Groom/Horse Trainer: Rolleston
4 weeks ago
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Groom/Horse Trainer to join our team at Blue Cross Rolleston rehoming centre. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the care and training of our horses, ensuring they meet welfare standards and are prepared for rehoming.
Key Responsibilities- Manage and care for horses in our rehoming and temporary crisis care services
- Handle and train a variety of horses and ponies, including starting and training unhandled horses and ponies
- Collaborate with the Rehabilitation, Trainer and Behaviour Advisor (RTBA) and the Adoptions Preparation Lead to optimize training and provide excellent customer service
- Work as part of a team to promote Blue Cross horses and ponies to maximise rehoming opportunities
- Collaborate with centre-based volunteers and the Foster Yard Coordinator regarding potential foster horses
We are looking for a passionate and experienced individual who is intuitive with horses, empathetic, and welfare-focused. You should have experience in a similar environment and be skilled at assessing horse needs, recognising behavioural signs, and knowledgeable about medications like hibiscrub and worming treatments.
You should be self-motivated and forward-thinking, bringing creative, collaborative, and pragmatic solutions for horse care. You should quickly assimilate and accurately record information while effectively communicating with clients and stakeholders.
In an emotionally charged environment, your resilience and emotional intelligence should shine, showing empathy and support for clients and colleagues alike.
Requirements- Demonstrable experience of having previously worked or volunteered with horses or in a horse welfare environment
- BHS stage 3, NVQ3 or equivalent professional experience
- A working knowledge of caring for a variety of field kept and stabled horses/ponies
- Experience of handling and training a variety of different types of horses and ponies
- Experience of starting and producing a variety of young horses
- Knowledge of basic horse veterinary procedures, common horse ailments and injuries
- Current full driving licence
- The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values
As a Groom/Horse Trainer at Blue Cross, you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of animal lovers and make a real difference in the lives of horses and their owners. We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
- Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention
- Health cash plan
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
- Life assurance
- 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
To apply for this role, please click the apply button below and complete the online application process. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
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