Animal Keeper

Responsible for the daily care of animals including birds at the Ward Park facility, ensuring their health, safety, and welfare and undertake maintenance duties around the park when required ensuring all areas are well maintained, clean and tidy. Ensure effective communication with site users, other members of the team and line management. Assist in the community development of the Parks and Cemeteries Service through internal and external initiatives that engage Service stakeholders. 

Please note

• This is a Permanent, Full time post, working 36 hours per week Monday to Friday, Mon-Thurs 8am – 4pm, Friday 8am -2.30pm.
• Scale 4, SCP 8 - 12 (£26,824- £28,598 per annum). 
• A reserve list may be kept from this recruitment exercise. 
• Applicants should refer to the candidate guidance before completing their application.
• The following link provides information on qualification levels Qualifications: what the different levels mean | nidirect.
• All correspondence in relation to the job vacancy will be finalised by email and phone. Therefore, it is important that applicants ensure a valid email address and mobile number are provided and entered accurately when filling out the application form.
• Applicants should ensure they check their emails including junk folders regularly. 
• Applicants must be prepared to work outside of normal working hours including weekends and public holidays.
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a medical questionnaire including a pre-employment Drugs and Alcohol Screening.

Benefits
Employees have access to a wide range of benefits at Ards and North Down Borough Council. In addition to a competitive salary, the Council supports all staff in their career aspirations through learning and development opportunities. Current key benefits include:

• 35 days of annual leave (including bank/public holidays), rising to 38 days after five years of service, and 41 days after 10 years of service.
• Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (Council contributes 19% of salary).
• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).
• Health benefits: Westfield Healthcare Scheme; Leisure Centre Membership; Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Education / qualifications support after qualifying period.
• Plus much more…