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THE ENGLISH SCHOOL OF FALCONRY BIRD OF PREY CENTRE · Bedford

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Social careApprenticeshipOn-siteFull-TimeApprenticeship

This is a full-time position 5 days a week, including weekends & Bank Holidays 8.30am - 5.00pm. 40 hours a week1 yearCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, You do need to hold a full UK driver's license for this role.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

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

Other requirements

  • You do need to hold a full UK driver's license for this role.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Will provide the opportunity to go on to work at other zoos, bird of prey centres.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 12 Aug 2026
Apply by 30 Sep 2026

Where you'd be based

MK45 3DT

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