Join our team as an animal carer

We are delighted to offer a part-time position as a Wildlife Carer based at the Kildare Wildlife Rescue Centre. This role is offered through the Community Employment Programme.

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Position Details

• Job Title: Animal Carer‍
• Location: Kildare Wildlife Rescue, Greyabbey, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, R51 X338‍
• Ref No: CES-2408408‍
• Number of Positions: 1‍
• Hours per Week: 19.5 hours
• Pay: Community Employment Programme Rates‍
• Programme: Community Employment Programme (Part-Time)
• Closing On: 02 Oct 2025

Job Description

This is a Community Employment (CE) opportunity with Kildare Town & Curragh Area CE Scheme, based at Kildare Wildlife Rescue. This role is developmental, and no prior experience is necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. You will report to the on-site Team Leader and support the daily care and welfare of the animals.

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Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Cleaning food dishes and carriers
• Preparing feed for animals
• Feeding animals
• Moving animals from cages to enclosures
• Cleaning and organising donations and supplies
• Restocking various areas of the centre
• Admitting patients outside of reception hours
• Progressing to triage and clinical examination
• Keeping the work area clean and organised

Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the Community Employment Programme, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Be aged 21 years or over, and
• Be in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more,
• Or be aged 18 years or over and from certain disadvantaged groups

Eligibility must be verified by the Department of Social Protection.