Seasonal Animal Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
SEASONAL ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT (3 - 5 DAYS PER WEEK)
THIS ROLE REQUIRES YOU TO HOLD A FULL UK DRIVING LICENSE. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HOLD THIS LICENSE.
Person specification:
Relevant experience in Animal Care and studying towards an animal based qualification
Holds Full UK driving license
Friendly and polite to customers
Good attitude towards team members
Hard working, motivated, committed and quick thinking
Excellent oral and written communicator
Well presented and smart
Good time keeper
Able to follow instructions correctly and work with minimal supervision
Job Description:
Provide a high standard of care to all animals
Participate in public displays of animals i.e. reptile encounters
Drive the tractor/trailer for public tractor rides
Work in the shop including selling livestock to customers and operating the till
Operate and supervise the mini fun fair rides
Any other duties as required
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £7.65-£10.65 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Animal care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 06/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Seasonal Animal Care Assistant roles across Woodside Animal Farm & Leisure Park's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £8 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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