Rating
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
- 4. How valued do you feel by RSPCA?
- 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
- 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
- 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
- 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
- 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
- 9. Would you recommend RSPCA to a friend?
- 9b. Why?
- 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RSPCA?
I was a kennel and cattery assistant which involves cleaning the animals accommodation, daily animal care, feeding, loading with members of the public and completing the required paperwork.
Whilst working I developed my communication skills through liasing with members of the public and other staff members and I was able to learn clinical and handling skills.
My programme was extremely enjoyable as it allowed me to develop and learn skills as well to improve my confidence within the profession.
Staff members treated me as an equal wherever possible and made me feel like an essential part of the work team.
The programme was reasonably well structured on a day to day basis however the long term organisation wasn't brilliant as I was only told what I would be working on when I arrived.
I felt I learnt a lot due to the level of support I was provided as I meant I could easily balance all aspects of the work.
I was always supervised and supported throughout my placement and felt well looked after during the whole experience.
I was unpaid whilst on work experience but payment wasn't something I required and I felt I received enough benefit through learning vital skills.
Due to there being an age gap between myself and most of the employees there weren't many opportunities to work off site or socialise outside of work.
Yes
I would recommend it as there is a large scope to earn vital skills and improve others as well as progressing towards a career
I would advise them to put a lot of hard work and effort into it in order to gain more from the placement. I would also advise them to ensure they had a love of animals and a desire to learn about their welfare and the implications their care can have on their welfare.
Details
Work Experience
East Midlands
May 2017