Summary
The role will involve caring for and supervising dogs in daycare, assisting with daily tasks in our grooming room, and helping on reception with customer service, bookings and greeting clients. This is a varied, hands-on role that offers the opportunity to gain experience in dog care, grooming and the day-to-day running of a dog business.
What you will do at work
We are looking for a enthusiastic and caring apprentice to join our doggy daycare team! We’re looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, passionate about animals and eager to learn.
You will be working in the daycare to help supervise and care for the dogs, and help out in the groom room. You will also help with reception duties.
Training
Training will be delivered by Myerscough College where you will work towards the Level 2 Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship qualification.
Delivery is work-based using blended learning technologies on the employer’s premises. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Patience
- Passionate about dogs
- Passionate about dog welfare
- Providing excellent dog care
- A genuine love for animals
- Caring
- Friendly and approachable
- Good people skills
- Good timekeeping
- A strong work ethic
- Responsible / trustworthy
- Committed to the role
- Takes pride in their work
- Willing to learn
- Takes feedback on board
- Develops new skills
Qualifications
- GCSE English (2-9/E-A*) – desired
- GCSE Maths (2-9/E-A*) – desired
About this employer
We are passionate about dogs and their welfare and ensuring they receive the hightest standard of care is extremely important to us. We believe in having the right team in place is essential to providing a safe, happy and positive environment for every dog in our care.
After this apprenticeship
- To gain a recognised qualification and develop practical skills and knowledge in dog care.
- To build confidence and experience working with dogs.
- To develop the skills needed to pursue future employment opportunities within the animal care industry.
- To have a basic understanding of dog grooming.
Things to consider
You will spend a lot of time cleaning up after dogs and you will be expected to maintain high hygiene standards. This is not a job where you sit around and cuddle dogs all day, the dogs must be treated with respect and in a professional manner. You will be in contact with dog fur and dander which can irritate asthma suffers.
To ensure your application has the best chance of being considered for the vacancy you must provide information on all qualifications undertaken stating highest grades achieved in every subject, paying particular attention to Maths and English. Along with this you need to state any previous work experience.