Dog Day Care Assistant - Apprenticeship Preston, North West England, England
Job description
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Dog Daycare Assistant
We are hiring!
Would you like to gain an intermediate apprenticeship in Animal Care?
We are looking for a dog loving person to join our friendly team, we provide dogs with the chance to socialise and play all day in a safe, fun and stimulating environment. We require a like-minded individual with a passion for canine care.
The post is a minimum of 30 hours a week and you will be asked to be available for work between the hours of 8:00am-5:30pm from Mondays to Fridays.
You must be able to work in a challenging, demanding and high paced environment. You need to be confident and calm around dogs and be able to think on your feet. You must be a committed team player with bags of enthusiasm and be able to listen carefully and follow instructions. You will have a happy, pleasant and positive disposition and have a positive can-do attitude. You must be reliable, hardworking, and trustworthy with a genuine desire to work with dogs in a professional manner.
Ideal candidates will have researched our company and will have an understanding of the service and standards that we offer.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- loves all things dog
- a team player and good communicator
- responsible and punctual
- reliable and trustworthy
- willingness to learn and follow instructions
- attention to detail
- calm and composed
- enthusiastic and motivated
- cheerful positive attitude
- a creative side would be a bonus
Mandatory requirements:
- Must be aged 16+ and have officially left school
- Minimum of 4 GCSE's at grade D/3 and above including Maths and English or a vocational qualification at Level 1, plus GCSE grade D/3 in both Maths and English
- Must not already hold a Level 2 or above qualification in Animal Care to be eligible for this apprenticeship
Expected duration: 15 months
Apprenticeship: Intermediate Level 2 Animal Care & Welfare Assistant
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: £158.40 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
COVID-19 considerations:
Contact free drop off and collection
Work Location: In person
