caregiver Colchester, England
Job description
A fast-growing dog daycare in Colchester who strive to offer the very best for our dogs. It is a luxury Unkennelled environment, resembling a playschool or nursery where dogs play freely together (up to 40). A focus on dogs’ enjoyment and socialisation with lots of interactive games for the dogs to play, engage and learn.
A fantastic opportunity for someone who has a keen love of animals to become one of our Canine Carers, look after dogs and be part of a growing team in our custom-built facility.
You will have a natural affinity with dogs and obviously a dog lover!
You will most likely not have gained experience that will be that relevant, however we expect you to have at least walked a dog and know some basic commands. We do expect you to have an understanding of dogs and general behaviour, be confident in and around a group of dogs and have a positive attitude to join our team.
Duties include:
- Contribute to providing a caring, stimulating, and safe environment for all dogs.
- Must be confident in handling dogs of all ages and breeds.
- 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.
- Treating peers with respect.
- Supervision of mental and physical enrichment games and creating exciting new activities for all dogs to participate in.
- Supervising all activities including general play with toys and ensure the dogs interact with each other appropriately – intervention required when play is getting too boisterous or over exuberant.
- General cleaning duties, including hygienic cleaning of urine and faeces; also, cleaning tasks at the end of the day like hoovering, sweeping, mopping, polishing, washing up etc.
- All other miscellaneous duties that may occur on a day-to-day basis.
- Any other reasonable duties as per the needs of the business evolves.
- You will answer to and work directly with the Managing Director
- Ensuring dogs are happy and safe at all times.
- Keeping an open and honest dialogue with senior management.
Why should you apply for this apprenticeship?
- We have 3 team members that have completed this apprenticeship, all achieved a distinction, and all are still valued members of our team.
- Working with up to 40 dogs a day is very rewarding & unique experience.
- The opportunity to work with many different breeds of dog.
- Being apart of a welcoming and friendly team
Desired Skills and Qualities
- Be trustworthy and show good attendance in previous roles/school/college
- Reliable
- Compassionate
- Good Communication
- Flexible
- Hard Working
- Organised
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Enthusiastic
- Healthy and Active
- Happy and Outgoing
- Positive outlook
- Friendly
- Calm
- Composed
- Able to work in a small team and take responsibility.
Desired Qualifications
- Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or higher in animal care to be eligible.
Future Prospects
- An opportunity to stay a part of the team after qualification has been completed.
- Future learning and experience in all areas of the business
- More courses available to further learning
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 apprenticeship.
- The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on-site visit throughout the apprenticeship.
- The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.
Things to Consider
- KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
- Applicants may not hear if they are unsuccessful due to the popularity of our vacancies
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £5.28 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: canine carer colchester
