Smallholding Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Smallholding Worker at the Day Service site in LYDBROOK.

The position is for 8 hours per week split over a Saturday and Sunday (2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening)

You will be responsible for ensuring the daily care needs of he animals at the smallholdings are met and to water any plants when required in season.

Duties include:

- Ensuring that all the animals have sufficient food and water
- Check that all animals are in good health and immediately report to your line manager if you suspect that an animal is unwell
- In the mornings let the animals out of their pens/sheds to their enclosures for the day.
- In the evening close the animals back into their sheds/pens for the night.
- Collect any eggs and store in appropriate place.
- Water the plants and crops in the polytunnel and greenhouses (under directions from the full-time staff) when required and during the growing seasons.
- Complete the communication book, passing over what you have done, recording any issues and passing on other information e.g. the food running low.
- Before you leave the site ensure that all buildings are secured and that any alarms are reset.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £11.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Schedule:

- Weekends only

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person