Animal Care Assistant
Evenings, Weekends and Holiday Cover
Plympton, Plymouth
Are you mad about animals? Would you love to work with animals like Ferrets, Wallabies, reptiles and amphibians? are you looking for evening and weekend work? This job could be for you
Bespoke Engaging Education Services Ltd (BEESUK) is a farm-based alternative education provision supporting children and young people through structured, relational and land-based practice. Alongside Kula Culture CIO, our charitable arm, we care for a diverse range of animals that form part of our therapeutic and educational work.
We are seeking a reliable, organised and responsible Animal Care Assistant to provide early morning, evening, weekend and school holiday cover.
Core Responsibilities
Your primary duties will include:
* Shutting animals away safely and securely each evening
* Letting animals out promptly and appropriately each morning
This is a non-negotiable welfare role. It requires consistency, vigilance and a calm, methodical approach.
Additional Responsibilities
* Feeding and watering according to set routines
* Conducting basic health and welfare checks
* Maintaining high hygiene standards
* Checking fencing, gates and enclosures
* Following strict biosecurity procedures
* Securing buildings and site access
* Helping support breeding programs of rare breed animals
Accurate record keeping is essential.
You will be expected to:
* Complete daily logs and welfare records
* Record any changes in behaviour, appetite or condition
* Maintain clear and organised documentation
You must have strong organisational skills and the ability to follow structured systems.
You will also be expected to report any concerns, incidents or emerging issues promptly to the Farm Manager. Good communication and professional judgement are critical.
You will often work independently, so reliability and attention to detail are vital.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
* Has experience with livestock or mixed species animal care
* Understands routine, containment and biosecurity
* Is physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather
* Is highly organised and disciplined in record keeping
* Communicates clearly and escalates issues appropriately
* Is dependable, punctual and trustworthy
* Has a full clean driving license
Hours
* Early mornings
* Evenings
* Weekends
* School holidays
* Occasional sickness cover
Pay
We pay good shift rates which exceed the National Minimum Wage.
Specific days and times will be agreed in advance. Please let us know your availability from Monday to Sunday?
Safeguarding
As a provision supporting vulnerable young people, this role is subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.
This is a practical role with real responsibility. If you value high welfare standards, take pride in doing things properly, and understand that attention to detail protects both animals and people, we would welcome your application.
To apply:
Please send a short statement outlining your experience, availability and why this role appeals to you.
Please ensure you include full details of two referees and one must be your current or most recent employer.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Expected hours: 1 – 5 per week
Application question(s):
* Please tell us you availability between monday and friday from 10-12 pm and 5 - 8pm.
Experience:
* Animal care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person