RSPCA inspector jobs

Details for prospective applicants

Have a look at the prerequisites for the position if you are certain that you can live up to the standards that we set for our inspectors and that you can do so. We are not accepting applications at this time; however, any openings that do arise will be posted on our jobs page as soon as they are available.

Standards for admission

Our inspector training program requires applicants to have a level 2 certificate in English Language with a grade C or above from the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), or grades 4 through 9.

A valid and current full UK driver's license that allows you to operate a vehicle with a manual transmission.

The ability to swim 50 meters while completely clothed in less than two minutes and fifty seconds.

Develop a level of comfort with working from ladders and at elevated levels.

A sufficient amount of physical fitness.

a track record of success working both alone and cooperatively in a variety of settings.

Demonstrable proficiency in interpersonal communication, including previous experience in the peaceful resolution of conflict is required.

training and/or experience in dealing with various animals.

Good administrative skills.

The option to work unsociable hours, which may include certain nights, weekends, or even bank holidays.

Capability of being absent from one's residence for a span of up to three weeks at a time (and will include some weekends).

Training to become an inspector for the RSPCA

The training will be a mixed residential and out in the group program that will last for a total of 21 weeks. During your participation at these courses, you will be given full-board accommodations at no additional cost to you.

Acts constituting a crime

Your application will be declined if you have a criminal record that includes a conviction (or official caution within the last ten years) for any number of offenses, and this is because of the nature of the profession. The offenses include things like dishonesty and corruption, as well as public order and violent crime, although this list is not full.

Certain types of individuals who have been convicted of crimes are subject to limitations on their ability to own weapons, as outlined in Section 21 of the Firearms Act. People who have been sentenced to a term of imprisonment of three years or more are never permitted to possess firearms, and people who have been sentenced to a term of imprisonment for three months or more but less than three years are not permitted to possess firearms until five years have passed since the date they were released from prison. In other words, people who have been sentenced to a term of imprisonment of three years or more are never permitted to possess firearms.

There is also the possibility that any previous convictions or cautions will be taken into account. In particular, any conviction that involves the use of a firearm, as well as offenses that involve violence, as well as offenses that involve dishonesty or a disregard for public safety, will be taken into consideration.

The Act on the Rehabilitation of Criminal Offenders

The Act does not apply to this post since it violates its terms. You will be expected to provide specific information on any and all convictions and police cautions, including those that have been deemed "spent" in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Information that is essential to know

You are obligated to come clean if you, a member of your family, or your spouse have any kind of commercial or financial tie to animals. Any possible or perceived incompatibility with the policies or reputation of the Society should be brought to the attention of the department of learning and development.