support worker - Horse Savvvy

Forever Savvy.; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated social enterprise in Brighton seeks a Support Worker / Job Coach to help adults with learning disabilities build confidence and skills through hands-on activities involving animal care, gardening, and café work. This role entails working outdoors and encouraging personal growth. No prior experience is required, as full training will be provided. Join a passionate team to make a meaningful impact in the community. Flexible hours (15 per week) are available with a competitive pay of £12.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for making a difference.
• Experience or interest in animal care, gardening, woodworking, or hospitality.
• Comfortable in outdoor and customer-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Support and motivate adults with learning disabilities in various activities.
• Help individuals build practical skills and independence.
• Promote teamwork and personal development.

Skills

Animal care

Gardening

Woodworking

Hospitality

Communication

Job description

Support Worker / Job Coach – Horse Savvy

Locations: Broughton Astley, Bagworth & other places.

Hours: 15 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)

Pay: £12.21 per hour | Mileage reimbursed

Do you love horses and want to make a real difference?

Forever Savvy is a social enterprise helping adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities build confidence, independence, and real-world skills through hands‑on work experiences.

We’re looking for a Support Worker / Job Coach to join our team, primarily supporting our Horse Savvy project, with occasional work across Creative Savvy and our community Café.

About the Role

At Horse Savvy, adults with learning disabilities care for horses, guinea pigs, and chickens. You’ll support them with:

• Feeding, grooming, and exercising the horses
• Maintaining stables, paddocks, and outdoor areas
• Care for smaller animals and ensuring a safe environment

You may support clients in:

• Creative Savvy: Gardening and creating handmade wooden items from recycled pallets
• Café Project: Preparing and serving food and drinks, greeting customers, and developing teamwork skills

Your guidance will help individuals grow in confidence, independence, life skills, and workplace experience.

What You’ll Do

• Support and motivate adults with learning disabilities across animal care, gardening, woodworking, and café activities
• Help individuals build practical skills and independence.
• Be a positive role model in a safe, encouraging environment
• Work outdoors year-round and indoor when needed
• Promote teamwork and personal development

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for making a difference
• Experience or interest in horses, animal care, gardening, woodworking, or hospitality
• Friendly, patient, and motivating with a can‑do attitude
• Comfortable working outdoors and in café/customer‑facing environments
• Own transport with valid business insurance is essential, as the role requires transporting clients to and from centres
• No prior social care experience required — full training and support provided

Why Join Forever Savvy?

• Work with a passionate, small team across multiple projects
• Make a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities
• Enjoy a variety of hands‑on work with animals, creative projects, and community engagement

How to Apply

Email us to request an application form:
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