Position Overview & Specifications

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Dog Daycare Assistant

We are hiring!

Would you like to gain an intermediate apprenticeship in Animal Care?

We are looking for a dog loving person to join our friendly team, we provide dogs with the chance to socialise and play all day in a safe, fun and stimulating environment. We require a like-minded individual with a passion for canine care.

The post is a minimum of 30 hours a week and you will be asked to be available for work between the hours of 8:00am-5:30pm from Mondays to Fridays.

You must be able to work in a challenging, demanding and high paced environment. You need to be confident and calm around dogs and be able to think on your feet. You must be a committed team player with bags of enthusiasm and be able to listen carefully and follow instructions. You will have a happy, pleasant and positive disposition and have a positive can-do attitude. You must be reliable, hardworking, and trustworthy with a genuine desire to work with dogs in a professional manner.

Ideal candidates will have researched our company and will have an understanding of the service and standards that we offer.

Our Ideal Candidate:

loves all things dog
a team player and good communicator
responsible and punctual
reliable and trustworthy
willingness to learn and follow instructions
attention to detail
calm and composed
enthusiastic and motivated
cheerful positive attitude
a creative side would be a bonus

Mandatory requirements:

Must be aged 16+ and have officially left school
Minimum of 4 GCSE's at grade D/3 and above including Maths and English or a vocational qualification at Level 1, plus GCSE grade D/3 in both Maths and English
Must not already hold a Level 2 or above qualification in Animal Care to be eligible for this apprenticeship

Expected duration: 15 months

Apprenticeship: Intermediate Level 2 Animal Care & Welfare Assistant

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary: £158.40 per week

Benefits: