Employer: Burnedge Boarding Kennels & Cattery
Town/City: Rochdale
Last day of application: Friday 31 July 2026
Relates to course: Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship
We are currently helping Burnedge Boarding Kennels & Cattery (OL16 4QD) to recruit a new Level 2 Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about cats and dogs, and wants to start a long-term career in the animal care industry.
What you'll do at work
- Looking after dogs' welfare
- Cleaning of kennels and cattery
- Feeding the dogs and cats
- Walking the dogs and providing exercise
- Monitoring behaviours of animals and looking for changes that need reporting to manager
Summary
Wage: £15,808 to £25,114.96, depending on your age National Minimum Wage Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Hours: 08:00 - 12:00 & 15:00 - 17.30 or 08:00 - 12: 00 & 17.30 - 19.30. 38 hours on average per week over 7 days (working days to be confirmed). Rota basis for weekend.
Start date: Friday 14 August 2026
As part of this apprenticeship, you will undertake the Animal Care and Welfare Assistant (Level 2 Apprenticeship) qualification with The College of Animal Welfare.