Canine?care?first position in our luxury, unkennelled daycare. You'll keep mixed?breed groups calm and safe, deliver enrichment, maintain welfare/hygiene, communicate with owners, and keep simple records. Reception support is occasional; on rare occasions you may provide routine cover following checklists, with an on?call manager for anything complex.
Responsibilities
Supervise and rotate playgroups; intervene early to prevent scuffles
Run enrichment (confidence games, scent work, calm?down routines)
Feed/medicate accurately; carry out welfare checks and notes
Clean/disinfect to high standards; keep play areas tidy
Reception support as needed (check?in/out, phones, simple bookings)
You'll need
12+ months in professional dog care (daycare/kennel/rescue/training centre/vet)
Low?stress, reward?based group handling; strong body?language reading
Clear, calm communication; decisive under pressure
Comfortable with basic booking tools when needed; keyholder reliability
Physically active work indoors/outdoors in all weathers
Nice to have
Level 2/3 Animal Care or behaviour units; Canine First Aid (within 2 years)
Full UK driving licence
Experience with special diets/medication or behaviour plans
Benefits
1 free daycare session/month (own dog)
10% off other daycare sessions
10% off shop items
Uniform provided
Onsite parking
Occasional team outings/events
Ongoing CPD (behaviour, first aid, enrichment)
How to apply
Email your CV to matt@colchestercaninecreche.co.uk with your availability and notice period. Pre?employment: right to work in the UK; references; basic DBS check.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 12.21-12.79 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30 per week
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Store discount
Work Location: In person
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