Part Time Welfare Groom

3 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom HorseWorld Trust Full time

**HorseWorld Role Profile and Person Specification**

**Introduction**

Established in 1952, HorseWorld Trust is a registered charity based in Whitchurch, near Bristol, committed to rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing horses, ponies and donkeys in need. Our Welfare department provides a home to all our new arrivals, including sick, neglected and traumatised horses and ponies. We have a team of trained staff committed to their care and rehabilitation and eventual re-homing. HorseWorld also runs a ground-breaking educational programme called Discovery which supports emotional growth and learning in young people through hands-on experience with our rescued horses, ponies and donkeys.

**Strategic Mission**
- HorseWorld is a caring team and a safe environment for the rehabilitation and training of rescued horses who become vital to support young people in their personal learning journey, building confidence whilst creating life-changing opportunities and a positive future for both._

**Role Profile**

Part Time Welfare Groom

Providing day-to-day care of the equines at HorseWorld and helping to ensure the Welfare Yard operates smoothly and efficiently. Providing essential hands on care and training to horses in need, including; rescues, feral, foals, youngsters, veterans, ex racehorses etc.

To £17,456 pa

**28 hours per week over Monday, Tuesday, Friday and alternate weekends.** Shift patterns of 8.00am - 3.30pm and 8.30am - 4.00pm

Location: HorseWorld Welfare Yard, Keynes Farm, Staunton Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0QL.

Reporting to: Welfare Operations Manager

**Key Elements include**:

- Caring for grazed and stable kept equines, including feeding, treatment of minor ailments and the administration of veterinary medicines
- Daily handling and training of a variety of equine including youngsters, stallions and nervous/feral horses
- Daily care of our sanctuary/resident horses
- Grooming, foot care, clipping and trimming.
- Catching and moving horses around over a vast 180 acre site
- Assisting vets, dentists, farriers and other specialists
- Providing an excellent level of equine care, including nursing of sick equines and new arrivals
- Assisting with equine rescues as required
- General duties at Isolation Unit involving equines in restrictive quarantine requiring biosecurity measures
- Assisting with out of hours equine care as required

**Role will involve**:

- Carrying out daily checks and providing hay and feed to c100 horses over 180 acres
- Maintaining loose boxes and crew barns including mucking out and haying
- Assisting with care of grazing land including tasks such as skipping out paddocks, weed pulling and trough cleaning
- Keeping yard clean and tidy and cleaning / maintaining yard equipment

**Responsibilities involve**:

- Adhering to all statutory health and safety regulations, taking responsibility for health and safety on site for yourself and those around you
- Ensuring any hazards or problems are reported to your Line Manager
- Taking responsibility for clothing, footwear and PPE issued to you
- Assisting with tours and demonstrations to visitors/groups on the Welfare yard as required. Assisting with promotional activities and special events e.g. Open Days
- Assisting with the supervision of student placements and volunteers as required
- Attending and contributing to meetings and training and development activities as necessary
- Behaving in a polite and acceptable manner at all times
- Presenting HorseWorld in a way that is consistent with its work and philosophy
- Additional duties as requested

**Person Specification**

**Essential Knowledge and Experience**:

- Experience of caring for a variety of horses and ponies
- Knowledge of common equine health issues
- Sound knowledge of routine equine care matters

**Essential Skills and Abilities**:

- Ability to help provide care for horses and ponies with a range of physical and behavioural problems
- Hardworking with ability to prioritise and organise workload
- Positive, patient and calm approach with horses
- Flexible and adaptable to match equine requirements
- Able to work using own initiative and work unsupervised
- Able to work as part of a team

**Desirable Skills and Training**:

- Minimum of two years’ work experience in the equine industry
- Knowledge of health and safety
- Qualification to tow a trailer / horsebox
- Equine related qualifications
- Training in alternative horsemanship methods

**Special Conditions**:

- This is a physically demanding role that requires working outside in all weathers and conditions
- Valid UK driving licence required
- Must be able to work weekends between 8.00am to 4.00pm
- Must be willing to assist with other duties within the Welfare department as required e.g. animal rescues, fundraising activities etc
- Must be willing to undergo a DBS check
- Commitment to the charity and its aims, in particular providing excellent care to equines in need

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