Locations: Keighley, Wakefield, York, Hull, and Darlington areas
Closing Date: 06.05.2011
Ref: TI/1804/N plus relevant suffix (see below)
Salary: £18,510 pa
Hours: 35 per week
The RSPCA, the World’s largest and oldest animal welfare organisation, is looking for Trainee Inspectors to join the teams in the following areas:
• TI/1804/N7 - Keighley
• TI/1804/N8 - Wakefield
• TI/1804/N9 - York, Hull & district
• TI/1804/N10 - Darlington
The main responsibilities of the posts 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 applicants 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.
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 applicants 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: These positions are subject to a standard disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.
Application forms can be downloaded from this website, completed electronically and emailed to: insp-application@rspca.org.uk.
Alternatively you can request an application form in writing from:
Learning and Development Department
RSPCA Headquarters
Wilberforce Way
SOUTHWATER
West Sussex
RH13 9RS
Closing date for completed application forms: 06.05.2011
