<p>We're on the lookout for a passionate <strong>Animal Care Assistant</strong>&nbsp;to join our dedicated team at the RSPCA Southridge Centre on a&nbsp;<strong>fixed term basis.</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Every animal that comes through our gates has a story - most are abandoned, abused or neglected. From cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries to farm animals, we care for them all. On any given day, we can be looking after 150+ animals, each one getting the love, attention and rehabilitation they deserve.</p><p><strong>Working hours:</strong> 35 hours per week on a shift basis between 08:30 – 17:00, including weekends and Bank Holidays. The contract will end in June 2027.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Southridge Animal Centre, Packhorse Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3LZ</p><p>This is an incredibly exciting to join the team at Southridge with it being one of the RSPCA's largest centres caring for a significant number of dogs, cats and small animals along with taking a lead in holding and rehoming our farm animals in need of rehabilitation and rehoming.&nbsp;</p><p>Are you ready to join our movement?</p><p><strong>Our recruitment journey – key dates for you to note</strong></p><p>Here's what the process looks like, no surprises, just a friendly guide:</p><ol><li><strong> Application</strong><strong><br></strong>You'll be asked to answer some questions to give us a sense of your experience, skills, and potential. Don't worry if you don't tick every box -&nbsp;what really matters is what you can bring to the role and the team.</li><li><strong> Panel Interview</strong><strong><br></strong>If your application is successful, you'll be invited to a <strong>panel interview</strong> with the Hiring Manager. This is a chance to:</li></ol><ul><li aria-level="1">Share more about what you've done and what you're proud of</li><li aria-level="1">We encourage you to ask questions about the role, the team, and the impact you could make. Interviews are a two-way conversation, and we recognise that any career move needs to feel right for you as well as for us.</li><li aria-level="1">Show off your skills and behaviours in a relaxed, supportive setting</li></ul><p>If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know - we're happy to support you.</p><p>We think this role is going to be popular and are expecting to attract high interest, so we strongly encourage early applications to avoid missing out. The deadline for applications will be the 11th September.</p>