Level 2 Animal Care Apprentice - Pet Hotel and Grooming Salon

Chaiquinta Pet Hotel

DONCASTER, DN7 5SL

Closes in 4 days (Monday 16 December at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 November 2024


Summary

Chaiquinta Pet Hotel are looking for Level 2 Animal Care apprentices, who have a passion for animals and their care, to join their established and busy team. The right candidate will be provided the platform and support to develop their skills and establish a career in the animal care sector.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
Hours
The employer works on a rota system over a 7 day period. Successful candidates will work 5 days per week. Working hours will be 6.45am-12pm and 3-6pm so applicants must be able to travel to and from the premises twice per day. Weekend hours vary.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 9 January

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Chaiquinta Pet Hotel are a busy and active 5* pet hotel that offers a wide range of services. They are the largest pet hotel in Yorkshire and surrounding areas and offer 5* care.

Their team are some of the nicest and best in their field.

Job roles include

  • Cleaning
  • Walking
  • Ancillaries

Where you’ll work

TRANMOOR

BRAMWITH LANE

SOUTH BRAMWITH

DONCASTER

DN7 5SL

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

Animal care and welfare assistant Level 2.

Functional skills if required.

All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours. Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

The team member they are looking for must have a passion for animals and their care and an understanding that animal welfare is a priority. They must also strike to deliver the the highest standard of wellbeing, enrichment and care of animals and understand that it must be must be maintained at all times

About this company

Chaiquinta Pet Hotel and Grooming Salon has been established since 1984 with the main aim to care for the animal’s welfare to the highest standard possible whilst maintaining a homely personal approach to all our beloved guests. We provide boarding, doggie day-care, puppy playschool, socialisation and grooming for cats, dogs and other small animals.”

https://www.chaiquinta.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion, the right candidate will have the opportunity for long term employment and to progress as a team leader or coordinator. The employer likes to grow their team from within. There may also be an opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk

01443749000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000289554.

Apply now

Closes in 4 days (Monday 16 December at 11:59pm)

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