This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part a vibrant and locally unique community resource, joining a dedicated team of staff and volunteers.
Wellgate Community Farm is seeking a new Technical Supervisor for Stock to support our volunteers and be responsible for the day-to-day care and welfare of the animals.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about farming and the natural environment and has experience of animal husbandry. They will also have the skills to work with people of all ages and abilities, the desire to enthuse and help them grow as individuals at the farm and the ability to work well under pressure.
We need someone who is participant focused and can ensure that the farm is a safe, welcoming and enjoyable place for people to visit and volunteer. They will need an awareness and understanding of Health & Safety, Safeguarding and legislation set by regulatory bodies such as DEFRA and APHA.
The post holder will also require a full driving licence and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Please contact irene@wellgatefarm.org for full job description and application form.
Closing date for applications: 09:00am – Friday 4th April 2024. Interviews: 10th April.
Purpose of Job
• To ensure that the farm fulfils its obligations to be open by ensuring the day to day procedures on the yard are carried out.
• To be responsible for the care and welfare of the animals whilst on the yard.
• To ensure compliance with the animal welfare and stocking policies
• To adhere to legislation and regulatory requirements including those set by HSE, DEFRA, APHA and ICO.
• To share responsibility for the Health and Safety of all Farm users and visitors.
• To take responsibility for specific lead areas including the Weekend Young Farmers Club, Animal Boarding and the Farm’s Animal Share adoption scheme.
• To support students, trainees, and volunteers, and further each individuals progress
• To support the delivery of education, training, recreational and therapeutic programmes.
• To ensure all manual and computer records are maintained and that accurate information is collected
• To help promote the farm to generate interest from individuals, schools, referral agencies and local authorities.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Plan, prepare and co-ordinate appropriate activities for students, trainees and volunteers providing technical supervision through demonstration, instruction, support and assessment whilst ensuring the day to day needs of the animals are met.
• Support the recruitment and induction of volunteers to ensure farm is as widely used, inclusive and beneficial as possible.
• Monitor and evaluate beneficiary’s progress and be responsible for the implementation of disciplinary procedures as appropriate.
• To oversee suitability, safety and cleaning of all animal housing and paddocks reporting any maintenance needs.
• To deliver animal medication and keep animal records, including vaccinations and routine treatments.
• To share responsibility for the stocking of feed, bedding, medication, treatments and other necessities to maintain and improve animal welfare
• To ensure that animals are ready and suitable for visits, events and training working within the farms animal welfare policy.
• Promote a positive community atmosphere and a safe, clean and tidy working environment.
• Work within Farm policies and procedures ensuring suitable risk assessments, practices and resources are used.
• To cover the delivery of educational visits both on and off site, as needed.
• To be responsible for the Animals Share scheme, maintaining database, reviewing materials used to promote Animal Shares and information sent out to sharers. Work with Farm Co-Managers to send out quarterly updates on the adoption animals.
• To support the organisation and running of Farm fundraising events.
• Carry out all administrative tasks associated with the role including the monitoring and evaluation of lead areas, providing written reports as required and attending meetings as appropriate.
• Support customer care by dealing with telephone, email, and visitor enquiries; ensuring accurate messages are taken and allocated to staff as required.
• Undertake appropriate training and any other duty consistent with the development of the Farm.
General
• To operate in accordance with the ethos of the farm and within the farm policies and those of partner organisations and the Farm’s development/ business plan.
• To evaluate and monitor progress
• To drive farm vehicles as appropriate
• To be qualified in First Aid
The above mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the Technical Supervisor may be required to carry out other such duties as deemed necessary by the Farm Managers or Board of Trustees through the Chairman.