The Stables Horse Activity Centre is looking for a full and part time experienced Groom to help support our friendly and dedicated team at our very special riding centre in Barnet.

The Stables Horse Activity Centre is fully integrated riding centre for all abilities, irrespective of their emotional or physical needs. Our focus is providing a safe and secure environment for people with learning and/or physical disabilities to spend time and work with horses, enriching their lives. We run mix of riding therapy lessons during the week and lessons at the weekend where disabled children and young people ride with their non-disabled peers. We’re a registered charity and have developed a very special place in the local community over the last 26 years.

The Groom role will include supervising junior member of the team and volunteers, general horse care and stable management, including mucking out, feeding and watering, turning out and bringing in horses, rugging and tacking up, grooming and observation of horse health and welfare i.e. spotting signs of lameness, or injury. Assisting with therapy-based riding lessons for riders who may have disabilities or learning difficulties; leading, supervising and assisting mounting and dismounting, awareness of safety during lessons. Taking telephone bookings and welcoming clients and parents/carers.

The role comprises of, but not limited to: Horse care, general yard duties and maintenance Supervision of children and adults who may, or may not, have mental illness or physical disabilities, acceptance and unloading of bulky items (e.g. feed, hay, shavings) Training of adults within our student program Supervising junior members of the team and volunteers

Days will vary depending on our needs but will include some element of weekend working.

Please apply, sending your CV, salary expectations and days available to tshacfinance@gmail.com. Only apply if you have 'right to work' in the UK.