Apprentice Canine Carer (Colchester Canine Creche)

Summary

A fantastic opportunity for someone who has a keen love of animals to become one of our Canine Carers, look after dogs and be part of a growing team in our custom-built facility.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)

Hours

To be discussed at interview

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 19 May 2025

Duration

1 year 4 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

A fast-growing dog daycare in Colchester who strive to offer the very best for our dogs. It is a luxury Unkennelled environment, resembling a playschool or nursery where dogs play freely together (up to 40). A focus on dogs’ enjoyment and socialisation with lots of interactive games for the dogs to play, engage and learn.

A fantastic opportunity for someone who has a keen love of animals to become one of our Canine Carers, look after dogs and be part of a growing team in our custom-built facility.

You will have a natural affinity with dogs and obviously a dog lover!

You will most likely not have gained experience that will be that relevant, however we expect you to have at least walked a dog and know some basic commands. We do expect you to have an understanding of dogs and general behaviour, be confident in and around a group of dogs and have a positive attitude to join our team.

Duties include:

Contribute to providing a caring, stimulating, and safe environment for all dogs
Must be confident in handling dogs of all ages and breeds
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
Treating peers with respect
Supervision of mental and physical enrichment games and creating exciting new activities for all dogs to participate in
Supervising all activities including general play with toys and ensure the dogs interact with each other appropriately - intervention required when play is getting too boisterous or over exuberant
General cleaning duties, including hygienic cleaning of urine and faeces; also, cleaning tasks at the end of the day like 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
Ensuring dogs are happy and safe at all times
Keeping an open and honest dialogue with senior management

Where you’ll work

UNIT 4
MOSS ROAD
STANWAY
COLCHESTER
CO3 0LE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD

Your training course

Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Your training plan

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 apprenticeship
The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on-site visit throughout the apprenticeship
The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

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 To Apply click Apply for this Role and for our top tips on how to fill out your application form click here

About this company

A fast-growing dog day care in Colchester who strive to offer the very best for our dogs. It is a luxury Unkennelled environment, resembling a playschool or nursery where dogs play freely together (up to 40). A focus on dogs’ enjoyment and socialisation with lots of interactive games for the dogs to play, engage and learn.

After this apprenticeship

An opportunity to stay a part of the team after qualification has been completed
Future learning and experience in all areas of the business
More courses available to further learning

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