Animal Carer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you looking for full-time work ?
Are you eager to learn and want to progress?
Do you want to join a company culture that encourages performance and cooperation?
Would you enjoy a hands-on role working with cats and dogs?
Are you keen to make the world a better place for pets using Science and Research? then we may have the position for you.
Our Animal Carers play a key part in delivering data and as part of the research programme, with the bonus of getting to work with cats and dogs on a daily basis.
Pay rate: £11.36 per hr (inclusive of shift allowance) - this will be increasing.
Hours: working on a rota that includes weekends and bank holidays.
THE JOB
As a unit specialist, the primary purpose of your role would be the delivery of research data, but also providing care for our dogs and/or cats while Health and Safety at the forefront of everything.
The role will offer you the opportunity to be directly responsible for the quality of data, whilst developing your knowledge of animal behaviour and training while working with our behavioural experts.
You do not need to have any animal experience, you will gain all the training required in the role.
KEY OUTPUTS/SKILLS REQUIRED
In this role you will:
- Deliver research tasks (collecting data/biological samples)
- Care for our dogs/cats through husbandry and training
- Experience in working with Microsoft Office
- Work weekends and bank holidays on a rota pattern
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Experience of having responsibility for planning your day-to-day tasks is essential.
Experience of working without supervision in a fast-paced environment, as part of a team is essential.
Requirements
- Own transport is essential due to location
Please click on the apply button today or Text US PET to 07752 796972
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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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: Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Animal Carer roles across Adecco'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 Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting.
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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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