Apprentice Canine Carer

2 weeks ago

Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom KEITS Training Services Ltd Full time
A fast-growing dog day care in Colchester who strive to offer the very best for our dogs. It is a luxury Unkennelled environment, resembling a playschool or nursery where dogs play freely together (up to 40).

A focus on dogs' enjoyment and socialisation with lots of interactive games for the dogs to play, engage and learn.


A fantastic opportunity for someone who has a keen love of animals to become one of our Canine Carers, look after dogs and be part of a growing team in our custom-built facility.

You will have a natural affinity with dogs and obviously a dog lover


You will most likely not have gained experience that will be that relevant, however we expect you to have at least walked a dog and know some basic commands.

We do expect you to have an understanding of dogs and general behaviour, be confident in and around a group of dogs and have a positive attitude to join our team.


Duties include:

  • Contribute to providing a caring, stimulating, and safe environment for all dogs.
  • Must be confident in handling dogs of all ages and breeds.
  • Ensuring a plentiful supply of water.
  • Ensuring dog waste is removed immediately.
  • Tending to the dogs thoughtfully, gently and with care.
  • Feeding the dogs correctly (measured and on time).
  • Dealing with any "special needs" dogs, i.e., older dogs or some on medication.
  • Paying close attention to the notices regarding dogs' status such as an injury, recent surgery, or allergy.
  • Careful and efficient monitoring of any changes or differences in dogs' behaviour/temperament/condition.
  • Communicating and working with the team.
  • Treating peers with respect.
  • Supervision of mental and physical enrichment games and creating exciting new activities for all dogs to participate in.
  • Supervising all activities including general play with toys and ensure the dogs interact with each other appropriately intervention required when play is getting too boisterous or over exuberant.
  • General cleaning duties, including hygienic cleaning of urine and faeces; also, cleaning tasks at the end of the day like hoovering, sweeping, mopping, polishing, washing up etc.
  • All other miscellaneous duties that may occur on a daytoday basis.
  • Any other reasonable duties as per the needs of the business evolves.
  • You will answer to and work directly with the Managing Director
  • Ensuring dogs are happy and safe at all times.
  • Keeping an open and honest dialogue with senior management.
  • We have 3 team members that have completed this apprenticeship, all achieved a distinction, and all are still valued members of our team.
  • Working with up to 40 dogs a day is very rewarding & unique experience.
  • The opportunity to work with many different breeds of dog.
  • Being apart of a welcoming and friendly team

Desired Skills and Qualities

  • Be trustworthy and show good attendance in previous roles/school/college
  • Reliable
  • Compassionate
  • Good Communication
  • Flexible
  • Hard Working
  • Organised
  • Ability to follow instructions.
  • Enthusiastic
  • Healthy and Active
  • Happy and Outgoing
  • Positive outlook
  • Friendly
  • Calm
  • Composed
  • Able to work in a small team and take responsibility.

Desired Qualifications

  • Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or higher in animal care to be eligible.

Future Prospects

  • An opportunity to stay a part of the team after qualification has been completed.
  • Future learning and experience in all areas of the business
  • More courses available to further learning

Training

  • Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
  • The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 animal care apprenticeship.
  • The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and onsite visit throughout the apprenticeship.
  • The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.

Things to Consider

  • KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
  • Applicants may not hear if they are unsuccessful due to the popularity of our vacancies

Job Types:
Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary:
£5.28 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work Location:
In person

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