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Animal Welfare Officers x2 (1 yr fixed term maternity cover)

Posted
Reference AWOT/2000/E7  (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location England (East Midlands) - UK
Town/City Derbyshire
Type Temporary / Contract / Seasonal
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 18/03/2011
Company Name RSPCA
Contact Name
Website Further Details / Applications
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Description
IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The RSPCA, the World’s largest and oldest animal welfare organisation, is looking for two Animal Welfare Officers to join the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire team.

The main responsibilities of the post include:

Rescuing or collecting animals in immediate or potential risk and boarding them within Society approved accommodation for rehoming or rehabilitation.
Assisting in the investigation of animal cruelty where appropriate. To act or proceed accordingly to prevent suffering and promote good practice and compassion.

The successful applicant should have:

1. 5 GCSE’s - Grade C or above or the equivalent to include English and Maths.
2. A full, current, UK licence to drive a car with a manual gearbox
3. The ability to swim 50 metres fully clothed within 2.5 minutes.
4. A good level of physical fitness.
5. Proven experience of working both as part of a team and independently.
6. Proven interpersonal skills – experience in the successful management of confrontational situations is essential.
7. Experience of working with animals (desirable).
8. Good administrative skills.
9. The flexibility to work unsociable hours including some evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays

The successful applicants will need to reside in the area that the vacancy covers, please include the relevant reference number on your application. The successful applicant will undertake a basic induction period in the field. Then they will be required to attend a course comprising a range of legislative, technical and practical modules ranging between 1 and 8 weeks duration, with a view towards attaining a career as an inspector.

NB: This position is subject to a standard disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

Application forms can be downloaded from this website, or you can write quoting the reference AWOT/2000/E7 to:

Learning and Development Department
RSPCA Headquarters
Wilberforce Way
SOUTHWATER
West Sussex
RH13 9RS

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