The Scottish SPCA, Scotland’s animal welfare charity, is seeking to recruit a Relief Animal Care Assistant for employment at its Edinburgh & Lothians Animal Rescue & Rehoming Centre in Balerno.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the thousands of abused, abandoned and injured animals rescued by the Scottish SPCA each year.

Practical experience working with animals, a keen interest in animal welfare and excellent customer care skills are essential. Preferably candidates will also have a full UK manual driving licence and ideally an animal care qualification.

Hours are 8.30am to 4.45pm, working 7.5 hours per week, 1 day per week, to be worked at the weekend. PLEASE NOTE - You will be required to work on a relief basis, over and above the contracted hours to cover for maternity leave, staff holidays and sick leave etc so you must be available to work additional days.

Please note this is a readvertisement from November 2021 so previous applicants need not apply.

For further information relating to this position, please click on the job description.

CVs and covering letters will not be accepted.  

Please note that applicants who do not meet the above criteria or provide the required information will not be considered.  Previous applicants need not re-apply. 

Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equal Opportunities Employer

 Scottish Charity No SC 006467



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