Kennel Care Assistant Apprenticeship
Oakwood Park Kennels · Bracknell Forest
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Large, busy Dog Boarding Kennels in Berkshire with a dedicated team of canine carers for our valued clients.
8.20am - 5.30pm including 2 short breaks and 1 hour lunch. Average 38 hours per week over 7 days. Working days to be confirmed, rota will include weekends and Bank Holidays. Christmas and New Year working is normally shared between all staff. 38 hours a week1 year 2 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Dog Handling, Physical Fitness, Common sense, Ability to work independentlyRequirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or Equivalent)
- Maths (grade 4/C or Equivalent)
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
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Dog Handling
- Physical Fitness
- Common sense
- Ability to work independently
Other requirements
This role has a two months probationary period before you start the on-line study.
You must have your own transport to get to our location.
Working with animals is an all-weather task. Many tasks are repetitive but still require a high standard at all times. Shift work including weekends and bank holidays is not optional.
You must also be self motivated and take pride in your own work. Having a good work ethic and being reliable is also essential. In addition, we are only looking for people who have a genuine interest in and affection for dogs of ALL shapes and sizes.
English (grade 4/C or Equivalent), Maths (grade 4/C or Equivalent), Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Dog Handling, Physical Fitness, Common sense, Ability to work independentlyAfter this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Possibility of permanent role after the apprenticeship.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
