Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship. Animal Care and Welfare Assistants look after the routine day to day husbandry and care of domestic and/or wild animals under guidance in a variety of different settings. The work is carried out individually or as part of a team in places such as kennels and catteries, laboratories, animal welfare centres, farm parks, rehabilitation centres, retail outlets and in the transportation of animals.
Animal Care and Welfare Assistants must have a strong work ethic and be prepared to work irregular hours in all weather conditions. They must maintain safe working practices and taking responsibility for themselves, animals and others.
Volunteering
Our Young Rangers programme offers a unique opportunity for young people aged 14 to 18 years to get involved in practical conservation volunteering. Young Rangers activities are led by experienced Rangers from both the LDNPA and partner organisations.
Job Vacancy
Looking for flexible work that fits around farming, college, or other commitments? Come and be part of one of the busiest and best livestock auction teams in the country. We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable livestock drovers to join the team on sale days at Borderway Mart. 🐑 Duties…
Volunteering
If you’d like to get involved with Growing Well, learn all about horticulture from our professional team, meet new people, and enjoy a healthy, active day working outside in a beautiful setting, then why not try a Community Volunteering day at one of our sites. Growing Well is a farm-based mental…
Volunteering
If you feel able to provide compassionate emotional and practical support to individuals within our mental health service and learn about horticulture and work in nature at the same time, we have Support Volunteer roles available at each of our three sites in Cumbria, South Lakes (Low Sizergh Farm,…
Lancaster University Open Days 11th July, 12th September, 17th October 2026
Upper Duddon Landscape Recovery Site Visits 12 and 28 July
Myerscough College Open Days 3 October and 21 November 2026
