Level 3 Animal Care Apprentice (Billericay Doggie Daycare)

Billericay Doggie Daycare is an established industry leading Dog Daycare & Enrichment Centre. Canine enrichment is all about providing activities and environments that look after your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. As the saying goes, ‘variety is the spice of life’, and the same applies to your dog. Set on two acres of farmland as an outdoor daycare we provide care for our dogs come rain or shine. We’re officially licensed by Chelmsford Council, making us the top dog daycare destination in Billericay and beyond!

Responsibilities

• Assessing animal behaviour
• Supervising and managing staff
• Supervise the day to day running of the business
• Building and maintaining customer relationships and resolving complaints, explaining how the communication style they use affects outcomes.
• Keeping things tidy & clean
• Supporting other staff in getting activities ready
• Dog training and behaviour
• Follow health and safety requirements and respect the equality, diversity, and inclusion of others

Desired Skills & Qualities

• Eagerness to learn
• Good time keeping
• Passionate about working with dogs
• An innovative and out-of-the-box mindset, eager to help move the business forward.

Desired Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE’s, or equivalents, as a minimum.
• Applicants MUST already hold a level 2 animal care or have extensive industry experience to be eligible for this level 3 position

Training

• The apprentice will be working towards a Level 3 Animal Care Apprenticeship and build a portfolio of evidence. You will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete the apprenticeship.
• All training will take place at the work location and the applicant will complete an animal care apprenticeship in full.

Future Progression

• Most of our learners stay if they have reached the desired development. If they do not, they usually go on to do grooming or vet nursing.

Job Considerations

• Due to location, applicants cannot use public transport to get to work, they must have their own means of getting to work.
• The induction may take place at our other site; Paws Indoors.
• This is a fast paced job role so be prepared to be on your feet.
• KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.

Why Work for Us?

• Established 5 Star Standard Animal Establishment
• In-house training which counts towards CPD Points
• Possible future employment

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