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Apprentice Canine Carer

LINCOLN CANINE CRECHE LTD.
Pay: £102.00 Text
Location: Lincolnshire Lincoln United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Mar 2017
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E02387592
Agriculture/Conservation 2017-02-03 2017-03-01

Job Description

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, hoovering, sweeping, mopping, polishing, washing up etc.

  • All other miscellaneous duties that may occur on a day to day basis.

  • Any other reasonable duties as per the needs of the business evolves.

  • You will answer to and work directly with the Managing Director.


Personal Qualities :

  • Friendly face to face manner and personable soft skills.

  • Capable of communicating clearly with all members of the team.

  • Outgoing.

  • Confident.

  • Pro active attitude.

  • Adaptability.

  • Trustworthy.

  • Punctual.

  • Reliable.



Skills Required :

  • You will be expected to demonstrate a calm approach.

  • A natural love of dogs.

  • A caring and professional approach.

  • 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.

  • Able to follow written and verbal instructions exactly. 

  • Can prove your reliability, your attendance record must be exemplary.

  • Highly committed to the dogs well being and happiness.



Future Prospects : Further training and management positions will be available. Apprentices that excel will be considered.

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