Apprentice Canine Carer at KEITS Training Services Ltd
Colchester CO3 0LE, , United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 25

Salary

7.55

Posted On

04 Jun, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Animal Care, Instructions

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

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.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALITIES

  • Be trustworthy and show good attendance in previous roles/school/college
  • Reliable
  • Compassionate
  • Good Communication
  • Flexible
  • Hard Working
  • Organised
  • Ability to follow instructions.
  • Enthusiastic
  • Healthy and Active
  • Happy and Outgoing
  • Positive outlook
  • Friendly
  • Calm
  • Composed
  • Able to work in a small team and take responsibility.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or higher in animal care to be eligible.
Responsibilities
  • 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
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