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Calvert People

Our business is all about people and as such our staff are super important to us. We have crafters, book worms, mountain bikers, cooks, runners, gamers, movie buffs, dancers and everything in between. Family people, single people, couples and happy and caring people. Whilst working and training with us you can be guaranteed to find individuals with similar interests and make friends for life.

Location

Situated at the edge of Wistlandpound Reservoir, among beautiful pine forests and rippling streams, our fully accessible centre offers high quality facilities and professionally adaptive accommodation, all nestled within the rolling hills of Devon’s Exmoor National Park.

What we do

We are Calvert Exmoor; a registered charity providing stimulating, exciting and accessible breaks and activities for children, adults, families and groups with disabilities. We take a unique and person-centred approach to assist our guests along their journey to a more confident and empowered self, with our specially adapted centre and amazing staff team providing an inclusive attitude and atmosphere for all. At Calvert Exmoor, we prove that it’s what you CAN do that counts!

Calvert Exmoor Equine Centre (CEEC) is a professional riding establishment with the aim of delivering equitation to people of all abilities. We work closely with the centre to provide accessible horse experience sessions for all to enjoy.

The Role of Apprentice Groom

Our stables team are dynamic, customer-focused leaders. As a Calvert Exmoor staff member, you will be part of a fun, supportive team and will strive toward excellence.

Equine apprentices work alongside CEEC staff care for and look after horses on a daily basis to ensure that they remain healthy, happy and in good condition.

What You Will Need

Essential Personal Attributes

• Prior experience with horses (please ensure you include this in your application)
• You must be well presented
• Punctual and approachable
• Positive and solution based
• Passionate about working with and looking after horses
• Passionate about working with a variety of people with disabilities
• Happy to be out and about working in all weathers and on your feet for most of the day
• Prepared for training record keeping and completion of documentation to be outside of working hours if unable to complete them within work hours

Desirable Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience or knowledge of working with people with disabilities
• Experience of working in an equine centre

Training

• Full training to be provided by the employer and training provider at Calvert Exmoor.
• You will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship.
• You will be allocated a training consultant who will support you throughout the apprenticeship.

Some Amazing Benefits

As well as the chance to become part of an incredibly inspiring organisation and a great team, we can offer passionate people like you several benefits including:

• Speedy response to all applicants
• Site visit and some time with the team in the stables as part of the interview process to see who we are and what we’re about.
• A collaborative and friendly work environment
• Working in an environment that actively promotes personal development
• Free on-site parking
• Beautiful location
• Death in service benefit
• Plus, the chance to make a real difference in the work you do

Our Hiring Process

You’ve found this ad and it’s piqued your interest and you tick the relevant boxes, what’s next…

• Email us your CV with a letter explaining why you’d like to undertake an apprenticeship with us
• We’ll be in touch to let you know the next steps

Job type: Full-time 37.5 hours per week average

Location: Wistlandpound, Kentisbury, Barnstaple EX31 4SJ

Closing date: 21st April 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Who to contact: Sarah Rigby, HR & Employee Relations Manager

Email: careers@calvert-trust.org.uk

Calvert Exmoor complies with the Equality Act 2010. We believe in fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting diversity in our employment practices. We do not discriminate in employment based on ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, marital status, medical history, parental status, gender or pregnancy.

Please inform us of any adjustments that may need to be taken into consideration prior to a telephone call or visit to the site.

All our roles require a DBS check.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary: £6.40 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/04/2024