Equine Worker Job Enniskillen area,Northern Ireland UK,Social Work

Duration
: 4th of October, with possibility of extension

Start Date
: ASAP

Location
: CAFRE Enniskillen Campus, 2 Mullaghmeen Road, Levaghy, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, BT74 4GF

Job Duties

The main duties of the post will include:

Carrying out day-to-day equine duties associated with the equine enterprises (breeding, equitation and racing) and the campus facilities (education and residential properties).

Recording information (for example electronic data) relating to the equine enterprises.

Supervising and recording student performance while students are carrying out practical duties.

Complying with all CAFRE Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Assisting with other general estate/farm duties as required.

Driving duties which will include driving departmental vehicles.

Assisting in duties associated with CAFRE knowledge transfer, events and other activities which may be located off campus.

The above list is not exhaustive but gives a good indication of the main duties of the post.

Qualifications

A formal equine qualification to at least Level 2, e.g. NVQ level 2, British Horse Society Stage 2, Level 2 Diploma in Horse care, or equivalent.
At least 2 years, full time equivalent, experience of horse husbandry, including grooming and the practical use of a broad range of items of horse tack when working in an equine yard.
A full, current driving license enabling the license holder to drive in Northern Ireland.

Desired Experience

A driving licence entitling the person to tow a trailer (Category B+E).
City & Guilds or NPTC Certificate in Competence in Livestock Transportation (Short Journeys).

* The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Access NI during registration*

A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
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