Animal Care Assistant Weekend (Wisbech)

We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

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.

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.

This role involves providing general day to day care for the animals including handling, cleaning, maintenance, preparation for educational activities and liaising with the team to report any changes in behaviour or condition to ensure that the welfare of the animals is our top priority.

You will be required to work every other weekend throughout the year, on both Saturday and Sunday (one week on, one week off). Alternatively hours may be available for working only Saturdays or Sundays each week, to be agreed with the successful postholders. You will work as part of a friendly team and gain great experience in working with animals.

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff, plus five College closure days, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme.

CWA focuses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development. Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

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

Closing date for receipt of all applications: Midday, Sunday 30 August 2026. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Tuesday 8 September 2026 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.