Location:
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Course level:
Level 2
Course Duration:
16 months approx.
Application Deadline Date:
28.7.26
Weekly Hours:
Minimum of 30 hours/week
Salary:
Apprenticeship Wage
Positions:
1
About this opportunity:
Sarah Wall and family have created a loving home environment in which to welcome your dog as their guest. Whether its just for the day or a sleepover, your dog will become one of the family. Set in 35 acres of Derbyshire countryside, The Gables is a smoke free and kennel free environment which will become a haven for your dog whenever you need a getaway. All dogs in our care live in our family home where we can provide 24 hour care and attention. Our cosy home with log fires in winter and underfloor heating will ensure your dog feels part of the family. There is also a livery yard of 23 horses on the site offering 5 star livery with fantastic facilities catering for happy hackers to competition horses.
We are recruiting for a passionate and committed individual to join our team caring for the dogs and horses in our care.
Duties will include, but not limited to;
Welcoming dogs to the boarding and day care
Supervising groups of dogs
Cleaning
Ensuring a safe environment for the dogs
Maintaining the welfare of the dogs and horses at all time
Dealing with any issues that may arise
Communicating with customers
General yard duties
Mucking out
Turning out and catching in
Feeding and watering
Exercising
Maintaining grazing and the yard
This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to join a fun and friendly team in a varied role learning about the care of animals for a future career in the industry.
Desired Skills and Qualities
Previous experience with animal preferred, details to be shown on application.
Committed
Time keeping
Team worker
Communication
Reliable
Desired Qualifications
Applicants must NOT already hold a level 2 or higher in animal care
Future Prospects
Opportunity for employment after apprenticeship if a position is available.
Opportunity for a level 3 apprenticeship route.
Training Provided
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
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.
