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Farm Worker in Shepton Mallet

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!Job Title:         Farm worker Term time onlyLocation:         Wessex Lodge School, Somerset Salary:             £19,000 - £23,000 per annumHours:             37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (hours to be discussed)Contract:        

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:         Farm worker Term time only

Location:         Wessex Lodge School, Somerset 

Salary:             £19,000 - £23,000 per annum

Hours:             37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (hours to be discussed)

Contract:         Permanent, Term Time Only

Must be UK based.

The role will include basic farm maintenance as well as animal welfare. The role is not student based and is strictly animal and maintenance based. We are happy to consider day release for students studying a relevant qualification.

About the role 

As the schools Farm Worker, you will usually work with either animal production, dairy or crop production, although it is possible that you will work with all three. Livestock on farms tends to be pigs, cows or sheep, while crops can cover cereals, rapeseed oil,vegetables and salad. Your role will oversee the day-to-day care of animals and crops within the farm.

Essential qualifications and skills:

  • Previous hands-on farming experience and technical knowledge.
  • G.C.S.E Maths, English Minimum
  • ICT Literate
  • Skilled in conflict resolution / counselling
  • Ability to drive and have the use of a vehicle
  • Understanding and knowledge of approaches to a variety of positive behaviour management.

About us

Wessex Lodge School comprises of two main sites: Wessex Lodge School, the main school where classroom-based activities take place, the second site being Newmead Farm, located in Maiden Bradley and allows students the opportunity to explore subject paths which would otherwise not be available to them.

We have grown to support 40 students, aged 8 - 18 years old. Each student has individual needs based on developmental challenges, Social and Emotional Mental Health difficulties or Autism. We support them using individual plans and the THRIVE approach. Wessex Lodge offers all students an individualised education to improve life outcomes. 

The established staff team come from a variety of previous occupations and have individual skills, which can be utilised, within this school. So, if you have an interest and/or qualifications in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry or any other specific trade or hobby, we would love to hear from you!

Why join Acorn Education & Care?

 

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
  • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
  • Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

Extra information

Status
Closed
Education Level
University
Location
Shepton Mallet
Type of Contract
Full Time Jobs
Profession type
Home Care
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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