Support Worker - Animal Care

Brandon Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Brandon Trust is hiring Support Workers at Elm Tree Farm to assist with animal care and support individuals with learning disabilities. We seek outgoing, dynamic candidates with hands-on experience in animal husbandry. This part-time role involves weekend work and provides a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference.

Benefits

DBS checks covered

Shopping discounts including Blue Light card

Thank-you payment for referrals

Access to wellbeing helplines

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in animal husbandry.
• Knowledge of farming practices.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support people with learning disabilities to achieve desired outcomes.
• Care for the livestock and other animals confidently.
• Maintain a safe working environment and conduct checks.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

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We’re hiring for Support Workers at Elm Tree Farm!

We are seeking Support Workers for our Animal Husbandry team at Elm Tree Farm.

We are looking for outgoing, active and dynamic individuals with a can-do attitude to join our team at Elm Tree Farm. You will assist the Animal Care Project Manager in the day to day running of the enterprise as well as working alongside, and supporting our team of co-farmers, getting hands on with typical farm duties.

Please note: This is a physically demanding role.

For this role we ask that you have 1 years’ experience of animal husbandry and a basic knowledge of the legislative and regulatory requirements ofcommercial farming.

This is a part time role working 30 hours per week, including weekend working.

No day is ever the same, but everyday is guaranteed to make you smile!

• We cover the cost of DBS checks
• Shopping discounts including Blue Light card, EE perks and Costco membership
• Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment
• Access to wellbeing helplines.

You will:

• Have experience of working in a care farm or similar support role in group based settings.
• Have hands on livestock experience including handling cattle, sheep, pigs, horses and small animals.
• Knowledge of farming practices
• A full clean driving licence
• Have good communication skills
• Have a positive and patient approach and be able to build professional relationships
• Be resilient and respect people’s differences.
• Be a confident problem solver and creative thinker.
• Work well as part of a team.

Your responsibilities:

• Support people with learning disabilities to achieve their desired outcomes.
• Care for the livestock and all other animals on site with confidence
• Support the team where required to maintain a safe working environment while promoting positive risk taking.
• Complete PPE checks, H&S checks, vehicle checks and tool inventories.
• Working collaboratively with the supported employees to identify their strengths and areas for progression.
• Be a champion for maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring everyone adheres to health and safety protocols.
• Complete identified and mandatory training.

Brandon Trust work alongside people of different ability so they are able to create opportunity and feel empowered to live the life they want.

All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service. Successful applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.