Dog Day Care Assistant - Apprenticeship

Role Overview & Responsibilities

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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