Summary Cattery based DN38 No public transport so candidate must drive Possibility of accommodation The apprenticeship is unique as offers the opportunity to work with Cats and Horses if wanted Wage £11,778 to £19,047.60, depending on your age National Minimum Wage Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Animal care and welfare manager (level 3) Hours Shifts to be confirmed. Can be done on a rota and more time given to do the horses in the break. 30 hours a week Start date Monday 17 November 2025 Duration 1 year 3 months 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 Broadlands Cattery is looking for a trustworthy team member to come onboard. A variety of Cats are based here whilst owners go on holiday. The ideal candidate will be customer focused and have a passion for animals. The role will include: Taking payments Handling money Grooming cats Cleaning and disinfecting the cattery Booking cats in Meet and Greets On site is also an established stud which has a stallion standing. If the candidate wanted they would have an opportunity to work and care for the horses. A riding option available if competent. Due to the nature of the role the candidate would need to have experience working with animals prior. Where you'll work CATTERY BROADLANDS SEARBY WOLD LANE SEARBY TOP DN38 6BL 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 manager (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Provide care for animals to meet their welfare needs and in accordance with company policy, legal and regulatory obligations. Monitor and oversee animal care ensuring the five welfare needs are met and in accordance with company policy, legislation and regulations. Evaluate animal behavioural characteristics in order to establish animal care requirements. Assess and evaluate animal health using the least invasive methods and use this to inform the care plan. Deliver medical and preventative treatments in accordance with company policies and following veterinary advice. Handle and move animals using the least invasive, minimally aversive methods suitable for the situation. Assess animal weight and carry out body condition scoring. Produce care plans to meet the welfare needs of the animal. Implement animal socialisation strategies to ensure animal health and welfare is maintained. Select sustainable accommodation solutions that ensure the welfare, safety and security of animals. Manage biosecurity risks by ensuring disinfecting, cleaning and waste disposal in line with company procedures and legislation. Complete health and safety risk assessments. Monitor compliance with risk assessments and provide feedback to support the development of health and safety policies. Resolve customer complaints. Collaborate with colleagues, supply chains and customers. Supervise the day to day running of the business (including the allocation of resources, ordering stock and scheduling workload). Keep up to date with advances in animal care working practices and technologies and identify opportunities for these to be applied. Monitor the health and safety of animals and people in accordance with company policies and procedures. Support and mentor colleagues and provide constructive feedback. Seek feedback and identify personal development needs. Undertake and apply learning from relevant continual professional development. Provide operational information to inform team goals and objective setting. Monitor progress towards the achievement of team goals and objectives. Assimilate information to make changes to the animal care provision. Provide care for animals to meet their welfare needs and in accordance with company policy, legal and regulatory obligations. Monitor and oversee animal care ensuring the five welfare needs are met and in accordance with company policy, legislation and regulations. Evaluate animal behavioural characteristics in order to establish animal care requirements. Assess and evaluate animal health using the least invasive methods and use this to inform the care plan. Deliver medical and preventative treatments in accordance with company policies and following veterinary advice. Handle and move animals using the least invasive, minimally aversive methods suitable for the situation. Assess animal weight and carry out body condition scoring. Produce care plans to meet the welfare needs of the animal. Implement animal socialisation strategies to ensure animal health and welfare is maintained. Select sustainable accommodation solutions that ensure the welfare, safety and security of animals. Manage biosecurity risks by ensuring disinfecting, cleaning and waste disposal in line with company procedures and legislation. Complete health and safety risk assessments. Monitor compliance with risk assessments and provide feedback to support the development of health and safety policies. Resolve customer complaints. Collaborate with colleagues, supply chains and customers. Supervise the day to day running of the business (including the allocation of resources, ordering stock and scheduling workload). Keep up to date with advances in animal care working practices and technologies and identify opportunities for these to be applied. Monitor the health and safety of animals and people in accordance with company policies and procedures. Support and mentor colleagues and provide constructive feedback. Seek feedback and identify personal development needs. Undertake and apply learning from relevant continual professional development. Provide operational information to inform team goals and objective setting. Monitor progress towards the achievement of team goals and objectives. Assimilate information to make changes to the animal care provision. Training schedule Animal Care and Welfare Manager Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard: All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach More training information This apprenticeship is practical based and therefore, not lots of time spent in a classroom. If you did not achieve your GCSE's we can support you whilst on programme You have to have lived in the UK for 3 years or more to apply for this role Requirements 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 Administrative skills Logical Team working Initiative About this employer Cattery https://broadlandscattery.co.uk/ (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship Full time employment Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: HADDON TRAINING LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000347949.