Animal Care Assistant (3303)

We are looking for an Animal Care Assistant to join our team at our Birmingham Animal Centre, which is located in Frankley Green, Birmingham. This is a permanent role, working 35 hours per week. You will work a 4 week rolling rota which will include working 2 weekends out of 4. Birmingham Animal Centre has state of the art facilities in 72 acres of countryside with the capacity to house 160 cats and 60 dogs, plus a unit that houses rabbits and other small animals. Some animals in our care have suffered so much abuse that it takes our dedicated team weeks, if not months, to get the animals to trust humans again. Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers work hard to do this, and help our intakes to find their forever second homes. You can find out more about the work we do at the centre by visiting our social media pages: RSPCA Birmingham Facebook RSPCA Birmingham Instagram Our recruitment journey - key dates for you to note: We believe in transparency and a stress-free experience. Here is a quick look at what you can expect. • Application You'll be asked a few targeted questions designed to help us understand your experience, unique skills, and future potential. This is your first chance to stand out! • Panel Interview & Site Visit If your application hits the mark, we'll invite you to meet us in person. You'll sit down with the Hiring Manager and our Deputy Manager for a competency based interview and a tour of the site. We'll also be asking some scenario based questions on animal handling and would welcome your thoughts and discussion on the content. This stage is designed for you to: • Explore the Role: Get a feel for the team culture and the real-world impact you'll be making. • Demonstrate Your Strengths: Show us how you work in a supportive, relaxed environment. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know - we're happy to support you. We think this role is going to be popular and are expecting to attract high interest, so we strongly encourage early applications to avoid missing out. The deadline for applications will be June 25th.