Farm Worker Groom - Tideswell, United Kingdom - NFP People Limited

NFP People Limited

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Tideswell, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Donkey Sanctuary is one of the UK's largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide.

We are working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering, and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

We are achieving this by transforming the quality of life for donkeys, mules and people worldwide through greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships.

We are seeking a person with a passion for Donkeys to join our busy team at our Derbyshire Centre, located in the beautiful Peak District National Park, near Buxton.

Possessing substantial equine and animal husbandry experience, you will provide care and rehabilitation for the resident donkeys and will support the Farm Manager in maintaining a safe working environment.

About you:

Previous equine or animal husbandry experience.
Good communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Physically fitness and able to lift, for example, a bag of feed (approx. 20 kg).
Willing to work outside in adverse weather conditions.
Willing to undertake work related training as required.
Full current valid driving licence.

About the role:

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include

Providing care by routine checking, feeding, medicating, grooming, weighing, worming and training the resident donkeys, mules, ponies and hinnies and assisting the vet, farrier and dentist as required.
Providing feedback on a daily basis to the Farm Manager on matters such as donkey health, feeding regimes and land management, and liaising with other staff to facilitate smooth running of the farm.
Operating machinery, and/or manually, mucking out, feeding and bedding up of barns and stables and distributing hay, haylage and bagged feedstuffs.
Maintaining the farm by sweeping, pressure washing, cleaning, field sweeping, haymaking, trimming, compost management, willow management and dirty water control.
Maintaining up to date manual records for the donkeys and farming practices.
Supporting work experience students and interacting with visitors and Quality Time Volunteers in a friendly manner, presenting a positive professional image of The Donkey Sanctuary at all times.

What we offer in return:

This is a part time, permanent contract starting as soon as possible, working 22.5 hours per week, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Benefits:

Competitive pension.

Life Assurance.

31 Days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 with each full year of service.

Wellbeing Team.

Recorded Pilates classes.

Long Service Awards.

Healthshield Plan

Reimbursement of some medical expenses up to the specified limits per membership.
Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel and entertainment from participating outlets.

Free Parking.

The Donkey Sanctuary is a Disability Confident Employer.
**The Donkey Sanctuary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults), and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment.