Based at Oasis City Farm – Southampton Green Lane, Southampton SO16 9FQ
Hours: Flexible
Contract: Sessional
Hourly Rate: £13.45 per hour
Oasis City Farm – Southampton is a community focused registered charity. We provide a range of supportive, wellbeing boosting, and nature-based activities for our communities, which include young people and adult learners with disabilities and general public
We are looking for sessional farm assistants who will support the Farm team in realising the vision of the farm by supporting the delivery of a variety of activities, including:
- To deliver youth and children’s education sessions and activities on the farm, supporting young people, to help care for the animals, maintain the farm and garden and learn in the outdoors.
- To deliver birthday parties on weekends to groups of up to 30,
- To deliver animal experiences, giving families the opportunity to meet and greet our rescued and rehomed animals
- To support our adult day service with caring for our animals
- To support with the animal cleaning and feeding rota, alongside groups or individuals.
- To support with the running of our café, which runs on the weekends. Working alongside our youth volunteers to serve refreshments and food.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate:
- Relevant qualifications or experience in animal management/public sector
- Relevant qualifications or experience in youth work, teaching, or community based projects
- The flexibility to work across the week, including some weekends.
- Proven ability to work alongside others in projects that work with the public.
- Punctuality, reliability, and honesty.
- Ability to always evidence the Oasis ethos and values.
This is a unique opportunity for a friendly, hardworking and driven individual, who is looking to make a difference in a growing and community focused field of work. In return we offer:
- Flexible working practices which encourage innovation and fresh ideas.
- A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.
Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
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Sessional Farm Education Assistant – Oasis Lords Hill in Southampton employer: Oasis Charitable Trust
Oasis Charitable Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable young people in Southwark. With a strong commitment to trauma-informed care, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that fosters personal growth and professional development, alongside opportunities to engage in community initiatives. Working here means being part of a compassionate team dedicated to empowering youth and creating lasting change in their lives.
