Junior Rider/Stable Hand

Job location: Saintfield

Salary: 16/17 £4.62, 18/20yrs £6.56, 21/22yrs £8.36, 23/24yrs £8.91.

Hours: 25

Worktime: To be confirmed with employer.

Closing date: 11/01/2022

Employer: JobStart Scheme

Business: Government Programme

Address: Design Centre

Belfast

Postcode: BT1 3BA

Telephone: 000 000000

Website: www.communities-ni.gov.uk

Job Duties: The employer is: ERIC PELE EQUESTRIAN.Work as part of the team in the following areas:Handling young stock - mares, foals and yearlings.Supporting the production of young horses - training and riding.Assisting in stable management - mucking out, feeding, grooming and tack maintenance.Maintaining of show jumping and cross-country facilities - maintenance of arena and tracks, course building and upkeep of jumps.Assisting with farm maintenance - paddock maintenance, fencing and grounds upkeep.Assisting in the organisation of shows and equestrian training days.You will be entitled to annual leave during this job opportunity.

Qualifications / Experience: Essential:Must have experience working with and handling horses and be able to ride a trained horse with confidence.Must have experience in mucking out and working in an agricultural environment.Desirable:Good communication and people skills.Motivated and willing to learn.Willing to contribute and work in a team.Good timekeeping and able to prioritise tasks.

Application Method: JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 18-24 years and not in receipt of benefits phone 0300 200 7807.

Other Information: The employer is: ERIC PELE EQUESTRIAN.Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.