Canine Carer Apprentice

1 week ago

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom KEITS Training Services Ltd Full time

A multi-award-winning dog daycare in Bury St Edmunds who strive to offer the best for our dogs. It is a luxury Unkennelled environment, resembling a playschool or nursery where dogs play freely together. 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 Camp Carers, look after dogs and be part of a growing award-winning team in our brand new 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.

Vacancies always prove to be popular so think about what makes you stand out to be in with a chance for an interview.

**It is not enough to simply state you love dogs and it would be a dream job.**

Duties include;
- Contribute to providing a caring, stimulating and safe environment for all dogs
- Caring and general supervision of the dogs
- Vigilance in supervising their care, well-being and entertainment
- 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
- General cleaning duties, hoovering, sweeping, mopping, polishing, washing up etc.
- All other miscellaneous duties that may occur on a day to day 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

**Desired skills**
- Reliable
- Compassionate
- Good Communication
- Flexible
- Hard Working
- Organised
- Ability to follow instructions
- Healthy and Active
- Happy and Outgoing
- Positive outlook
- Friendly
- Calm
- Composed

**Desired qualifications**
- Nil, but any volunteering, work experience in animal environments are viewed favourably.
- GCSE’s or equivalent in maths and English Grade C/4 or higher are desirable but not essential.

**Future prospects**
- 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 on site visit throughout the apprenticeship.
- The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.

**Things to consider**
- Due to the hours and location, it is essential you have access to your own transport/can guarantee you will arrive to work on time
- You will be active most of the day, on your feet. Some find the role too tiring and therefore will not be suitable for the position.
- We pick up dog mess.
- We work long shifts, which are very tiring, running around after and playing with dogs all day is physically tiring, you need to be fit
- We work inside and outside in all weathers and temperatures.
- KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: From £5.28 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Canine Carer Apprentice

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