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Salary: £25,397 (FTE)

Part-time: 20 hours per week to cover the hours of 8am to 5pm (shifts mainly consist of 8am to 12pm), worked on a rolling four week rota, including weekend work.

Permanent

Location: Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, 48-50 Albert Road, Bristol, BS2 0XA

About Us

Our mission is to ensure that animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve. We are committed to helping, healing and homing animals for as long as they need us.

About the role

In this role you will provide a high standard of cleanliness and maintenance of animal accommodation and surrounding areas for all animals resident at Bristol Animal Rescue Centre.

Bristol A.R.C. employs around 50 people with over 20 of those working directly within the Rehoming Centre. Our Rehoming Centre is staffed 7 days per week caring for Bristol’s animals in most need.

We’re here for the animals who are most in need, including those who arrive with the RSPCA Inspectors, and we hold the stray dog contract for Bristol City Council. Our team works in often very challenging situations to ensure the best outcomes and give as many animals as possible a second chance at a happy life. We’re here for people, for pets and for Bristol.

About you:

To succeed in this role you will have:

● Previous experience in a cleaning role, preferably in an animal care or healthcare environment.
● Basic understanding of hygiene practices and the importance of maintaining a clean environment.
● Experience working in a team-oriented environment.
● A personal commitment to the aims and values of the charity

● Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
● Physical stamina to perform manual cleaning tasks, including lifting and carrying.
● Compassionate and respectful attitude towards animals.
● Ability to follow instructions and work according to a schedule.

If this role sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please read the full job description here to find out more.

To apply for this position please complete the online application form which includes a supporting statement. Please outline in the supporting statement how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. Please do not send a CV as this will not be considered.

Application deadline: We are keen to fill this vacancy ASAP so reserve the right to close the vacancy if we receive suitable applications. As such applicants will be considered on a rolling basis.

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1)

Please note that we request no enquiries from agencies.

As a charity we try to minimise recruitment costs; if you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date of applications please assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been successful.

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