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Stables Welfare Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Ebrill 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | NEST Workplace Pension subject to eligibility |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Ebrill 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | BL0 0RX |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Bleakholt is a Registered Charity and is a Rescue and Rehoming Centre for a variety of animals. Our equines come to us for life and are not rehomed and are not ridden.
ROLE: Full time Animal Carer on the Stables section which includes horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. Hours are 36.75 per week on a rota including weekends, 6 days on and 2 off, 8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7 hour days. NMW/NLW applies.
MAIN AIMS OF THE ROLE: To be part of the Bleakholt team that protects the welfare of animals in the Sanctuary, helping to assure the overall quality of care provided; carry out animal care duties – feeding, watering, cleaning of enclosures and bedding, exercise, grooming, training and rehabilitation; assist the vet and other specialists from time to time; liaise with visitors to the Sanctuary about the animals; to undertake ancillary roles such as cleaning, laundry, response to adverse weather conditions, minor maintenance tasks etc.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (this is not a comprehensive list): Inspect all animals assigned to the role daily and identify, record and report any welfare concerns (e.g. illness, behavioural issues etc.) to Head of Section or Managers; carry out cleaning of enclosures, feeding, provision of water and change bedding daily; exercise and/or handle assigned animals as required; adhere to any measures/ barriers to control infections, quarantine procedures etc.; assist vet and other specialists as required; administer medications to animals as directed; give care to and deal with animals with underlying health problems, behavioural issues etc.; ensure that medical and other records of animals are accurate and up to date.
SPECIFIC STABLES DUTIES: Mucking out and replacing bedding in loose boxes etc.; leading horses and other equines in/out of the Stables to the fields, singly and/or in groups; lifting hay bales, straw bales and bags of feed etc. on a regular basis; use the power washer and blower to clean the yard; clean fields of horse dung and transport to the midden area; assist the vet, farrier and dentist as required, helping to administer medications and other procedures including euthanasia when necessary; work outdoors in all weather conditions and respond to adverse weather conditions e.g. snow, ice, storms, excessive rainfall as per protocols.
Please read the full Job Description before applying, including duties and responsibilities and Person Spec, which is available on our website at: https://www.bleakholt.org/b/6E1
ESSENTIALS REQUIRED: Basic literacy/numeracy e.g. 3 GCSE's including English & Maths; basic computer literacy; experience in animal care with equines; experience of a physical job involving lifting, cleaning, working outdoors throughout a shift etc.; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with Managers, Head of Section, team members, volunteers and members of the public; an interest and passion for animal welfare; ability to understand and follow working protocols; ability to use initiative and act decisively. You must be calm under pressure and be self-reliant with a positive, upbeat personality, a positive attitude and be reliable and enthusiastic. A good level of physical fitness to carry out the duties on a daily basis is required and a flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns, inc Bank Holidays/Xmas/New Year/weekends. Must be able to undertake occasional additional shifts or hours as required.
DESIRABLE: NVQ level 2 or 3 in Animal Care, NVQ 2 in another relevant subject; experience of working in a small Team on a shift basis; a commitment to knowledge and skill development; First Aid At Work Certificate; basic Health & Safety training.
As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a practical test. Please note that this role does not involve any riding.
There is a probationary period of at least 3 months. NEST workplace pension subject to eligibility.
ROLE: Full time Animal Carer on the Stables section which includes horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. Hours are 36.75 per week on a rota including weekends, 6 days on and 2 off, 8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7 hour days. NMW/NLW applies.
MAIN AIMS OF THE ROLE: To be part of the Bleakholt team that protects the welfare of animals in the Sanctuary, helping to assure the overall quality of care provided; carry out animal care duties – feeding, watering, cleaning of enclosures and bedding, exercise, grooming, training and rehabilitation; assist the vet and other specialists from time to time; liaise with visitors to the Sanctuary about the animals; to undertake ancillary roles such as cleaning, laundry, response to adverse weather conditions, minor maintenance tasks etc.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (this is not a comprehensive list): Inspect all animals assigned to the role daily and identify, record and report any welfare concerns (e.g. illness, behavioural issues etc.) to Head of Section or Managers; carry out cleaning of enclosures, feeding, provision of water and change bedding daily; exercise and/or handle assigned animals as required; adhere to any measures/ barriers to control infections, quarantine procedures etc.; assist vet and other specialists as required; administer medications to animals as directed; give care to and deal with animals with underlying health problems, behavioural issues etc.; ensure that medical and other records of animals are accurate and up to date.
SPECIFIC STABLES DUTIES: Mucking out and replacing bedding in loose boxes etc.; leading horses and other equines in/out of the Stables to the fields, singly and/or in groups; lifting hay bales, straw bales and bags of feed etc. on a regular basis; use the power washer and blower to clean the yard; clean fields of horse dung and transport to the midden area; assist the vet, farrier and dentist as required, helping to administer medications and other procedures including euthanasia when necessary; work outdoors in all weather conditions and respond to adverse weather conditions e.g. snow, ice, storms, excessive rainfall as per protocols.
Please read the full Job Description before applying, including duties and responsibilities and Person Spec, which is available on our website at: https://www.bleakholt.org/b/6E1
ESSENTIALS REQUIRED: Basic literacy/numeracy e.g. 3 GCSE's including English & Maths; basic computer literacy; experience in animal care with equines; experience of a physical job involving lifting, cleaning, working outdoors throughout a shift etc.; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with Managers, Head of Section, team members, volunteers and members of the public; an interest and passion for animal welfare; ability to understand and follow working protocols; ability to use initiative and act decisively. You must be calm under pressure and be self-reliant with a positive, upbeat personality, a positive attitude and be reliable and enthusiastic. A good level of physical fitness to carry out the duties on a daily basis is required and a flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns, inc Bank Holidays/Xmas/New Year/weekends. Must be able to undertake occasional additional shifts or hours as required.
DESIRABLE: NVQ level 2 or 3 in Animal Care, NVQ 2 in another relevant subject; experience of working in a small Team on a shift basis; a commitment to knowledge and skill development; First Aid At Work Certificate; basic Health & Safety training.
As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a practical test. Please note that this role does not involve any riding.
There is a probationary period of at least 3 months. NEST workplace pension subject to eligibility.