DOGGY DAYCARE APPRENTICE - ASSISTANT
-
Company CHARLIE'S DOGGY DAYCARE & GROOMING LTD
-
Provider MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE
-
Location Bamber Bridge, PR5 8AR
-
Type Apprenticeship
-
Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
-
Sector Agriculture, environmental and animal care
-
Ref NAS-2000059745
-
Application Deadline Date 06/11/2026
-
Start Date 16/11/2026
-
Positions Available 1
-
Working Week The apprentice will work 3 days per week between 8:00am and 6:00pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break each day. Working days will be flexible between Monday and Friday to suit the needs of the business and 3 hours of paid off-the-job training.
Brief Description
The role will involve caring for and supervising dogs in daycare, assisting with daily tasks in our grooming room, and helping on reception with customer service, bookings and greeting clients. This is a varied, hands-on role that offers the opportunity to gain experience in dog care, grooming and the day-to-day running of a dog business.
Training to be Provided
Training will be delivered by Myerscough College where you will work towards the Level 2 Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship qualification.
Delivery is work-based using blended learning technologies on the employer’s premises. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
Future Prospects
- To gain a recognised qualification and develop practical skills and knowledge in dog care.
- To build confidence and experience working with dogs.
- To develop the skills needed to pursue future employment opportunities within the animal care industry.
- To have a basic understanding of dog grooming.
Vacancy Detail
We are looking for a enthusiastic and caring apprentice to join our doggy daycare team! We’re looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, passionate about animals and eager to learn.
You will be working in the daycare to help supervise and care for the dogs, and help out in the groom room. You will also help with reception duties.
Other Information
You will spend a lot of time cleaning up after dogs and you will be expected to maintain high hygiene standards. This is not a job where you sit around and cuddle dogs all day, the dogs must be treated with respect and in a professional manner. You will be in contact with dog fur and dander which can irritate asthma suffers.
To ensure your application has the best chance of being considered for the vacancy you must provide information on all qualifications undertaken stating highest grades achieved in every subject, paying particular attention to Maths and English. Along with this you need to state any previous work experience.