesses and retail centres, top class leisure facilities and some of the best coastal and countryside environments. It is an ideal location for accessing Manchester, the North West and beyond by road, rail or air.
From vibrant town centres, intimate commuter towns, beautiful villages and stunning coastal and rural locations, everyone can find their perfect home. Sefton is at the heart of the Liverpool City Region, playing an active role in ensuring its success.
Provisional Interview date week commencing 6th October 2025
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
Please note, we do not accept CV's (unless specified on the advert).