Job description
A fantastic opportunity to join the team as a Doggy Day Care Assistant Apprentice.
Full Time.
Do you enjoy working outdoors with dogs of all shapes and sizes? Are you passionate about dogs?
If yes, then this may be the ideal role for you!
Duties will include but not limited to;
- Providing a caring, stimulating, and safe environment for all dogs
- General supervision of the dogs
- Ensuring a plentiful supply of water
- Ensuring dog waste is removed
- Tending to the dogs thoughtfully, gently, and with care
- Feeding the dogs correctly (measured and on time
- Greeting customers and their dogs
The business operating hours are from 6.30am to 7.30pm and shifts patterns of 6.50am to 1pm and 12.50pm to 7pm and they will vary.
Desired Skills and Qualities
- Must be confident with dogs of all sizes.
- Must be able to be on your feet for multiple hours a day.
- Must be flexible, and able to work up to 12-hour shifts when necessary.
- Good time management is essential.
- Basic IT/admin skills would be an advantage but not essential.
- Experience would be an advantage but not essential.
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
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
- 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:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Doggy Day Care Assistant Apprentice