Dog Care Apprentice (Paws & Pause)
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | Peckham, SE15 5QW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KEITS Training Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | Dog Care Apprentice (Paws & Pause) |
Summary
We’re not your average dog day care. Paws & Pause is a social enterprise with two centres in South London. We give dogs the best care in a safe, stimulating environment while also running a training programme for people rebuilding their confidence and skills. Our model combines professional dog care with positive social impact.
This is an exciting opportunity for two new apprentices to join a Dog day care with a difference. Paws and Pause look after South London’s dogs while running a trainee programme for people overcoming barriers to work (mental health challenges, substance use recovery, and long-term unemployment).
Duties will include but not limited to;
Supervising and engaging with groups of dogs during play and rest time
Supporting with feeding, cleaning, and maintaining a safe environment
Learning basic training and enrichment techniques
Assisting with dog health checks and wellbeing monitoring
Helping on customer-facing tasks (drop-off, pick-up, feedback)
Opportunities to get involved in wider projects social media, events, and supporting our trainee programme
Desired Skills & Qualities:
Loves dogs and enjoys being around them in all their muddy, slobbery glory
Reliable, punctual, and happy to muck in with all aspects of the job (including cleaning!)
Good communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
Team player, but confident to use initiative when needed
Resilient and calm under pressure (lots of dogs = lots of energy!)
Desired qualifications:
None essential. Animal care experience is a bonus, but not required — full training given.
Future progression:
Many of our team have started as trainees/apprentices and progressed into permanent staff and even leadership roles.
Training
Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 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
You’ll be part of a social enterprise making a difference to both dogs and people
Apprentices get hands-on experience from day one in a busy daycare environment
Opportunities to grow into roles in dog care, training, grooming, or social impact work
Previous trainees and apprentices have gone on to management roles, further study, and careers in animal care
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.
To Apply click ‘Apply for this Role’ and for our top tips on how to fill out your application form click here
This is an exciting opportunity for two new apprentices to join a Dog day care with a difference. Paws and Pause look after South London’s dogs while running a trainee programme for people overcoming barriers to work (mental health challenges, substance use recovery, and long-term unemployment).
Duties will include but not limited to;
Supervising and engaging with groups of dogs during play and rest time
Supporting with feeding, cleaning, and maintaining a safe environment
Learning basic training and enrichment techniques
Assisting with dog health checks and wellbeing monitoring
Helping on customer-facing tasks (drop-off, pick-up, feedback)
Opportunities to get involved in wider projects social media, events, and supporting our trainee programme
Desired Skills & Qualities:
Loves dogs and enjoys being around them in all their muddy, slobbery glory
Reliable, punctual, and happy to muck in with all aspects of the job (including cleaning!)
Good communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
Team player, but confident to use initiative when needed
Resilient and calm under pressure (lots of dogs = lots of energy!)
Desired qualifications:
None essential. Animal care experience is a bonus, but not required — full training given.
Future progression:
Many of our team have started as trainees/apprentices and progressed into permanent staff and even leadership roles.
Training
Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 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
You’ll be part of a social enterprise making a difference to both dogs and people
Apprentices get hands-on experience from day one in a busy daycare environment
Opportunities to grow into roles in dog care, training, grooming, or social impact work
Previous trainees and apprentices have gone on to management roles, further study, and careers in animal care
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.
To Apply click ‘Apply for this Role’ and for our top tips on how to fill out your application form click here