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Wildlife Assistant Full time 16 week placements x3 positions

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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location England (West Midlands) - UK
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Part Time / Per Day
Level First Level
Deadline 07/04/2015
Company Name RSPCA
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Wildlife Assistant – Full time 16 week placements – x3 positions

Location: RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery, London Road, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7JW

Salary: £14,069 - £14, 679 + 6% shift allowance

Closing date: 07 April 2015

Interviews: From 09 April 2015

Start Date: 04 May 2015 (ideally)

Hours: 35 hours per week (4 on, 2 off rota or fixed days / week)

The RSPCA is the largest animal welfare charity in England and Wales. Our purpose as the RSPCA is to end cruelty and promote kindness to animals and to alleviate their suffering.

We are looking for confident, lively people to fit in with our hard working team.

The role:

The aim of the centre is to treat and rehabilitate sick, injured and orphaned British wildlife for return to the wild.

The three full time, 16 week summer placements will either work a 4 on, 2 off shift or five days / week rota. On either early shift (0800hrs to 1600hrs) or a late shift (1300hrs to 2100hrs) which will include weekends, public and bank holidays.

You will need:

  • GCSE in Science / English essential and qualifications such as NVQ, Diploma or a degree in a relevant related subject desirable.
  • Experience of working in the wildlife / domestic rehabilitation field.
  • A keen interest in wildlife and willingness to learn.
  • To be generally fit as some of the work can be physically very demanding.
  • To be flexible and willing to work evening and weekend shifts.

An application form and job description can be downloaded from this web page, CVs can be sent along with the application form. These can be sent via e-mail: lee.stewart@rspca.org.uk. Please quote reference WA/468.

Alternatively you can apply in writing to: Lee Stewart, Centre Manager, RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre, London Road, Nantwich, CW5 7JW.

Please send completed application form to the above address by the closing date of:10 April 2015.

Ending cruelty, promoting kindness and alleviating suffering to animals.

The RSPCA offers excellent benefits, including private healthcare, defined contribution pension scheme, childcare vouchers and employee assistance programme.

Registered in England and Wales, number 219099

We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

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