Apprentice Canine Carer THE WILLOW TREE CANINE DAY CARE LIMITED

Established, dedicated and dog loving daycare looking for a new team member to help build on our success and join the team. Whilst the job looks like nothing but fun this is a role that requires its carers to learn a huge amount about canine behaviour and managing the health and welfare of its daily dogs.

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Closing date: 01 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Daycare shifts are Monday to Friday 6:45am - 6:30pm Saturdays we are open between 10am and 2pm for swimming during the summer. Staff are scheduled 40hrs a week between Mon-Sat (a day off in the week if scheduled Saturday)

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    14 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    10 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000162067

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

We are licensed 5 stars by Central Bedfordshire Council and we are very dedicated to providing the best possible care.

The candidate will be responsible fpr providing care for the dogs, learning and managing aspects of canine behaviour and ensuring the health and welfare of its daily dogs.

The candidate will:

  • Assist with group play and field play sessions
  • Health check dogs three times daily
  • Help keep dogs clean and comfortable
  • Cleaning daycare area and ensuring + more tasks during the day

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Full training is provided but the successful applicant will also study with the college of animal welfare for Level 2 in Animal Care + Welfare
  • The training will be provided remotely with coursework set by the college and time will be svheduled for you to have shadow shifts, mentoring and college time within work

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Successful students having completed their course and time with us may be succesful in gaining a permanent position with us. There are many routes of progression with dog training, behaviour and other aspects of the business

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths + English (Grade 4 or above) Desired

Things to consider

We work outside 365 days a year, irrelevant of the weather. We are a rural setting so please consider how you will get to us for the shift times as required.

About the employer

Dog Daycare Swimming Nutrition

Employer

THE WILLOW TREE CANINE DAY CARE LIMITED

Address

The Willow Tree Canine Daycare Ltd

Langford Road

SG18 9RA

Contact

Recruitment Team

woof@willowtreek9.co.uk

01462 701069

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Training

Training provider

THE COLLEGE OF ANIMAL WELFARE LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Animal care and welfare assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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