Doggy Daycare Assistant Apprentice

You will be working as part of our team in our busy day care centre, with lots of vocal and playful dogs of all breeds and sizes, in all weathers:

• You will be observing the dogs at all time to keep them safe and stress free and ensuring they are interacting well with each other.
• You will keep them entertained throughout the day by paying games and walking them.
• You will also be cleaning up their mess as well as feeding those who need it.
• At the end of the day, you will help clean and disinfect the day care centre, toys, bowls and blankets.
• As you progress you will interact with customers, booking dogs in and checking them out.

Desired skills and qualities

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Understanding of Dogs
• Team Working Skills
• Confident

Desired Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English & Maths (Grade 4) Desired Future Progression

• We are growing business and expect to have many more roles within the business over the years

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 Standard.
• 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.
• 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.
• There are also horses on site which you will gain experience with.

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: From £5.28 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to Commute:

• Leicester (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Leicester: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person