Overview
Farm Worker/Groom (2033) – The Donkey Sanctuary
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 through understanding, collaboration and support.
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 the veterinary surgeon, nurse, farrier and dental technician with examinations, routine treatments and welfare assessments.
* Making regular observation and wellbeing checks for any 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 to prevent disease outbreaks.
* Maintaining farm security by regularly checking fences and ensuring gates and access to farm buildings are kept locked.
* Updating animal management records and medication logs.
What We Offer In Return
This is a full-time fixed-term contract starting as soon as possible, until 28 August 2026, working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7, with weekend work as part of a rota.
Benefits
* Competitive pension.
* 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, 24/7 GP and counselling service.
* Free parking.
* Subsidised restaurant and shop.
Closing date for completed applications: Sunday 19 October 2025.
The Donkey Sanctuary is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including a DBS check where required. The organisation may request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment for relevant posts. The Guaranteed interview scheme is available to candidates who consider themselves to have a disability applying for roles within the United Kingdom.
Please note: We ask that applications be in your own words and not produced with AI tools.
Location
Town Barton Farm, Tedburn St Mary, Devon, United Kingdom, EX6 6EN
Application Details
* Documents: JD_EQU_FARMS_Farm Worker Groom_2025.pdf
* Note to Applicants under 18 years of age (pdf)
Job Information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Non-profit Organizations
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