Yard Assistant (Casual)
Where you’ll work: This role is based at the College’s Hadlow campus
Your hours: As and when required (Mostly weekends and half terms)– no guaranteed hours; zero-hour contract
Your pay: Age-Related National Minimum Wage
Here at Hadlow College, we have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individuals to join our Equine Centre on a casual basis!
Reporting to the Yard Manager, the postholder will carry out a range of equine and related duties at the Equine Centre in support of yard maintenance and horse care. The postholder will be responsible for maintenance and care of horses as well as a range of duties associated with the day-to-day running of the centre.
Team working skills and good communication skills are essential to all those who apply as you will be working cohesively alongside our existing experienced team to provide a high level of welfare for the horses. You will assist in maintaining the college equipment under the direction of the Yard Manager.
The closing date for this application is Friday, 26 April 2024
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.