Location:
Course level:
Intermediate
Course Duration:
16 months
Application Deadline Date:
4.8.26
Weekly Hours:
30hrs
Salary:
Apprenticeship Wage
Positions:
1
About this opportunity:
Needham Canine Adventures is a dog day care creche. We offer Day Care for dogs (generally whilst people are at work) and grooming facilities. It is a luxury unkennelled environment, (resembling a children’s nursery) where dogs play freely together. We have ball pits climbing frames, paddling pools, slides and wendy houses, plus lots of interactive games for the dogs to play. A fantastic opportunity for someone who has a keen love of animals to learn to be one of our Canine Carers and be involved in the everyday tasks in the creche. Applicants will need to have a natural affinity with dogs and be a true dog lover!
Are you passionate about Dogs? Then this could be the job just for you!
Here at Needham Canine Adventures we have a fantastic opportunity for you to become a part of our team. We are a luxury unkenneled environment where dogs play freely together with a range of toys and equipment including, Ball pits, American Climbing frames and lots of interactive games and toys.
You will need to have a natural affinity with dogs and obviously a dog lover!
Duties include:
Contribute to providing a caring, stimulating, and safe environment for all dogs
Caring and general supervision of the dogs
Vigilance in supervising their care, well-being and entertainment
Ensuring a plentiful supply of water
Ensuring dog waste is removed immediately
Tending to the dogs thoughtfully, gently, and with care
Feeding the dogs correctly (measured and on time)
Dealing with any “special needs” dogs’, i.e. older dogs or some on medication
Paying close attention to the notices regarding dogs status such as an injury, recent surgery, or allergy
Careful and efficient monitoring of any changes or differences in dogs’ behaviour/temperament/condition
Communicating and working with the team
General cleaning duties, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing, washing up, etc.
All other miscellaneous duties that may occur on a day-to-day basis
Any other reasonable duties as the needs of the business evolve
You will answer to and work directly with the managing director.
Desired skills & Qualities
Trustful – held a position or performed a duty previously which details high levels of trust (at school if this is first position, i.e. prefect, club leader)
Efficient and thorough, paying attention to detail
Previous experience with dogs is required and details must be shown on the application
Friendly face-to-face manner and personable soft skills
Capable of communicating clearly with all members of the team
Outgoing
Able to follow written and verbal instructions exactly
Can prove your reliability, your attendance record must be exemplary
Highly committed to the dog’s wellbeing and happiness
Confident
You will be expected to demonstrate a calm approach
A natural love of dogs
A caring and professional approach
Proactive approach
Adaptability
Trustworthy
Punctual
Reliable
Desired qualifications
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths is desired
Applicants must not already hold a Level 2 or 3 in Animal Care to be eligible
No previous qualifications necessary although experience with dogs in any form is welcome.
Needham would like the candidate to have researched the business by finding their website and Facebook page to get an insight into our daily activities.
Future prospects
Further training and management positions will be available
Apprentices that excel will be considered for a permanent position
Needham have had many apprentices and still have them working with them. Two of their apprentices have gone on to be Assistant Managers and Senior Carers.
Training
Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
The applicant will be working towards and gain 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
Things to consider
Due to the hours and our location it is essential you have access to your own transport/can ensure you arrive to work on time
You will need to arrive ready to start for 8am and leave after the last dog at 6pm on working days
You will be physically active for most of the day. We pick up dog mess! We work long shifts and spend a lot of time running around after dogs which can be physically tiring
You need to be able to cope with the physical demands of the role as we are inside and outside in all weathers
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.
