Equine Care Worker

Join Our Team as an Equine Care Worker! Location: Stable Futures, 30 Acre Farm Position Type: Part Time - 20hrs per week - must be flexible on working days to cover weekends and bank holidays Salary: Competitive, based on experience About Us: At Stable Futures, part of the esteemed Amegreen Children’s Services, we blend the joy of equine care with the profound impact of therapeutic support for children and young people. Our unique environment fosters social and emotional development through therapeutic horsemanship and animal engagement. Join us in making a real difference! Why You’ll Love Working With Us: Passion Meets Purpose: Work with 14 beautiful horses and ponies, along with goats, alpacas, sheep, and chickens, in a serene 30-acre farm setting. Impactful Work: Support the therapeutic programs that help children and young people thrive. Dynamic Environment: Enjoy a variety of tasks from grooming and feeding to maintaining the farm’s cleanliness and safety. Your Role: Animal Care: Groom, feed, and care for our horses, ponies, and other farm animals. Farm Maintenance: Keep our stables and farm clean and tidy, ensuring a welcoming environment for all. Team Collaboration: Work closely with your co-workers to ensure smooth farm operations. Safety First: Maintain health and safety standards, participate in training, and ensure the security of the farm. What We’re Looking For: Experience: Previous experience working with horses and ponies. Team Player: Ability to work well with others and handle pressure. Flexibility: Willingness to work unsocial hours, including public holidays. Physical Fitness: Good health and a current driving license. Bonus: Experience in therapeutic horsemanship and working with children with social and emotional support needs is a plus! Amazing Benefits: Health & Wellbeing: Health Cash Plan - claim back from healthcare and wellbeing appointments, free flu jabs, and an Employee Assistance Programme. Financial Perks: Company pension, sick pay (after probationary period), and an electric vehicle lease scheme. Lifestyle Benefits: Cycle to Work scheme, Blue Light Card for discounts on family days out, holidays, cinema trips, retail stores, and more! Local Discounts: Enjoy discounts with local companies, including a Leisure Centre and Chiropractor. Recognition & Rewards: Recommend a friend and earn up to £500, career progression support, and reward programs for long service and employee of the month.