NTM/HAP/15/OCT25 - Nights Equine Welfare and Security Team Member
Posted:21/10/2025 14:22 Start Date:Not Available Salary:£9,523.80 Location:Nights Level:Equine Deadline:04/11/2025 23:59 Hours:15 Benefits:No Job Type:Permanent
Nights Welfare and Security Horse Team Member
Hapton, South of Norwich
15 hrs per week (3 x 5hr shifts per week on a set rota, 7pm-12am). Includes weekend working.
Permanent part-time contract
Salary range: £7,800.00 (age 18-20) to £9,523.80 (age 21 and over)
Are you seeking a fulfilling and rewarding career in equine care? If so, let us show you what’s possible.
Redwings is one of the largest horse welfare charities in the UK, where everything we do is for the love of the horse. We provide and promote the welfare, care and protection of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. Working for us means you can make a real difference in the lives of the horses in our care while being part of a supportive and progressive workplace.
This role is ideal for someone with a genuine passion for horses, who enjoys working in an outdoor environment throughout the year, and values working closely with others as part of a team. Think you’d be a great fit? We’d love to hear from you!
What can we offer you?
* A busy, supportive, team-working environment
* Ongoing development through training and mentoring with opportunities for progression
* Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
* Premium pay rates on Sundays and Bank Holidays
About the role
This role focuses on ensuring the health, well‑being, and safety of the equines at the Equine and Visitor Centres in Norfolk. You will verify that all security procedures are followed, and promptly address any breaches in security.
Key Responsibilities
Equine Care
* Ensure the security and safety of all Redwings equines by carrying out routine security procedures.
* Accurately count all equines in their designated locations, verifying that this aligns with the equine location sheet for each farm.
* Ensure the precise, efficient, and timely feeding of equines requiring additional feed.
* Provide forage for groups or individual equines as needed.
* Recognise signs of ill health or discomfort in equines and report them accordingly, identifying unusual equine behaviour and taking appropriate action.
* Follow any instructions left by veterinary staff or Equine Centre Managers.
* Administer prescribed medication to equines as directed by the Vet Team or Equine Centre Managers.
* Be proficient in catching, holding, and leading equines.
* Respond to any equine emergencies that arise and assist vets with emergency treatments or callouts.
* Share driving responsibilities with team members.
* Operate tractors, paddock sweepers, and other implements – subject to training.
* Use all horse equipment correctly and effectively.
Communication and Teamwork
* Understand the importance of clear and effective communication and keen observation skills.
* Liaise regularly with your line manager.
* Complete Night Logs throughout the shift and ensure all administrative sheets are filled out and placed in the Night Folder by the end of the shift.
* Demonstrate a thoughtful, proactive and collaborative approach to teamwork.
Maintenance of Night Shift Equipment
* At the start of the shift, check all equipment (including torches, radios and mobile phones) and vehicles to ensure they are functioning properly, and log any administrative details or report any damages.
* At the end of the shift, ensure all equipment is properly stored and accounted for—radios, torches, and phones should be placed on charge, and vehicles and keys secured. Report any vehicle defects promptly.
* Ensure all vehicles used during the night are washed, refuelled and returned clean and tidy.
Person specification
Essential criteria
* Sound knowledge and demonstrable experience in equine care.
* Ability to prioritise and make intelligent decisions.
* Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
* Keen observation skills with a high level of attention to detail.
* Sound IT skills.
* Outstanding team player.
* Flexible approach to tasks and workload.
* A passion for equine welfare and for Redwings’ values.
* A full, manual driving licence.
Desirable criteria
* Formal qualifications in equine support.
* Working for a similar organisation specialising in equine care.
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible using the Apply Now link below.
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