Land Based Instructor

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We have an exciting new role at Portland Charity. We are looking for a Land Based Instructor to join our team; somebody with land-based industry experience who can oversee the welfare of our animals and the maintenance of our farm, as well as working with our learners to develop their knowledge and skills within the land-based industry.

Here at Portland Charity, we have a vibrant farm area which includes plant production areas, spacious greenhouses, and a range of lively animals, including donkeys, goats and chickens. The main responsibilities of the role involve a range of horticultural and animal care responsibilities. This will include, for example, leading on horticulture and grounds maintenance; leading on animal welfare documentation and liaising with veterinary professionals and contractors; and playing a key role in ensuring that our farm area is a safe and welcoming place for our learners, staff and visitors.

The Land Based Instructor will work closely with the Land Based team within the Education department to support in delivering small group sessions for our learners who are doing work experience at the college. To be successful in this role, you should have strong land-based and animal care knowledge and skills, and you should also have excellent communication skills, as you will be required to work efficiently with staff from different departments as well as our learners at the college.

As this role will involve regulated activity, we will be required to carry out an Enhanced with Child and Adult Barred Lists DBS check.

You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/

Working at Portland Charity

At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.

There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity

·        A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens

·        Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday

·        You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts

·        Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme

·        Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options

·        Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.

·        Free life assurance – your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen

We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections the community.

Qualifications needed

Desirable

• Recognised Animal Care qualification at Level 3 or willingness to work towards within an agreed timeframe
• Teaching Qualification
• Health and Safety Compliance including COSHH

·        Moving & Handling

Working Hours

·        Saturday – Wednesday, 37.5 hours

·        Core hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm.

·        There can be flexibility with the working hours which can be discussed at interview, but weekend working is a requirement.

Applying to work at Portland Charity

There are some other important things you need to know before you apply to work with us at Portland Charity.

Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are included in the child and or adult barred list. This role does involve regulated activity.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. 

Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities, but you can submit a CV, and we will consider it alongside your application form.

In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, Sam People Recruit.

Please click on the “apply” button, and this will take you to the link to access the platform.

If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application, you can contact work@portland.ac.uk or call the recruitment team on 01623 499111, extension 428 or 205, and we will be happy to help.

Many of our staff have a disability, and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application, you can contact our recruitment team on 01623 499 111 or via email at work@portland.ac.uk who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.

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