Kennel Assistant Apprentice
Farm Cottage Boarding
BOLTON (BL2 4JQ)
Closes in 24 days (Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 June 2025
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Summary
Farm Cottage Boarding is a luxurious dog hotel situated in Lancashire’s green belt between Bury and Bolton. Licenced for up to 38 dogs, the facility offers boarding and daycare services in a rural setting with beautiful countryside views.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Hourly Rate: £7.55 First-Year Wage: £15,704 Post-First-Year Wage: Potential increase based on age and National Minimum Wage rates for apprentices
- Training course
- Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Schedule: 4 working days + 1 study day + 2 days off per week.
Working Days: Rotational shifts from Monday to Sunday.
Working Hours: Between 8:00am and 6:00pm.
Shift Confirmation: Schedules are provided one month in advance.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 July 2025
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As an apprentice, you'll be integral to the daily operations of the Dog Hotel. Your responsibilities will include:
- Cleaning rooms and maintaining hygiene standards
- Exercising and feeding the dogs
- Bathing and basic grooming
- Ensuring the facilities remain clean and tidy
The role requires a genuine love for dogs, flexibility, reliability, and the ability to work well within a team.
Given the rural location and limited public transport, reliable transportation is essential to arrive punctually for an 8:00am start.
Where you'll work
HIGHER BURY MEADOWS
ROADING BROOK ROAD
BOLTON
BL2 4JQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
GODDARD VETERINARY GROUP
Your training course
Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
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Your training plan
Apprenticeship Standard: Animal Care and Welfare Assistant (Level 2).
Duration: 15 months.
Training Provider: GODDARD VETERINARY GROUP.
Study Commitment: 1 study day per week, with the remaining 4 days dedicated to hands-on work.
More training information
The apprenticeship will equip you with comprehensive knowledge and skills in animal care, including health and welfare, accommodation, feeding, and enrichment. You'll also develop core behaviours such as safe working practices, responsibility, teamwork, and communication.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Applicant must be prepared to work outside in poor weather.
About this company
If you're passionate about dogs and seeking a hands-on apprenticeship in a supportive environment, this opportunity at Farm Cottage Boarding could be an excellent fit. For more information or to express your interest, consider reaching out directly to Farm Cottage Boarding through their contact us webpage.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be prospects for full-time employment, dependent on business needs, performance and team fit.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GODDARD VETERINARY GROUP
fchomeboarding@gmail.com
07359211005
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324031.
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Closes in 24 days (Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:59pm)
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