Animal Care & Therapeutic Support Practitioner

Job IntroductionAre you looking for a career that makes a real difference? A role with Achieve together might be the perfect opportunity for a long-lasting, rewarding career in the social care sector.We are looking for team members who are passionate about supporting people, helping our Operations teams deliver excellent care and support, and celebrating achievements.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Animal Care & Therapeutic Support Practitioner to join our community hub team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the organisation's core operations and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services.Key Responsibilities:Equine and pony careSmall animal care (rabbits, goats, cats)Goat careYard maintenancePositive behaviour support (PBS) & therapeutic animal practiceCo-Production & meaningful participationHealth, safety & SafeguardingRequirements:Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) & Therapeutic Animal PracticeSupporting individuals with autism in line with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) principles, promoting dignity, choice, independence, and quality of life.Developing positive, respectful relationships with the people supported, using clear communication, consistency, and predictable routines.Using animals and animal related activities as a therapeutic and engagement tool, supporting emotional regulation, confidence, responsibility, and wellbeing.Following individual support plans, risk assessments, and behaviour guidelines, recognising early signs of distress or dysregulation and responding appropriately.Benefits:At Achieve together we offer a range of exciting benefits, such as:Career progression and training opportunitiesEmployee discount schemes across a range of retailers and services,Stream- a financial health app that gives you the ability to receive optional pay advancesLife AssuranceApply Now!Passion for positively shaping lives is just as important to us as your experience. Building on your existing knowledge we will give you all the training and support that you need. You just need an appetite for learning and a real desire to make a difference to peoples' lives. So, if you want to start, or continue your career journey in care with us, we want to hear from you!We regularly review our job adverts to ensure they reflect current hiring needs. In some cases, adverts may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive sufficient applications or the role is filled. Conversely, some adverts may remain open beyond the original closing date until the position is successfully filled. This approach helps us attract the best talent while maintaining flexibility in our recruitment process.To ensure fair consideration and timely progression, internal applicants should submit their applications no later than the end of the first week after the role is advertised. Applications received after this point may not be guaranteed review.Animal Care & Therapeutic Support PractitionerSalary 13.30Frequency AnnuallyJob Reference achievetogether/TP/1570/2675Contract Type Full TimeClosing Date 21 October, 2026Job Category Community Hub (Central Support)Business Unit OperationsLocation Northampton, United KingdomPosted on 21 September, 2026