Farm Activities Coordinator

Chailey Heritage Foundation; North Chailey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Retail and leisure discounts

Free parking on site

DBS checks covered

Job summary

Chailey Heritage Foundation is seeking a hands-on Farm Activities Coordinator for 25 hours per week on our farm, a bustling working environment central to our care and education programs. You will design and deliver animal-based activities and outdoor sessions that are accessible, engaging and person-centered.

You will work closely with teams, families and therapists, adapt activities as needed and monitor progress while helping run seasonal events and community programs on site.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering activities for children, young people or adults.
• Confident leading practical, hands-on sessions.
• Enjoys working with animals and outdoors.
• Organised, proactive and adaptable.
• Calm, positive and person-centered approach.
• Builds strong relationships and works in a team.
• Confident using basic IT systems for planning and recording.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead sessions around animal care, routines and outdoor activities.
• Adapt activities to be accessible and meaningful for all participants.
• Support safe, positive interactions between people and animals.
• Assist with day-to-day farm duties like feeding and grooming.
• Prepare spaces, equipment and resources for sessions.
• Collaborate with colleagues, therapists and families for person-centered experiences.
• Monitor participation and use feedback to shape future sessions.
• Contribute to seasonal activities and farm events.
• Help develop clubs and events to enhance the farm as a learning space.

Skills

Session delivery

Outdoor work

Animal care

Teamwork

IT for planning

Job description

HOURS: 25 hrs per week - Flexibility and commitment to work weekdays, with some after school/evening and occasional weekend sessions Why Join Us At Chailey Heritage Foundation, we support children, young people and adults with complex disabilities to live their best lives. Our farm is a busy, working environment at the heart of that experience - not just a setting, but a place where people take part in real, purposeful activity. From feeding animals and maintaining habitats to getting involved in seasonal tasks, the farm offers opportunities to build confidence, develop skills and be part of something meaningful. As our Farm Activities Coordinator, you'll help bring that experience to life every day, creating opportunities for people to connect with animals, take part in meaningful activities and achieve more than they thought possible. What You'll Do This is a hands-on role where you'll balance activity delivery with the day-to-day rhythm of farm life. You will:

• Plan and lead engaging sessions built around animal care, handling, farm routines and outdoor activities
• Adapt activities so they're accessible, inclusive and meaningful for every participant
• Support safe, positive interactions between people and animals
• Support the day-to-day running of the farm - feeding, grooming and maintaining animal environments
• Prepare spaces, equipment and resources so sessions run smoothly
• Work closely with colleagues, therapists and families to deliver person-centered experiences
• Monitor participation and progress, using observations and feedback to shape future sessions
• Play a part in seasonal activities, events and the ongoing development of the farm
• Contribute to the developing clubs and events that enhance the farm as a community learning space
  You might come from a care, education, outdoor learning or farming background - what matters most is your enthusiasm, values and approach.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience delivering or supporting engaging activities for children, young people or adults
• Is confident leading practical, hands-on sessions
• Enjoys working with animals and spending time outdoors
• Is organised, proactive and able to adapt when things change
• Brings a calm, positive and person-centered approach
• Builds strong relationships and works well as part of a team
• Is confident using basic IT systems for planning and recording

Desirable: Experience in animal care, horticulture or other land-based settings

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing and development, including:

• Generous annual leave (increasing with service)
• Healthcare cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Free onsite parking and facilities

We also cover the cost of DBS checks and renewals.