The successful applicant will be required to:
- Monitor play and behaviour among dogs.
- Learn about appropriate play behaviours in the day care environment.
- Participate in and lead group activities and games with dogs.
- Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the centre.
- Assist with feeding dogs following a feeding plan.
- Take dogs out for toilet breaks.
- Monitor the health and wellbeing of dogs.
- Clean communal and public areas.
- Assist with meet and greets.
- Adhere to the schedule of activities set for each day.
Skills & Qualities
- A positive, can-do attitude
- Hard working
- A passion for animal care and canine welfare
- A willingness to work with dogs of all shapes and sizes
- Willingness to learn
- Willingness to do the less pleasant jobs that go hand in hand with animal care, eg toileting
Qualifications
- No qualifications required
- Applications MUST NOT already hold a level 2 or 3 in Animal Care, this will affect your eligibility and make your application unsuccessful.
Future prospects
- Further training and senior positions may be available on completion of your apprenticeship
- Dog Handler/Trainer
Training
- Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
- The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Animal Care & Welfare Apprenticeship Standard.
- The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
- The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship
Things to consider
- You will be active most of the day.
- Supportive and friendly team.
- KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: £5.28 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22/08/2026
Reference ID: Animal care apprenticeship - Colchester, CO4 9TQ
