Doggy Daycare Assistant Apprentice (Maison Des Animaux)

Doggy Daycare Assistant Apprentice
(Maison Des Animaux)

We provide quality day care and boarding based on our farm which is set within 40acres of countryside. We have excellent facilities to keep the dogs in our care safe and entertained during their stay, which include the bespoke day care centre, grooming salon and secure field. We are a forward thinking and have many other projects and initiatives that we are working on to improve and develop the business. This job will have a rough start date of 5th October.

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

• 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 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

• Due to a remote location, access to a car or regular lift essential as the business is not on a bus route!
• 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.