Bank Support Worker - Elm Tree Farm
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £11.68 p/h |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Bristol, Bristol , BS5 6XX |
| Company: | Brandon Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BT103194 |
Summary
We’re hiring for a Bank Support Workers at Elm Tree Farm in Stapleton.
We are seeking a Support Worker for our Animal Husbandry Team at Elm Tree Farm. We offer employment to adults with learning disability and autism to complet task, such as feeding, mucking out, checking livestock.
Outgoing, active and dynamic and with a can-do attitude, you will assist the Project Leader in the day to day running of the business as well as work alongside the team, getting hands on with typical farm duties. .
Please note: This is a physically demanding role.
For this role we ask that you have 1 years’ experience of animal husbandry and a basic knowledge of the legislative and regulatory requirements of commercial farming.
No day is ever the same, visit our website for more information.
Benefits:
Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate.
Time to complete training is paid.
We cover the cost of DBS checks.
Rota's are planned in advance.
Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment.
You will:
Have experience of working in a care farm or similar support role in group based settings.
Have hands on livestock experience including handling cattle, sheep and pigs, Horses and small animals.
Knowledge of farming practices
A full clean driving licence
Have good communication skills
Have a positive and patient approach and be able to build professional relationships
Be resilient and respect people’s differences.
Be a confident problem solver and creative thinker.
Work well as part of a team.
Your responsibilities:
Support people with learning disabilities to achieve their desired outcomes.
Support the team where required to maintain a safe working environment while promoting positive risk taking.
Complete PPE checks, H&S checks, vehicle checks and tool inventories.
Working collaboratively with the supported employees to identify their strengths and areas for progression.
Be a champion for maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring everyone adheres to health and safety protocols.
Attend supervisions, complete identified training.
Deliver excellent customer service.
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Brandon exists to enable children, young people and adults with a learning disability, autism, or both, to live life in the way they choose. We provide high-quality, individualised support to around 1,600 people and have a staff team of over 2,000. Operating across southern England and London, support is provided by a widely dispersed workforce, including public spaces and the homes of the people we support.
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