JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:Animal Management Technician –relief.

LOCATION:The postholder will be expected to travel across all of AskhamBryanCollege’s Centres as required.

SALARY SCALE:£7.38per hour – an enhanced rate will apply for weekend duties.

AIMS OF THE JOB:

  • To assist with the day to day routine husbandry and maintenance duties on the animal unit

ORGANISATION CHART

Assistant Director - Animal and Equine Management
Centre Manager
Senior Technician
Instructor/Technicians / Technician and Relief Technicians

DUTIES

  • To carry out routine maintenance of the animal collection; feeding, cleaning etc.
  • To assist with the maintenance of grounds, cages, paddocks and buildings
  • To help maintain equipment for demonstrations and practical
  • To prepare for student practical sessions
  • To keep appropriate records as instructed
  • To assist with school groups, taster days and parents' visits
  • To assist with internal and external visits and open days
  • To produce teaching displays and materials
  • To supervise and manage work placement students
  • To assist Lecturing staff as required
  • To supervise practical sessions and student projects
  • To undertake any other duties relevant to the post as directed by the Senior Technician and the Centre Manager.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

Askham Bryan College is committed to upholding the 5 Outcomes of ‘Every Child Matters’ and has a statutory and moral duty to ensure the safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults, at the College. The postholder will be required to commit to the College policies on safeguarding and promote a safe environment for young people and vulnerable adults within the College.

Application for a CRB Disclosure is a requirement for all appointments.

Equality and Diversity

All AskhamBryanCollege employees are required to promote equality and diversity in all aspects of their work and comply with the College’s Single Equality Policy.

Health and Safety

It is the responsibility of all employees to co-operate and assist in meeting the College Management’s objectives to provide a healthy and safe working environment. All staff have a duty to carry out their work with care for the health and safety of themselves and other people and to comply with College Health & Safety Policies and procedures.

The postholder must always abide by the College Code of Conduct.

The post holder must accept that they can be required, after consultation, to carry out any duties, relevant to the post, required by the Principal and the Senior Management Team.

This job description is current at the date shown. Following consultation with the post holder it is liable to variation by the Principal and Senior Management Team in order to reflect or anticipate changes required for the resources of the Department and the College.

July 2011

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Animal Management Instructor-Technician - relief-Dec 09.doc

PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE:Animal Management Technician - Relief

ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE
KNOWLEDGE AND
QUALIFICATIONS /
  • Good understanding of the needs of various types of animals
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  • Knowledge of recent health and safety regulations
  • First Aid qualification
  • Relevant qualification e.g. NVQ Level 3 or Diploma in Agriculture/Animal Care or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE /
  • Experience of working with a variety of animals.
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  • Experience of working with a wide variety of animals
  • Experience of dealing with a wide range of clients of different ages and backgrounds
  • Experience of instructing others in practical tasks

SKILLS, APTITUDES AND
ATTRIBUTES /
  • Ability to work well with a range of animals
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to diagnose problems affecting the Centres, and identify and implement effective solutions
  • Ability to verbally communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and people generally at all levels.
  • Demonstrable commitment to providing excellent Customer service
  • Ability to work successfully on own initiative and as part of a Team
  • Self-motivated, to be able to work effectively without day to day supervision
  • A meticulous approach to paperwork
  • Excellent time management

CIRCUMSTANCES /
  • Access to a vehicle in order to travel across the various sites, as required.

July 2011

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Animal Management Instructor-Technician - relief-Dec 09.doc