Kennel Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Stainsby Grange Boarding Kennels & Cattery is a small business in Thornaby-on-Tees. We are looking for someone with an NVQ level 2 in small animal care.
Extra pair of hands required for busy boarding kennels/cattery.
We are looking for someone who is:
Confident with all dog breeds.
Competent in cleaning, handling, feeding and administering medication in both cats and dogs.
Able to provide excellent customer service when dealing with customers bookings and queries both in person and over the telephone. As well as having cash handling experience.
Please bear in mind the role is quite physically demanding with lots of lifting, carrying, bending and cleaning.
Working a minimum of 12 hours per week 8:30am – 5pm, (including weekends and extra help during staff holidays)
Salary: From £9.50 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 12 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stockton-on-Tees: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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 Stainsby Grange Boarding Kennels & Cattery'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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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