Animal Care Assistant
Heathrow Special Needs Farm
Animal Care Assistant
£24960
Heathrow Special Needs Farm, Moortown, South Somerset
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 249ebe784ea141749c92ffa3e9cfd947
Full Job Description
We are a community farm near London Heathrow Airport providing farm and animal related activities for people with disabilities and special needs.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Animal Care Assistant to join our team on Saturday mornings. You will be responsible for providing feed care and support to our animals which include a large horse and donkeys and a range of other animals. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who have experience of working with animals and enjoy working in a small team environment.
Duties:
Ensure the overall well being of the animals
Provide food, water and clean bedding
Administer medications and treatments as directed.
Monitor animal behaviour and report any concerns or changes
Clean animal enclosures
Assist with animal grooming and animal cleaning activities
Previous experience in animal care including large animals
Ability to perform lifting as required for animal handling and equipment maintenance
Basic knowledge of veterinary practices is a plus
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
The position is for paid Saturday morning employment with the opportunity for working additional days to cover staff leave etc
Experience in the field of disability will be an advantage,
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred), Animal care: 1 year (preferred)