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Animal care & Welfare Assistant Apprentice (Dog Grooming Assistant) LINDA FERGUS-HUNT

Working in a busy Dog Grooming Salon Bathing, Brushing, caring for the Dogs whilst being groomed. Must be reliable, good with all breeds of dogs, have a caring attitude. Able to work in a team and show willingness to progress. Able to work weekends.

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Closing date: 17 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    Holiday pay

    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

    Monday- Thursday 0930-1700. Working occasional Saturdays

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    6 days ago

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000071851

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Brushing, Bathing, and Drying all breeds of Dogs
  • Maintaining a clean salon at all times and especially after each dog
  • Friendly towards customers and their dogs. Understand the welfare of the dogs. 

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

  • Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Level ll
  • Wagtails Dog Grooming Salon, Saltash & Cornwall College
  • working in the salon from Monday -Thursday, (Occasional weekends) being released for college one day a week. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Progress to train as a Dog Groomer
  • Work with all types of pet animals in Kennels, shops etc

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Able to work with Dogs

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths English (Grade 4) Desired

About the employer

Owner of Wagtails since 2012, Level lll Professional Dog Groomer. Wagtails is a bespoke salon focusing on 1-2-1 grooming. Working with dogs that have anxiety issues, separation anxiety, biters and all breeds of dogs. A caring, family oriented welcoming salon.

Employer

LINDA FERGUS-HUNT

Address

WAGTAILS THE ORCHARD

ADIT LANE

SALTASH

PL12 6HS

Contact

Linda Fergus-Hunt

Lindagreg13@hotmail.com

07966130742

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Training

Training provider

CORNWALL COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Animal care and welfare assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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