Wildlife Assistant

The purpose-built centre has unique facilities for seals. We treat and rehabilitate sick and injured British wildlife for return to the wild. This is a excellent opportunity to gain experience working with British wildlife in all aspects of rehabilitation work, including first aid, intensive care, fitness improvement, pre-release preparation and also post-release monitoring.

We are looking for someone with a flexible outlook to fit in with our hard working team. We work shifts (0800-1600hrs and 1400-2200hrs), including weekends, public and bank holidays. You need to have an animal care qualification (such as NVQ, VN), or a degree in a related subject, or have at least 2 years' experience of working in the wildlife sector.

The post will be offered subject to a Standard Disclosure provided by the Criminal Records Bureau.

Should you have difficulty in downloading the information please write on a postcard to: East Winch wildlife centre, Station Road, East Winch, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1NR or email eastwinch@rspca.org.uk quoting reference "WA Vacancy".

Completed application forms should be sent to the above address.

Promoting kindness and preventing cruelty to animals.

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

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

Salary: £14,598 plus 6% unsocial hours allowance of £875 and benefits.