Animal Care and Welfare Assistant apprentice
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Company: CAMEL CREEK LIMITED
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Location: Wadebridge, PL27 7RA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000021046
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Application Deadline Date: 10/04/2026
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Start Date: 01/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 8am - 5pm, Rota/shifts, will include weekends and school holidays, 1 hour for breaks, broken up into 3 different break times. Exact shifts TBC.
Brief Description
Camel Creek are offering an exciting opportunity to join their dynamic team as an Animal Care and Welfare Assistant apprentice! Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career in this exciting industry.
Training to be Provided
You will be working towards a Level 2 Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.
You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an assessor and an Apprenticeship advisor.
You will be required to attend Cornwall College Duchy Stoke Climsland on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training.
Future Prospects
Potential to progress onto the Animal Care & Welfare Level 3 apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
- Carry out daily animal husbandry tasks including feeding, cleaning enclosures, monitoring health and maintaining high welfare standards.
- Prepare diets and maintain accurate records relating to animal care, behaviour and welfare.
- Assist with enclosure maintenance and ensure animal habitats are safe, clean and enriching.
- Observe animals closely and report any health or behavioural concerns to senior staff.
- Participate in public engagement activities including animal handling sessions, educational talks and demonstrations.
- Support and deliver guided tours for school groups and visitors.
- Assist with the handling and training of animals where appropriate, following safe working practices.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, biosecurity and health and safety across all animal areas.
- Work collaboratively with staff and students to support learning activities within the animal management department.
- Contribute to the overall upkeep and presentation of the animal facilities for visitors and educational use.
Other Information
This job role is within a remote location, therefore you will need your own transport to access your workplace and college.