Summary A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an apprenticeship position as a kennel assistant at Longcroft Boarding Kennels and Cattery. Wage £14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2) Hours Shift Pattern: Week 1 - 08:00-12:00 and 14:00- 17:00, 4 days. Week 2 - 08:00-12:00 and 14:00- 17:00, 6 days. To include every other weekend. 37 hours a week Start date Monday 6 October 2025 Duration 1 year Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work We are looking for enthusiastic animal loving apprentice who are keen to gain a Level 2 Animal Care apprenticeship. The right candidate needs to love being with animals and work well with within a team. Whilst working as an apprentice at Longcroft, your jobs will include (but not be limited to): Cleaning kennels Walking dogs Washing animals Feeding Giving medication Keeping the facilities and area clean and tidy You must love animals, be flexible and hardworking. Due to the location of the kennels, you must have access to your own vehicle, or be reliably brought to and from the location each day. Where you'll work STAKER LANE MICKLEOVER DERBY DE3 0DJ Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider HADDON TRAINING LIMITED Training course Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) Training schedule You will be working towards the Animal Care and Welfare Assistant level 2 apprenticeship qualification provided through Haddon Training Level 1 or 2 maths and/ or English training for Functional Skills also provided, if required 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 IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Administrative skills Team working Initiative Patience Physical fitness Other requirements Please ensure that you are able to reliably get to and from the location each day as there is no public transport near the area. About this employer A boarding kennels & cattery you can trust. With over 25 years of experience, we are a family-run business dedicated to providing a safe and loving environment for your pet while you're away. Currently owned by Rosemary Thomas, our fully licensed kennel and cattery can accommodate 65 dogs and 20 cats. We are inspected by the local authority and we welcome owners to visit our premises without appointments during opening hours. For any price enquiries or to make an appointment, please do not hesitate to contact us. We also have a dog grooming service available on site. Rest assured that we will make sure that your dog or cat feel at home while you are away. Take a look at some of the pets we've cared for. All of our services are fully insured for your peace of mind. https://www.longcroftboardingkennels.co.uk/ (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship For the right candidate, the possibility of staying on in a full-time position. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: HADDON TRAINING LIMITED Enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk 01443749000 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000342213.