Dog Grooming Assistant
(SW Dog Groomers)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning groomer, learning how to groom dogs and cats. The course also includes indepth training on coat types, skin conditions and relevant animal legislations.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• bathing and drying dogs
• preparing dogs to be groomed
• assisting the groomers with handling dogs and cats
• basic trimming of the dogs
• keeping the salon clean and tidy
• taking phone calls, greeting clients, using our booking system

We firmly believe that education is so important in our industry. Staff will be offered paid seminars and entry to grooming competitions in order to enhance their skills further.

Desired Skills & Qualities

• have a passion for animals
• have an interest in pursuing dog grooming as a career
• have excellent communication and customer service skills

Desired Qualifications

• Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or higher in dog grooming.
• GCSE or Equivalent in English and maths grade 4/C or above desired, but not essential.

Future Prospects

• Apprentices go on to full employment in the industry.

Training Provided

• Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
• The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Dog Grooming Apprenticeship
• The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.

Things to consider

• KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
• Applicants may not hear if they are unsuccessful due to the popularity of our vacancies.
• The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete the apprenticeship.
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