Adult employment and day service opportunities

Working alongside our enterprise business Wanderlust Walkies, our clients are supported in an accessible work related activity.  

Walking with the dogs provides purposeful exercise in the fresh air and beauty of local woodland and boosts self-esteem and belief in our capabilities to work with animals.  We promote routine and responsibility, as our clients engage in the care and responsibility of the role.

Working at our small mammal and reptile rescue centre, our learners gain valuable hands-on experience with a range of animals in a safe and supportive environment.  Our clients will participate in all aspects of animal care with close supervision and support. 

Our rescue centre students and staff actively engage with local primary schools. 

We offer voluntary education sessions, introducing children to our centre’s animals through short, interactive presentations. 

Our students gain invaluable opportunities to build confidence in their communication and interaction skills in a professional environment. 

By sharing our knowledge about the animals we care for, the outreach work we offer provides a meaningful way for our students to contribute to animal welfare and to educate others.

 Our allotment providing a hands-on, engaging environment where our clients can grow and thrive alongside the plants they care for. We grow food here to donate to local food banks.  

Our 3 therapy dogs are registered with PATS, Jenny is their registered handler. Accompany us as we visit local care homes, hospices and schools and see the difference our beautiful dogs make to other people’s lives as well as yours.

We recognise the importance of lifelong learning for some of our clients, we offer functional maths and English sessions delivered by a qualified specialist teacher. 

 We offer accredited courses through ASDAN and Open Awards, including an Animal Care course.