Animal care and welfare apprenticeship Cherry Tree Kennels
Cherry Tree Kennels is an animal boarding and day care facility for dogs, cats and other small animals. We are looking for an enthusiastic, animal loving apprentice to join the team to help support with the day to day running of the kennels. You will be walking dogs, washing animals, plus much more.
Closing date: 31 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£8,785.92
32 hours per week
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
4 days on 4 days off Monday - Sunday rotating basis (Shift work). 7.30am -3.30pm or 11.30am to 7.30pm. Exact shifts TBC
Total hours per week: 32.0
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
01 Nov 2023
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Date posted
06 Jun 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000170892
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Positions
3 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
We are an animal boarding and day care facility with spaces for 140 dogs, 25 cats and other small animal boarding and day care facilities.
We are looking for enthusiastic animal loving apprentice who are keen to gain a Level 2 Animal Care apprenticeship. They right candidate needs to love being with animals and work well with within the team.
Jobs will include:
- Cleaning kennels
- Walking dogs
- Washing animals
- Feeding
- Giving medication
- Keeping the facilities and area clean and tidy
Must love animals, be flexible, hardworking, like shift working. Due to shifts and limited public transport at certain times please ensure you can arrive on time. Working well within a team absolutely a must.
If the right apprentice gains good grades and fits in well with the team, there would be the prospect of full-time employment and always opportunities for further their careers.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Animal Care and Welfare Assistant level 2 apprenticeship provided through Haddon Training. Level 1 or 2 Maths and/ or English training for Functional Skills also provided if required.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
If the right apprentice gains good grades and fits in well with the team, there would be the prospect of full-time employment and always opportunities to further their careers.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Other Standard English (Grade n/a) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Cherry Tree Kennels
Address
Handcross Road
Balcombe
West Sussex
RH17 6PP
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Animal care and welfare assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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