Warning
This job advert has expired and applications have closed.
Animal Activity Worker
| Posting date: | 17 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11.89 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2024 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barnsley College |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | REC1947 |
Summary
Animal and Activities Worker – Barnsley College - Variable hours - £11.89 per hour
The Land Based Industries Department at Barnsley College are looking for a highly motivated Animal and Activity Worker, who will be based at our Wigfield Farm Campus. This is a Variable hours post, making it an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking flexibility to balance work alongside other commitments.
Wigfield Farm is set in the Worsborough Country Park area of Barnsley, the farm has three main functions:
• A working farm producing livestock
• A base for Barnsley College Animal Management and Horticulture courses
• An Open Farm and Visitors Centre accessible to the local and wider community
Benefits
First of all, what’s in it for you?
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities and regular staff development training
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
• College gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
Animal and Activities Worker
Land Based Industries
Variable hours contract
£11.89 per hour
Standing much smaller than a standard commercial farm, Wigfield covers 55 acres of land and houses a collective of domestic and exotic animals. We are looking for a new Animal and Activities Worker who appreciates the primary function of the animal collection as a curriculum resource for our students, but also recognises the nature of the environment. You must uphold high regard for essential health and safety measures, as well as the upmost respect for animal welfare.
This role will offer the opportunity to work in a practical land-based setting but also provides a cohesive link between the farm’s commercial activities and the teaching team. This ensures a high-quality experience appropriate to our students, staff, animals and visitors to best current industry practice. Maintaining boundaries, structures and surfaces is an essential duty in this post so candidates must have experience of fencing works. Operating agricultural machinery and driving tractors and is also a key requirement and experience in this area is highly desirable.
This is a busy post, and the successful Animal and Activities Worker will fulfil a role in delivering the high standards of customer service expected by the customers of Wigfield Farm. Please note this work will be a mixture of weekday weekends and holiday working.
Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application. Closing date for applications Thursday 20th June 2023 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
The Land Based Industries Department at Barnsley College are looking for a highly motivated Animal and Activity Worker, who will be based at our Wigfield Farm Campus. This is a Variable hours post, making it an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking flexibility to balance work alongside other commitments.
Wigfield Farm is set in the Worsborough Country Park area of Barnsley, the farm has three main functions:
• A working farm producing livestock
• A base for Barnsley College Animal Management and Horticulture courses
• An Open Farm and Visitors Centre accessible to the local and wider community
Benefits
First of all, what’s in it for you?
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities and regular staff development training
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
• College gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
Animal and Activities Worker
Land Based Industries
Variable hours contract
£11.89 per hour
Standing much smaller than a standard commercial farm, Wigfield covers 55 acres of land and houses a collective of domestic and exotic animals. We are looking for a new Animal and Activities Worker who appreciates the primary function of the animal collection as a curriculum resource for our students, but also recognises the nature of the environment. You must uphold high regard for essential health and safety measures, as well as the upmost respect for animal welfare.
This role will offer the opportunity to work in a practical land-based setting but also provides a cohesive link between the farm’s commercial activities and the teaching team. This ensures a high-quality experience appropriate to our students, staff, animals and visitors to best current industry practice. Maintaining boundaries, structures and surfaces is an essential duty in this post so candidates must have experience of fencing works. Operating agricultural machinery and driving tractors and is also a key requirement and experience in this area is highly desirable.
This is a busy post, and the successful Animal and Activities Worker will fulfil a role in delivering the high standards of customer service expected by the customers of Wigfield Farm. Please note this work will be a mixture of weekday weekends and holiday working.
Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application. Closing date for applications Thursday 20th June 2023 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.