Apprentice Animal Care Assistant

Animal Care Assistant tasks;

Day to day care of animals on site including dogs, cats, small animals  Cleaning of accommodation Grooming Feeding Exercise Administering medication if required Ensuring animal welfare needs are met on a daily basis Ensuring animals receive appropriate enrichment for their specific needs Exercising dogs via walking & use of outside exercise areas Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness & hygiene on site, to the animal accommodation, food preparation, laundry, store areas, staff & volunteer facilities Ensure buildings/exercise areas are always secure Carrying out health checks on animals and reporting any concerns & feedback to the team Assisting with Behaviour Plans by observing behavioural changes & recording & reporting to the Senior animal handler. Assisting with carrying out on-going assessments for animals at the Centre under the direction of the senior animal handler & management team Working alongside Volunteers and Work Experience students Keeping animal records accurate in files & systems Working to Centre protocols to maintain high standards of presentation throughout the centre Being responsible for their own health and safety To undertake any other duties required by the Management team

Training:
You will be working towards the Level 2 Animal Care and Welfare Assistant apprenticeship 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

Training Outcome:
For the right candidate there could be the opportunity to progress into permanent roles within the centre

Employer Description:
St. Giles Animal Care Centre is a family run business that includes a large rehoming centre funded by the centre, St Giles Animal Rescue and the RSPCA. The centre also provides a range of services to pet owners such as Pet Boarding, Veterinary Clinic, Animal Therapies, Doggie Day Care, Dog Training, Grooming and Individual Pet Cremations.

Working Hours :
3 weekdays and Every other Saturday and Sunday. Days and shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness