Community Animal Care Assistant in Huncote - CV-Library

Community Animal Care Assistant – part-time, permanent position

Would you like to be part of a unique community pet support scheme which aims to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of both companion animal and owner.

We are recruiting for a part-time Animal Care Assistant, working 4-5 days each week (between Monday and Friday and to be available between 8.30am and 4.30pm) to support our clients and their companion animals.

If you have a keen interest in animal care and a desire to support vulnerable pet owners and have a UK driving licence and your own vehicle, we would like to talk to you.

Our Community Pet Support Scheme (CPSS) provides practical pet care support for the companion animals of elderly, physically disabled and housebound pet owners in their own homes in the Leicestershire districts of Blaby, Hinckley & Bosworth and Oadby & Wigston.

Client home appointments

You will be required to visit client homes by pre-scheduled appointment to undertake such duties as dog walking, basic pet grooming and providing transport for their pet(s) to a nominated veterinary practice.

Days, hours of work and pay

Client appointments are between the hours of 8.30am and 4.30pm and we require someone able to commit to working a minimum of 4 days each week between Monday and Friday. Currently this will equate to working an average of 14-20 hours each week. We currently pay £11.50 per hour, pending pay rise in April and the majority of appointments are 1 hour in duration. We do not pay fuel expenses but plan the most economic route for client visits.

Safeguarding and monitoring

This role does not include providing personal care for the pet owner, but you will be required to monitor their wellbeing and address any concerns directly to the CPSS Co-ordinator.

Training

The CPSS Animal Care Assistant will be expected to participate in an induction, training programme and undertake an Enhanced DBS check. On-going training may be required to enhance skills.

Community Animal Care Assistant - Essential attributes and skills

• Domestic animal care experience (predominantly dogs and cats)

• Confidentiality

• Reliable and adaptable

• Compassionate

• Confident communicator

Motivation and experience

• Demonstrated interest in companion animals and experience of caring for them

• An interest/understanding of the mutual benefits arising from supporting the human/companion pet relationship

• Desirable to have a knowledge and/or experience of working with vulnerable adults

• Experience of lone working

A full driving licence and use of a car is essential together with valid, relevant insurance.

Recruitment

LAA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. Applicants should be aware that roles will only be offered subject to relevant checks which include satisfactory references and a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check prior to appointment.

LAA is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The successful candidates must work in accordance with LAA policies such as Data Protection, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Social Networking and Blog Policy and be expected to attend LAA monthly operational meetings.

Please send a covering letter and current Curriculum Vitae detailing relevant experience and/or qualification

Alternatively, this can be hand delivered or posted to Keely Short, Leicester Animal Aid, Elmwood Farm, Forest Road, Huncote, Leics. LE9 3LE

This position operates on a bank work basis which means you will be paid for the appointments you undertake but registration on the bank does not constitute or imply mutuality of obligation between either party, i.e. there is no obligation on the Charity to offer you a certain number of hours and no obligation on you to take additional hours (over and above your specified availability). Workers will however be asked to indicate their availability in terms of days, hours and location and based on this are expected to take client work with reasonable notice, often requiring ongoing and long-term commitment.

LAA’s Community Pet Support Scheme is proud to be supported by the National Lottery Community Fund