Animal Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have an exciting position coming up here at Woodbine.
You will be required to work weekends, bank holidays, Christmas, school holidays etc. Some overnight stays will be required.
The starting hourly pay is national minimum wage for your age group plus tips. A Supervisor role could become available for the right person. Hours are approx. 30 hours per week. General shift patterns are 7am-2pm, 12pm-7pm or 7am-6pm. We can work up until 9pm in the summer. Overtime will be available for busy periods and to cover holidays etc
Criteria:
- Experience working with dogs/cats
- Own transport (car or bike etc)
- Being happy outside in all weathers
- Enjoy working in a team and is a team player
- Passion for animals! You must be confident wit handling large groups of dogs
- Have great commutation skills
- Have at least level 2 Animal qualification.
Please include a CV and covering letter when applying, telling us a little about yourself, previous experience and why you want to work for Woodbine. Only applicants that have sent both of these will be considered.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £6.83-£9.50 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Pet Care Occupations: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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 Animal Care Assistant roles across Woodbine Kennels & Cattery'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 £7 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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