Equine Centre Team Member in Burnley

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Salary range: £20,800.00 (age 18-20) to £25,396.40 (age 21 and over)

Are you seeking a fulfilling and rewarding career in equine care? If so, let us show you what’s possible.

Redwings is one of the largest horse welfare charities in the UK, where everything we do is for the love of the horse. We provide and promote the welfare, care, and protection of horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules. Working for us means you can make a real difference in the lives of the horses in our care while being part of a supportive and progressive workplace.

This role is ideal for someone with a genuine passion for horses, who enjoys working in an outdoor environment throughout the year, and values working closely with others as part of a team. Think you’d be a great fit? We’d love to hear from you!

What can we offer you?

• A busy, supportive, team-working environment
• Ongoing development through training and mentoring with opportunities for progression
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Premium pay rates on Sundays and Bank Holidays

About the role

This role focuses on providing exceptional care for our resident equines and ensuring high welfare standards are met. There is no riding involved in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Equine Care:

• Ensure all horses have access to suitable water, feed, and shelter while maintaining hygiene standards.
• Ensure all horses are settled and contented within their groups, reporting any concerns.
• Mucking out of stables/shelters, cleaning and refilling water receptacles, and filling and weighing hay nets.
• Providing feed and forage, following instructions accurately.
• Muck clearance on paddocks and woodchips, checking and reporting hazards.
• Conduct visual health checks, including for lameness, and report any ailments or needs to senior staff.
• Catch and hold horses for farrier and veterinary purposes, some of which may be nervous.
• Groom, trim, and bathe horses.
• Apply, fit, and check rugs and visors.
• Assist with or drive horseboxes/trailers for equine transport, subject to training.
• Operate tractors, paddock sweepers, and other implements, subject to training.
• Use all horse equipment correctly and effectively.

Communication and Teamwork:

• Understand the importance of clear and effective communication and keen observation skills.
• Liaise regularly with your line manager.
• Demonstrate a thoughtful, proactive, and collaborative approach to teamwork.

Person specification

• A desire to learn the highest standards of equine care.
• Ability to prioritize and make informed decisions.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Keen observation skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Sound IT skills.
• Outstanding team player.
• Flexible approach to tasks and workload.
• A passion for equine welfare and for Redwings’ values.
• A full, manual driving license. We cannot accept an automatic driving license for this role.
• Sound knowledge and experience in equine care.
• Experience working for a similar organization specializing in equine care.
• Formal qualifications in equine support.

If you\'d like to apply for this role, please press the Apply Now link below to access the application form.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 17th August, and interviews will be held on Thursday, 21st August. You will hear back on the outcome of your application no earlier than 18th/19th August.