Support Worker - Animal Care

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

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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 year of experience in animal husbandry and a basic knowledge of the legislative and regulatory requirements of commercial farming.

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

No day is ever the same, but every day 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 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 license
• 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.
• Work 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 works alongside people of different abilities so they can create opportunities 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.