Vacancies

Animal Care Assistant

Reporting to: Operations Manager
Location: The Nickless, DY14 0BE
Position Type: Full time
Pay/ Salary: £25,300
Full Time/ Part Time: Full Time
Contact Email: dave@goodheart.org.uk

Role Summary:

Goodheart Animal Sanctuaries (GHAS) is a charity established to provide care and attention for animals in need. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual with a passion for farm animal welfare to join the team. The individual will support the efforts of the charity to provide a safe and happy environment for all animals being cared for at the site whilst promoting the values of our charity.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide a high standard of animal husbandry for a variety of species in the care of GHAS including cattle, sheep, horses, pigs and chickens.
• Ensure best working practices are maintained with regards to health and safety of staff, volunteers, work experience, contractors and any visitors to the site.
• Assist with the collection, transportation and arrival of new animals to the site.
• Carry out basic maintenance of the site including mowing, strimming and cleaning.
• Ensure animal paddocks, equipment, tools and vehicles are maintained and necessary repairs are reported.
• In time you may be required to interact with visitors to best promote GHAS and its values.
• This role will require regular weekend work.