Level 3 Animal Care Apprentice
(Walls4Paws exclusive Homeboarding EST and Gables Equestrian)

We are searching for a groom to join our team and assist with all aspects of horse care. You will carry out day to day care of the horses and equipment along with feeding and care of our livery horses.

This is a level 3 position so it is vital that applicants have previous experience with horses and can confidently assist and manage other yard staff.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Care of horses and equipment
• Managing and supervising other staff at the yard and the kennels
• Mucking out
•  Feeding
•  Grooming
• Supporting and assisting liveries
• Assisting the running of the kennels
• Care and preparation of livery horses
• Assisting with and arranging visits from professionals such as vets, farriers and physiotherapists
• Grooming at shows may be required
• Yard maintenance
• Customer service and dealing with clients
• Various business related tasks may be required such as invoicing/account management.

Desired skills and qualities

• Applicants MUST have previous experience with handling horses and dogs. These skills are essential and must be shown on application.
• Enthusiastic and dedicated

Desired qualifications

• GCSEs grades A-C/8-4 in English and maths or equivalent desirable but not essential
• Applicants must either already hold level 2 qualification in Animal or Horse Care or have extensive previous experience with horses/dogs as this is a level 3 position.

Future prospects

• The possibility of continued employment once finished for the right candidate

Training

• Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
• The applicant will be working towards a Level 3 Animal Care Apprenticeship
• 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

• • Applicants must be able to travel to work on time due to the workplace being a yard that’s based in more rural locations.
  • KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
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