Kennel Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our Kennel Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Dogs Team by caring for and walking dogs in our boarding kennels, as well as providing basic care to our resident out-of-home dogs, including feeding, walking and grooming tasks. An experienced and reliable Kennel Assistant will be a part of a team that is changing the lives of all the dogs that come through our care.
Responsibilities:
- Be a great communicator.
- Be able to work well with the public.
- Be able to follow instructions and be guided by the instructions on safety equipment and emergency procedures.
- Be able to lift heavy objects.
- Be able to effectively clean up after animals.
- Be able to effectively follow the schedule of cleaning and feeding duties in accordance with kennel regulations.
- Have knowledge of pet illness, first aid, emergency response, and CPR.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Temp to perm, Apprenticeship, Graduate, Internship
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Crediton, EX17 6QU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 13/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kennel Assistant roles across Lapford lodge boarding kennels's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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