While we may not always have a paid vacancy available there may be opportunities for volunteering and work experience placements.
Please note, we only offer work experience to volunteers under 16 years through a sponsoring school or college or a candidates working towards a Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Applicants over 16 years should send a CV by e mail to office@cbkennels.co.uk
Current Roles Available – See below
Day Care Animal Care Assistant
Come and join our established team at our animal care centre which is much more than a traditional kennel and cattery. We were awarded the PIF UK Kennel of the Year 2020 and finalist in 2021. On site, we also operate a canine hydrotherapy centre, successful grooming parlour, dog walking service, behaviour training, puppy training and we own a 15 acre secure dog park.
See our video at https://youtu.be/LxUoasToJy4
Hours per week – as required but generally 36 hours per week during busy periods.
Attributes required:-
Genuine interest in dogs and cats and their welfare
Confidence in handling dogs and cats
Stamina
Common sense
Ability to work on your own
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Good customer service skills
Ability to use a computer
Responsible attitude towards hygiene
Ability to work as a team member
You must be able to travel to our site SG7 6NL by car as there is no public transport.
Please do not apply unless you hold a Level 3 Animal Care qualification
There is scope for future promotion.
The job commences March 2024
Job Type: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Salary: £19,500.00-£20,480.00 per year
Applicants over 17 years should send a CV by e mail to office@cbkennels.co.uk
Day Care Animal Care Assistant + Driver
Come and join our established team at our animal care centre. In 2018, we set up Playdays, our day care service for dogs. This is a great opportunity if you have previous experience working with dogs and want to expand your skills working with a great team of people. We won the Kennel of the Year Award 2020 and were finalists in 2021. Playdays also has a coveted 5 Star local authority rating.
On site, we also operate our dog hotel and cattery, canine hydrotherapy centre, successful grooming parlour, dog walking service, behaviour training, puppy training and we operate our secure dog parks. See our video at https://youtu.be/LxUoasToJy4
Rate of pay: £10.42 to £11.00p/h – negotiable subject to age and experience
Hours per week – Generally Tuesday – Thursday between 10am – 3pm; typically 15 hours per week.
Attributes required:-
Genuine interest in dogs and their welfare
Confidence in handling dogs
Stamina
Common sense
Ability to work on your own
Excellent communication skills
Good customer service skills
Ability to use a computer
Responsible attitude towards hygiene
Ability to work with other team members
Essential – manual driving licence and an ability to drive company van to collect and drop off dogs.
Please do not apply unless you have previous experience with dog handling in a professional capacity. A Level 3 animal care qualification is desirable.
Applicants over 17 years should send a CV by e mail to office@cbkennels.co.uk