Dog Day Carer Apprentice (Woofstop Dog Day Care Ltd) WOOFSTOP LTD
A dog day carer apprentice opportunity in a fun, friendly and supportive family run business environment. Day carers make use of all the facilities and enrichments available for the learning, entertainment & relaxation of all dogs and puppies.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
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Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,609.60
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Working week
To be discussed at interview.
Total hours per week: 35
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Expected duration
16 Months
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Possible start date
03 Apr 2023
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Date posted
01 Mar 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000138847
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
The role of Woofstop day carer is working within a team of 8-10 other day carers, and leaders, providing a caring, stimulating and safe environment for all dogs and puppies through play & rest times. At Woofstop we work to a strict schedule to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner each day and week. This is fully supported by training, coaching and documented processes and procedures.
- Day carers make use of all the facilities and enrichments available for the learning, entertainment & relaxation of all dogs and puppies.
- Working as a team when preparing all areas and managing the movement of dogs between different areas and activities.
- Continually engaging with all dogs and puppies whilst re-enforcing good manners and basic obedience.
- Conducting daily health checks on all dogs.
- Effectively monitoring and managing any changes or differences in dog behaviours, temperament, wellbeing or condition.
- To ensure every dog and puppy is continually happy and safe in the day care environment.
- Keeping management aware of any & all incidents, injuries, behaviour concerns, welfare or health issues.
- Working as a team to maintain a meticulously clean environment for both dogs and staff.
- Effectively capturing and communicating (written & media) necessary updates, for customers, on their dogs day.
- To be involved in the introduction and assessment of new dogs and puppies to Woofstop.
- Where a day carer has the appropriate customer facing skills, the role may also involve taking in and returning dogs at drop-off and collection times.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- 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.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Promotion to ‘Pack Leader’ – responsible for organising the team of day carers to deliver all the necessary daily tasks using the correct methods to the required standards. Responsible for coaching and identifying any skills gaps and further training requirements of day carers. Co-responsibility for customer communications.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
WOOFSTOP LTD
Address
Sopwell Fields
Fordfield Road
Millbrook
MK45 2HZ
Training
Training provider
KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD
Contact
Heidi Clear and Bethany Wylie
Apprenticeship standard
Animal care and welfare assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: today