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We have an excellent opportunity for a flexible and proactive individual with a passion for donkeys to join our busy team at Town Barton Farm in Tedburn St. Mary, near Exeter, Devon.
Position: Farm Worker / Groom (1973)
Location: Tedburn St Mary
Hours: Full-time hours per week
Salary: £23,962 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Tuesday 1st July 2025
The Donkey Sanctuary is an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys worldwide. Our vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life, and our mission is to improve the lives of donkeys every day. We aim to achieve this by transforming the lives of donkeys in need worldwide through greater understanding, collaboration, and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships.
Possessing excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, you will provide care and rehabilitation for the resident donkeys, supporting the Farm Manager in maintaining a safe working environment. As well as being a working farm, Slade House Farm is a visitor attraction at the heart of The Donkey Sanctuary, and strong customer service skills are essential.
About you:
* Excellent observation skills to identify signs of ill-health in animals.
* Excellent communication and customer service skills – tactful and diplomatic when handling sensitive matters.
* Competent IT knowledge and skills.
* Full current UK valid driving licence.
* Willing to work outside in adverse weather conditions.
* Effective team player who builds trust and positive relationships.
* Self-motivated, with a positive and professional attitude.
About the role:
Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:
* Routinely checking, feeding, grooming, weighing, worming, and training the resident donkeys, mules, ponies, and hinnies.
* Preparing and administering medications, including intramuscular injections, as directed.
* Assisting veterinary staff with examinations, routine treatments, and welfare assessments.
* Making regular observation and wellbeing checks for signs of infection, abnormality, illness, or distress, and reporting updates to the Farm Manager/Supervisor.
* Maintaining a safe and hygienic working environment in barns, stables, and all work areas, adhering to biosecurity measures.
* Maintaining farm security by checking fences and ensuring gates and access points are kept secure.
* Updating animal management records and medication logs.
What we offer in return:
This is a full-time, permanent contract starting as soon as possible, working hours per week, 5 days over 7, with weekend work as part of a rota.
Life assurance, 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 with each full year of service.
Wellbeing team, recorded Pilates and Yoga classes, long service awards.
Healthshield plan – reimbursement of some medical expenses, discounts and cashback, access to a 24/7 GP and counselling service.
Free parking, subsidised restaurant and shop.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 1 July 2025.
The Donkey Sanctuary is a Disability Confident Employer.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people. Applicants will undergo safer recruitment processes, including a DBS check where required.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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