GROOMS JOBS BOARD

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing social enterprise in the Scottish Borders with Eat Sleep Ride.

Through the use of horse riding, and all that comes with the caring of horses, Eat Sleep Ride have set out to achieve meaningful and lasting positive health, learning and social change for the youth communities of Berwickshire and beyond. Eat Sleep Ride offers employees ongoing training and support.

The Company

Eat, Sleep, Ride is a social enterprise and Community Interest Company providing horse riding lessons, recreational hacks, horse care and welfare.

Our project provides these opportunities for people living with ill health (including mental health & physical disabilities), drug and alcohol issues, who are isolated, vulnerable or those facing poverty and deprivation. These opportunities are providing our participants with therapeutic activities, skills development, increased confidence, improved wellbeing and most importantly; new friendships, as well as a sense of personal & professional responsibility.

The Position

Were looking for an Apprentice Instructor & Groom to work full-time (5 days a week). The role will include working regularly with young people, including those who may be vulnerable or living with ill health.

Stable Duties to include:

Mucking out

Turning out/bringing in horses

Tack cleaning

Tacking up

Feeding

Filling hay nets

Maintaining the fields

Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming

Rug changing

Schooling

Riding

First aid

Exercising horses from the ground (lunging etc.)

Holding for vet/farrier/dentist

Teaching lessons where required

Requirements and prospects:

Personal qualities:

Reliable

Loyal

Hard working

Team player

Willingness to learn

Desired qualifications:

Experience with Horses

Quad Bike Driving

Qualification opportunities:

Modern Apprenticeship in Equine Studies & Horse Care with SRUC Oatfield Agricultural College leading to SVQ 5. This course is aimed at those who are new to the sector. A range of topics will be covered during the course including:

• cleaning, preparing and maintaining stables for horses
• providing feed and water to horses
• carrying out routine care
• monitoring the health and welfare of horses
• restraining horses using specified methods
• fitting and removing horse clothing
• plaiting
• trimming horses manes and trimming tails

In addition, British Horse Society Coaching, Riding and Care Exam. Association of British Riding Schools Riding and Stable Management Tests may be offered by Eat, Sleep, Ride CIC.

The ideal candidate would be hard working, reliable and enjoy being outdoors even when its wet and windy. Candidates will be expected to obtain a PVG and be happy to work with children and adults with Additional Support Needs. The role is a varied and interesting role at a busy riding stables.

Salary: £14,000 pa

Pay reviews will take place every 6 months based on performance.

The Location

Eat Sleep Ride is located at Heugh Head Farm, Heugh Head, Reston, Berwickshire TD14 5TN. Accommodation is not provided.

Job Type: Full-time (5 days a week)

Licence: Driving Licence (Preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Permanent

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £14,000 pa

Please email your CV and covering letter to: eatsleepridecic@gmail.com, or to Danielle Mckinnon, Eat Sleep Ride, Heugh Head Farm, Reston, TD14 5TN.