Canine Carer Apprentice
Job Description
An exciting opportunity to gain knowledge and skills as a canine carer in a dog day care/ hotel/ groomers environment.
Dogs arrive in the morning, are entertained in groups and go home at the end like a nursery. We have a woodland area that is fenced that groups go for walking in. We feed lunches, keep everywhere clean, top up water, play games and provide rest areas. Cleaning and observing dog behaviour is very important parts of the day. We also have a hotel block for overnight stays and we also have a grooming room which applicants can get involved in.
Duties will include but not limited to;
Cleaning
Collecting poo
Disinfecting both outside and inside areas, the hotel and the creche
Dealing with customers face to face
Spending time with the dogs, supervising play and learning when to intervene or not
Learning about dog communication in a pack environment and what is acceptable and not.
You will learn about breeds and cross breeds and how this affects their temperament in general but also how each is an individual. You will also learn how to respond to different behaviours such as nervousness and over the top play.
Desired Skills & Qualities
Confident with larger animals Sociable Team player Great communication skills Happy to work outside
Qualifications
Applicants MUST NOT already hold a level 2 in Animal Care
Future Prospects
A full time role on completion if available.
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 Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: From 7.55 per hour
Work Location: In person
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD4180882
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusFull Time
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Job LocationRendlesham, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
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EducationNot mentioned