Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship

Summary

Ferring Country Centre are looking for a groom to join their team to assist the riding school manager in the day to day running of the riding school and yard. We are committed to getting the very best from our staff that will then in turn help our customers to develop essential life skills, build their confidence and improve their self-esteem.

Annual wage

£12,480 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Senior equine groom (level 3)

Hours

Sunday, Monday and Thursday, 8.00am - 4.00pm. Tuesday and Friday, 11.00am - 7.00pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 September

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

This is a 100% work-based learning apprenticeship of which the successful candidate will be awarded the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship qualification.
Maths and English functional skills, if required.
There is scope for either the riding or non-riding pathway to be chosen and this will be discussed at interview.
Enrolling on to an apprenticeship programme is a serious commitment. To achieve the qualification and be successful in your job you will need to be hard working, prepared to work outdoors in all weather and often at weekends.

Where you’ll work

RIFE WAY

FERRING

WORTHING

WEST SUSSEX

BN12 5JZ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Senior equine groom (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade C/4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

There is a bus service (local route number 700) and a local train station (Goring-by-Sea) near the centre that would require a short walk if you were using public transport. There is no accommodation available.

About this company

We are a local, independent charity providing training and work experience for people with learning disabilities. Our customers develop better work and social skills by assisting us with the operation of our Riding Therapy Unit, Garden Centre, Rangers Café and Dales Farm. Our centre was founded in 1986 by a small group of parents, who saw the need for their children to attend a meaningful setting. Over 30 years later, we are still as committed to people with a learning disability being an active part of their community, and developing their skills and confidence. Here at Ferring Country Centre, we help our customers to develop essential life skills, empowering them, building their confidence and improving their self-esteem. Individuals' social skills are improved through frequent social interaction and our reliance on teamwork. Our customers learn what is expected of them in a working environment, and through this experience, can often gain voluntary or paid work in the local community. We are dedicated to offering a person-centered approach, giving customers a varied choice of which of our Day Service departments they feel suits them best. We also emphasise the importance of individual happiness and enjoyment. We want all of our customers to feel content and self-fulfilled.

https://www.ferringcountrycentre.org/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be able to enrol on to the BHS suite of qualifications, and to also have an introduction to specialist areas of the equine profession such as physiotherapy, farrier or equine dentistry.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED

Rob Dawkins

busdevmgr@sheldraketraining.co.uk

01980 845556

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000245552.

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Closes on Friday 30 August

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