This is a hands-on role involving the daily care of dogs and cats, cleaning, exercise and enrichment, as well as providing a friendly and professional service to our customers.

The Role

Your main responsibilities will include:

Caring for dogs and cats in our care, ensuring their health, safety and wellbeing
Feeding animals according to individual requirements
Exercising and interacting with dogs, including walking and play
Providing appropriate enrichment and individual attention
Monitoring animals and reporting any concerns regarding health or behaviour
Cleaning kennels, cattery units, litter trays, food bowls and other areas to a high standard
Washing bedding and carrying out general and deep-cleaning duties
Welcoming customers and assisting with check-ins and check-outs
Answering the telephone and dealing with customer enquiries
Completing daily care records and basic administration
Following company procedures, licensing requirements and health & safety standards
Working independently when required, including occasional lone working

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Reliable, dependable and genuinely committed to the role
Looking for regular, ongoing part-time employment, rather than an occasional or temporary job
Naturally caring and confident around animals
Calm, patient and able to handle animals appropriately
Comfortable with physical work and working outdoors in all weather
Able to maintain high standards of cleanliness
Friendly, professional and confident when dealing with customers
Able to use initiative and work independently
Available to provide additional cover when required
Someone who takes pride in their work and understands the responsibility involved in caring for animals

Previous experience working with animals is desirable, but a genuine passion for animal welfare and the right attitude are equally important.

Hours & Flexibility

This is a part-time position of approximately 1–2 days per week, this will generally be Friday and Saturday, subject to change with demand and with the potential for additional hours.

Flexibility and availability are essential. You will be expected to provide additional cover for staff holidays, sickness and particularly busy periods, sometimes at short notice.

The role includes weekends, bank holidays and occasional lone working, so applicants should have sufficient flexibility in their other commitments to accommodate this when required.

Please only apply if you are looking for a reliable, ongoing part-time position and are able to make the role a genuine commitment.

This is an important role within our small team, and we are looking for someone who is dependable, takes responsibility seriously and takes pride in maintaining the high standards of care and service that Lapford Lodge provides.

To apply: Please send us your CV along with a brief covering message explaining your experience with animals and why you would be suited to the role.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 8.5 – 17.0 per week

Work Location: In person