As a dog grooming apprentice at The Fairy Tails, you'll embark on a comprehensive learning journey in professional pet care. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, multi-service dog care environment.
Duties will include but not limited to;
- Grooming Skills: Work alongside experienced groomers to develop essential grooming techniques. Learn to bathe, brush, trim, and style various dog breeds, gaining skill and confidence in handling different coat types and temperaments.
- Dog Handling: Build confidence in working with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and personalities. This includes learning safe handling practices and reading canine body language.
- Daycare Operations: Familiarise yourself with our daycare services. During quieter grooming periods, you may assist in the daycare area, learning about dog socialisation and group management.
- Time Management: Develop skills to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, balancing quality care with timely service.
- Client Communication: Learn to interact professionally with pet owners, understanding their needs and providing excellent customer service.
- Health and Safety: Gain knowledge in maintaining a clean, safe environment for both pets and staff. Learn about common dog health issues and when to alert senior staff.
- Tool and Product Knowledge: Become familiar with various grooming tools, products, and equipment used in professional dog grooming.
- Business Operations: Gain insight into the day-to-day running of a multi-service pet care business.
This apprenticeship is designed to provide a solid foundation in dog grooming and overall pet care. You'll have the opportunity to progress from basic tasks to more complex grooming procedures as your skills develop. The ideal candidate should be passionate about dogs, eager to learn, and committed to providing high-quality care.
Desired Skills & Qualities
- Passion for dogs: A genuine love for dogs and a commitment to their well-being is essential.
- Patience: Ability to remain calm and composed when working with dogs of various temperaments.
- Physical stamina: Grooming can be physically demanding, requiring standing for long periods and lifting dogs.
- Manual dexterity: Good hand-eye coordination for handling grooming tools precisely.
- Attention to detail: Keen eye for ensuring each groom meets high-quality standards.
- Willingness to learn: Enthusiasm for acquiring new skills and openness to feedback.
- Good communication skills: Ability to interact professionally with both colleagues and pet owners.
- Reliability and punctuality: Consistent attendance and timeliness are crucial in a service-based business.
- Team player attitude: Willingness to collaborate and support colleagues in a busy environment.
- Basic math skills: For calculating product quantities, scheduling, and potentially handling transactions.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to assist in other areas of the business when needed.
- Cleanliness: Strong sense of hygiene and commitment to maintaining a clean work environment.
- Time management: Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality of care.
- Problem-solving skills: Capacity to think on your feet and address unexpected situations calmly.
- Animal behaviour awareness: Basic understanding of or willingness to learn about dog body language and behaviour.
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
- At The Fairy Tails, we take pride in nurturing talent from within. Many of our staff, including some at management level, began their careers as apprentices with us. Upon completing your apprenticeship, your manager will review your performance to consider you for permanent employment, subject to their discretion and business needs.
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.
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Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: £7.55 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Dog Grooming Apprentice hastings
