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Apprentice Dog Care Assistant
Apply From: 25/01/2025
Learning Provider
Delivered by MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE
Employer
MACFARLANE CANINE SERVICES LIMITED
Vacancy Description
At Macfarlane Canine Services, all the dogs are welcomed into carefully chosen social groups of similar size, play styles and energy levels. It is the Dog Care Assistant’s responsibility to ensure that the physical and emotional needs of all the dogs in their care are met.
Dogs arrive at the Centre at 8am and go home by 6pm. Throughout the day they are supervised during an array of different social group activities that allow for natural expression of canine behaviour, including play, individual choice, and the provision of rest.
Under the supportive guidance of skilled and knowledgeable industry professionals, the successful candidate will learn the necessary skills required for the role, including:
1. Active supervision and management of dog social groups, including anticipation of behaviours
2. Physical examination and grooming of different breeds of dog
3. Canine body language, dog behaviour, and social group dynamics
4. How to plan and implement environmental enrichment activities and reward-based training sessions
5. How to prepare food and frozen Kongs, and feeding the dogs
6. How to facilitate the successful introduction of each dog into the social groups
The successful candidate will:
1. Understand the physical nature of the role
2. Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and presentation by cleaning and disinfecting all areas within and surrounding the Centre, including toilets and reception area
3. Undertake laundry duties and any other reasonable duties within the Centre
4. Have the drive and determination to learn and achieve the skills to be proficient in their role and take full advantage of in-house training opportunities
5. Establish good relations with clients
6. Follow all Health & Safety procedures
7. Follow written and verbal instructions accurately
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Apprentice Dog Care Assistant
Employer Description
Macfarlane Canine Services are a leader within the dog care industry and offer the best in Doggy Day Care, Behaviour & Training in Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire.
Vacancy Location
UNIT 5 150 PRESTON ROAD LANCASHIRE FY8 5AT
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
1
Vacancy Reference Number
1000297891
Key Dates
Apply From
25/01/2025
Closing Date For Applications
2025-02-19 23:59:59
Interview Begin From
Possible Start Date
2025-04-07 00:00:00
Training
Training to be Provided
Training will be provided by Myerscough College working towards an Apprenticeship qualification as an Animal Care & Welfare Assistant (Level 2), through a work-based blended delivery programme consisting predominantly of on-site training and assessment within the workplace.
Apprentices without level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and Maths prior to taking the end-point assessment.
Learning Provider
MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE
Skills Required
Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness
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