Primate Care Giver
Primate Care Giver (Full time 37.5 hours pw,
permanent)
Starting salary: £16,009pa, 30 days a/l leave
pa, rising over 5 years, opportunities for skills secondment
The Wild Futures Sanctuary currently houses 46
primates consisting of 25 capuchin monkeys (Cebus and Sapajus sp), 15 common
marmosets (Callithrix jacchus), three Barbary macaques (Macaca sylvanus) and
three woolly monkeys (Lagothrix sp). The majority of the residents are victims
of the exotic pet trade in the UK.
GUIDE TO JOB ROLE & MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Primate Care Giver
Reporting to: Primate Care Manager
Responsible for: Volunteers and interns.
Please note that reporting lines may change
from time to time in line with organisational changes. As a small team we always anticipate change.
Summary of Role:
Members of the care team are responsible for
all aspects of daily care, working together to enhance and improve the lives of
the primates at the Sanctuary. All members are required to work with all primate
species housed at the Sanctuary as well as help support other aspects of the
charity’s work if required.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT
LIMITED TO:
Key Responsibilities:
o PRIMATE CARE:
o all
aspects of daily care for the resident primates (diet preparation, feeding,
preparing and giving medication, cleaning enclosures, creating enrichment)
o monitoring
the health and wellbeing of the primates in your care
o caring
for special needs primates with various health conditions such as diabetes
o planning
and conducting primate socializations
o conducting
behavioural observations
o record
keeping using a database system
o Able
to work around the animals in a respectful and calm manner
TEAM & PEOPLE:
o Responsible
for supervising and mentoring volunteers and interns
o Ensuring
volunteers and interns are provided with clear direction and instruction,
guiding activities and behaviours
o Inspiring
volunteers and interns as a positive role model
EDUCATION/PR:
o Speaking
to members of the public on open days in an informative, positive and
respectful manner as ambassadors of the Sanctuary
ADMINISTRATION & GENERAL DUTIES:
o Stock
taking and the ordering of supplier
o Supports
the shift working arrangements in place and is prepared to cover shifts, when
necessary staying overnight at the Sanctuary
o Supports
general grounds maintenance, household duties and territory maintenance as
required
HEALTH & SAFETY & HR POLICIES:
o Compliance
with all relevant health and safety protocols and relevant HR materials
including but limited to safeguarding.
Includes, but not limited to emergency procedures, risk assessments and
safe working practices. Demonstrable
ability in instructing others and ability to monitor team compliance.
Team Player: Respect for, and commitment to, the
vision, mission and values of Wild Futures
Interacts
positively with the team, respects the views and opinions of others and engages
positively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures
Sees
where support may be required and openly offers and provides it
Works
collaboratively and builds positive working relationships
Appreciates
the bigger picture – pragmatic and reasoned
Looks
for common ground and goals to support the team
Doesn’t
allow ego to undermine the success of the role
Able
to be flexible and adapt to new situations as they arise
Background & Qualifications: Essential:
o At
least two years’ experience working with primates in an animal sanctuary,
rescue centre or similar environment
o Good
communication skills, confident and articulate, fluent in English language
o Proven
ability to multi-task and prioritise, remaining calm under pressure
o Physically
fit and be able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions
o Degree
in zoology or related field OR equivalent on-the-job experience in lieu of
degree
o Due
to the lengthy training process, a commitment of at least two years is expected
o possess
a valid driving licence
o Permission
to work in the UK
Desirable:
o Experience
working with capuchins and callitrichids would be an advantage
o Veterinary
care knowledge would be highly useful
Outcomes & Targets Associated with this
role:
Provide a valuable contribution in
developing and maintaining the high welfare standards of the Sanctuary
Please email CV and letter of interest to
healthcare@wildfutures.org
No agencies please.
Closing date: 30th June 2019
Wild Futures
The Monkey Sanctuary
Looe
Cornwall PL13 1NZ
Tel: 01503 262532
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