Animal Care Assistant Weekend in Wisbech

Do you have a passion for animals? Are you looking for a part-time role where you can supplement your existing income or for a role which gives you a great work-life balance? This could be the role for you if you have a level 2 qualification related to animal care and industry experience.

JOB TITLE

ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT

LOCATION

WISBECH

HOURS

8 PER WEEK ON AVERAGE (ALTERNATE WEEKENDS OF WORKING BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)

SALARY

£5,308 – £5,353 PER ANNUM (£24,549 – £24,758 FTE)

We are recruiting for an additional Animal Centre Assistant to support us at weekends.

Our animal centre at our Wisbech campus runs 7 days per week, 365 days a year – providing excellent care for all of our animal residents. From rodents to goats, insects to snakes we have a wide range of animals in stock, all of whom are integral to the educational journey of our learners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide general day‑to‑day care for the animals, including handling, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Prepare animal areas and equipment for educational activities.
• Liaise with the team to report any changes in behaviour or condition, ensuring animal welfare is paramount.
• Work every other weekend throughout the year, on both Saturday and Sunday (one week on, one week off). Alternative hours may be available for working only Saturday or Sunday each week, to be agreed with the successful postholder.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Level 2 qualification related to animal care.
• Industry experience in animal care is desirable.

Our animal care courses ensure that our students leave us with the scientific, practical and administrative skills they need for their careers in animal care. We are passionate about our animals and the education and training we provide to our students—the next generation of animal care specialists.

BENEFITS

• Generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff.
• Five college closure days.
• Bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time).
• Fee waivers on some college courses.
• Contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Discounts with local businesses.
• Access to a cycle to work scheme.
• Well‑being committee and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Comprehensive training and development.
• Job share opportunities for the right candidates.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk.

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Donna Woodruff on donna.woodruff@cwa.ac.uk.

Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12noon, Wednesday 8 April 2026.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Thursday 16 April at our Wisbech campus.

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk).

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

No agencies please