Canine Carer Apprentice

Canine Carer Apprentice Ipswich, England

KEITS Training Services Ltd
Full Time Ipswich, England 5.28 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

An exciting dog day care creche offering Day Care for dogs (generally whilst people are at work) and grooming facilities. It is a luxury unkennelled environment, (resembling a children’s nursery) where dogs play freely together. We have ball pits climbing frames, paddling pools, slides and wendy houses, plus lots of interactive games for the dogs to play. A fantastic opportunity for someone who has a keen love of animals to learn to be one of our Canine Carers and be involved in the everyday tasks in the creche. Applicants will need to have a natural affinity with dogs and be a true dog lover!

Duties include:

  • Contribute to providing a caring, stimulating, and safe environment for all dogs
  • Caring and general supervision of the dogs
  • Vigilance in supervising their care, well-being and entertainment
  • Ensuring a plentiful supply of water
  • Ensuring dog waste is removed immediately
  • Tending to the dogs thoughtfully, gently, and with care
  • Feeding the dogs correctly (measured and on time)
  • Dealing with any “special needs” dogs’, i.e. older dogs or some on medication
  • Paying close attention to the notices regarding dogs status such as an injury, recent surgery, or allergy
  • Careful and efficient monitoring of any changes or differences in dogs’ behaviour/temperament/condition
  • Communicating and working with the team
  • General cleaning duties, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing, washing up, etc.
  • All other miscellaneous duties that may occur on a day-to-day basis
  • Any other reasonable duties as the needs of the business evolve

You will answer to and work directly with the managing director.

Desired skills & Qualities

  • Trustful – held a position or performed a duty previously which details high levels of trust (at school if this is first position, i.e. prefect, club leader)
  • Efficient and thorough, paying attention to detail
  • Previous experience with dogs is required and details must be shown on the application
  • Friendly face-to-face manner and personable soft skills
  • Capable of communicating clearly with all members of the team
  • Outgoing
  • Able to follow written and verbal instructions exactly
  • Can prove your reliability, your attendance record must be exemplary
  • Highly committed to the dog’s wellbeing and happiness
  • Confident
  • You will be expected to demonstrate a calm approach
  • A natural love of dogs
  • A caring and professional approach
  • Proactive approach
  • Adaptability
  • Trustworthy
  • Punctual
  • Reliable

Desired qualifications

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths is desired
  • Applicants must not already hold a Level 2 or 3 in Animal Care to be eligible

Future prospects

  • Further training and management positions will be available
  • Apprentices that excel will be considered for a permanent position

Training

  • Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
  • The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Animal Care & Welfare Apprenticeship Standard.
  • The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
  • The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship

Things to consider

  • Due to the hours and our location it is essential you have access to your own transport/can ensure you arrive to work on time
  • You will need to arrive ready to start for 8am and leave after the last dog at 6pm on working days
  • You will be physically active for most of the day. We pick up dog mess! We work long shifts and spend a lot of time running around after dogs which can be physically tiring
  • You need to be able to cope with the physical demands of the role as we are inside and outside in all weathers
  • KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise
  • The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete the apprenticeship.

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: From £5.28 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Canine Carer Apprentice

Canine Carer Apprentice
KEITS Training Services Ltd

www.keits.co.uk
Elstree, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1 to 50 Employees
Company - Private
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