Job Description
Puppy Cottages in Preesall are looking to recruit an Animal Care Apprentice to assist in the day-to-day running of the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a keen interest in animals.
The role is varied and duties would include:
- Walking the dogs in a place of natural beauty on the sea wall with very safe pathways
- Shampooing and blow drying and grooming the dogs to a high standard
- Keeping the kennels clean and bedding
- Entertaining the dogs with toys, reinforcement train and educational games
The ideal candidate would be local to the area, keen to learn, hardworking, reliable and have some interest or experience in animal care.
You will work 35 hours per week between 9.00am (earliest start) and 4.00pm (latest finish), Monday to Friday with some occasional weekend work required. Times may vary depending on the season but this will be discussed at interview.
You will be paid a minimum of £4.50 per hour. This will be reviewed throughout the programme and may increase depending on performance and progression.
Training will be provided by Myerscough College towards the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Animal Care, through a Work-based blended delivery programme consisting predominantly of on-site training and assessment within the workplace.
Personal Qualities :
- The ideal candidate must be keen to learn, enjoy a challenge, be honest, hardworking, reliable and personable and have a keen interest in animals and their welfare
Skills Required :
- The ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative
Future Prospects :
Possibility to progress on to the Advanced Apprenticeship.
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