Farm Hand
Decoy Farm Learning Disability Care Home, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
- Pay:
- £12 per hour
- Type:
- Permanent
- Shift:
- Days
- Closing date:
- 08/10/2024
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Kingsley Healthcare is a family-owned and nationally renowned care home operator with a reputation for delivering exceptional care. Our homes are centres of excellence and community hubs, where we provide person-centred care for our residents. We value our team members and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer.
About the company
Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where our passionate individuals are changing lives every day. Winners of the 2024 Health Investors Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year, we are ranked – for the eighth year running! - among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care, and proudly support over 1,500 residents to live in a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment.
We are proud to be ranked No.1 in the UK for our commitment to wellbeing at work (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) and our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating, we are also a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that we reward and value dedication.
We welcome passionate individuals who want to make a difference to our growing family which puts our people and our residents first.
About the role
As a Farm Hand, you will assume a pivotal role in the supervision and management of a mini farm within the setting of our care home. Your responsibilities encompass the creation of a therapeutic and inclusive environment, fostering opportunities for residents to participate in purposeful activities centred around farming, gardening, and animal care. In this capacity, you will take the lead in guaranteeing the safety and well-being of all residents as they access these areas, ensuring a welcoming and secure atmosphere. Additionally, your role extends to monitoring the residents' experiences and the welfare of the animals throughout these engaging activities.
The position is full-time (37.5 hours per week), routinely working 8:30am-4:30pm, built around core cover most weekends and balancing into the working week.
Reports to: Farm Manager
Skills and attributes
- A background in agriculture, horticulture, or a related field.
- Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities or special needs.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt activities to accommodate varying levels of ability and engagement.
- Understanding of therapeutic approaches related to farming and nature-based activities.
- A full valid UK driving licence; able to drive company vehicles with a trailer.
Benefits
Comprehensive induction and training programme.
Opportunities for career development and progression.
Employee Assistance Programme
Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
Refer a friend and receive a thank you gift of up to £500 *
We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure
