Dog and Cat Groomer Apprentice

From the employer: “I started my business 6 ½ years ago part time. As it got busier I decided to take the leap to full time and to get my own place. I am a pet groomer, dogs and cats, it is mostly dogs though. It has got to the point where I am turning away customers because I just can’t fit them in. As a trainer for 25 years in my previous job, I enjoy teaching people what I do, it is a passion. I therefore think it is now the time to build my business up a bit more by introducing another member of staff. That’s where my search for a new apprentice started.”

Typical duties for an apprentice will be, sweeping and hoovering, cleaning up after any ‘accidents’ with the dogs, cleaning the baths, tools, folding towels. After a period of training they will get more hands on with the dogs and bath and dry them. They will then progress to prepping dogs for the bath, which could include ear cleaning, brushing and clipping. Eventually they would be expected to complete a full groom, bath, dry, clip and scissor.

Duties will build up to include, but not limited to:

- Welcoming customers to the salon
- Preparing dogs for grooming, bathing, drying and nail clipping
- Assisting in maintaining the high standards of cleanliness of the salon
- Working as a team member to ensure the smooth running of a busy salon
- Follow instructions from team members
- Learning how to handle and style dogs

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate apprentice dog groomer to join our team to progress onto becoming a full time stylist. The salon is a friendly and fun place to work and would suit any hard working individual who loves all dogs

**Desired Skills & Qualities**
- First and foremost is a passion for dogs
- Time keeping skills
- Keenness to learn and follow direction
- Hardworking, enthusiastic and reliable
- Excellent communication skills to speak with clients
- Confidence to work with a wide range of dogs from puppies to old dogs

**Desired Qualifications**
- GCSE Grade 4/C maths and English or equivalent desired but not essential.
- _**Applicants MUST NOT already hold a level 2 of higher in dog grooming.**_

**Future Progression**

**Training**
- Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
- The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Dog Groomer Apprenticeship
- The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits 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.
- The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete the apprenticeship.

**Job Type**: Apprenticeship

Pay: From £7.55 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Dog Grooming Apprentice