Equine Rehomer - Carlisle, United Kingdom - Oak Tree Animals' Charity

Oak Tree Animals' Charity

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Carlisle, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Oak Tree Animals' Charity are seeking to recruit an Equine Rehomer.

You will be part of a small but dedicated team responsible for the day-to-day care of on-site equines and field animals.

In addition to everyday yard duties, you will assist in the training and development of our horses and ponies with a view to preparing them for their new homes.

You will have experience of dealing with young and/or nervous horses and will promote evidence based, ethical training and handling methods.

As a Rehomer you will have responsibility for advertising, promoting and, ultimately, matching horses and ponies with prospective homes.

As such you will need to be competent in managing the expectations of members of the public and dealing with conflict.

Please note that there are very limited opportunities for ridden work in this role. You will also have the opportunity to promote equine and field animal welfare through our community outreach programmes.

Experience of working within a welfare or charitable organisation is desirable.

A full, clean, manual driving licence is essential.

40 hours p/w including alternate weekends.

Detailed Job Description:

To work alongside other staff and volunteers allocated to the equine and field area as part of a team ensuring an efficient and well run yard and the highest standards of horse and field animal welfare.
To undertake daily care of all equines and field animals, ensuring appropriate feed, water and bedding and mucking out where required.
To ensure high standards of cleanliness and presentation of all equine and field animal areas.
To liaise with the vet, farrier and any other equine suppliers/service providers when required to do so.
To maintain accurate animal records on the charity databases.
To ensure all interaction with equines takes place in a calm, considerate and reassuring manner providing positive reinforcement for desirable behaviours.
To bring on horses and ponies to be handled routinely and trained where appropriate.
To follow all safety guidelines, making appropriate use of all safety equipment provided, and to take responsible steps to maintain your own health and safety and that of your colleagues and any visitors to the site.
To regularly contribute to processes and practices to ensure that effective and legible records are kept regarding horse's care, medications, behaviours, temperament and history.
To provide horse care and behaviour advice to adopters, fosterers, members of the public and visitors as required.
Maintain and practise an awareness of current equine welfare issues and proactively managing your own professional development through CPD.
To participate in, and help develop and coordinate, equine and field animal community-based activities and proactively participate in whole-charity initiatives and events, including fundraising.
To liaise with the Equine Supervisor, Head Groom and Head of Animal Welfare and undertake any other duties as directed.

Salary:
£9.64 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
We are following recommended guidelines to keep our staff, volunteers and visitors safe.

Ability to commute/relocate: