An amazing opportunity to complete an Animal Care Level 2 Apprenticeship. You will learn to be a kennel assistant, with all that entails such as:
- Walking dogs
- Cleaning accommodation
- Dog nutrition (and cats)
- Site maintenance, making sure is is hazard free
- Working as part of a team that takes animal care very seriously.
- It is a fun job, playing with dogs, stroking and cuddling cats (when they let you!) and being responsible for the care and wellbeing of a the animals left in our charge.
- There is a lot of walking, so you will be very fit and you will be outdoors in all kinds of weather.
Desired Skills and Qualities
- Conscientious
- Good sense of humour
- Loves animals, (does not mind picking up poo and cleaning cat litter trays)
- Good time keeping
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Common sense
- Ability to follow instructions
- Good listening skills
Qualifications
- Maths and English at GCSE level at C and above are desired
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 & Welfare 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
- 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.
Things to Consider
- Mainly outdoor, working with animals, lots of exercise, and a great deal of fun playing with the dogs and cuddling cats.
- KEITS reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date provided if necessary.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: From £7.55 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Kennel Assistant Apprentice, Etwall