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Job Opportunity
Animal Assisted Therapy Practitioner
Location: Broadbottom
Contract: Fixed-term, 6 months (with potential for extension)
Hours: 18 hours per week (set hours to be discussed)
Salary: £15 per hour
About the Role
This funded position offers an exciting opportunity to deliver animal‑assisted sessions as part of our outreach programmes. You’ll work directly with young people across a variety of settings, helping to support personal growth, wellbeing, and learning outcomes. Based at our beautiful centre in Broadbottom, you’ll also get to know and work hands‑on with our wonderful team of animals who are central to everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver animal‑assisted therapy and wellbeing sessions to young people in different settings.
- Build meaningful connections with participants and partner organisations.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of outreach programmes.
- Provide detailed reports and feedback to schools and referring settings, in line with individual student targets.
- Support the care, handling, and understanding of our animal team.
About You
- Experience working with young people in education, care, or therapeutic settings, including a qualification or specific training relevant to therapeutic work with children or adults.
- A genuine passion for animals and confidence in working with them; ideally with experience in a related field.
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small, supportive team.
- Flexibility to work across different environments as required.
What We Offer
- A rewarding role within a welcoming organisation.
- Hands‑on experience with a range of therapy animals.
- Opportunities to make a real impact in the lives of young people.
- Supportive supervision and potential for role extension beyond the initial 6 months.
If you’re caring, motivated, and excited by the idea of combining animal care with therapeutic work we’d love to hear from you!
To Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining why this role would suit you to admin@inspiringanimaltherapy.org.
Closing Date
Monday 1st December 2025 - 9a.m.
Start Date
January 2026
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Part-time
Job function
- Health Care Provider
Industries
- Individual and Family Services
Contact Detail:
Inspiring Animal Therapy CIC Recruiting Team
