Ref: JL140064

Job Description

South Buckinghamshire Riding for the Disabled Association provides children and adults, with a range of disabilities, with the opportunity to ride and have equine interaction, benefitting their health and well-being. We are based in Fulmer at a purpose-built facility which has been in existence for 60 years, with many a Paralympic medallist starting their career here. We are a thriving centre, open 7 days a week, and set on a beautiful 33 acre estate with private woodland, purpose-built barn, indoor and outdoor school and are home to 16 mannerly horses.

SBRDA boasts a calm atmosphere with high standards and we are looking for a full time groom or groom / coach to join our team. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced staff while having the opportunity to train for both RDA and BHS exams. Everyone at SBRDA is passionate about the development of our centre and community and we pride ourselves on the new opportunities we offer to our riders.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• To help care for the group’s horses, ensuring that they are provided with the correct feeding, watering, grazing and exercise to ensure that they are kept fit and healthy.

• To inspect the horses for possible injuries, infections or disease and to report any such to the Centre Manager and follow instructions to ensure the horses wellbeing.

• To carry out grooming duties and prepare horses for RDA sessions, including tacking up with specially adapted tack, as directed by the Centre Manager and Coaches.

•  To support the running of RDA sessions, working alongside volunteers and participants by leading, or side helping as appropriate
•  To ensure the site facilities and equipment are maintained and tidy
• Late night checks on a rota basis

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience of working with horses, a sound knowledge of equine care and health needs, and demonstrable handling skills with a good health and safety awareness.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and happy to work well as part of a small team and to represent South Bucks RDA to our participants and volunteers with a flexible approach to work.

• An interest in working with young people and vulnerable adults.

• Willingness to achieve RDA coach qualifications would be encouraged and supported

• An Enhanced DBS check will be required

 

Accommodation details

This is a live out role

 

Benefits

• Supportive environment that within a friendly and knowledgeable team
• Some riding available if interested
• Training provided towards BHS and RDA qualifications
• Own horse is a possibility by arrangement
• Company pension