The yard has around 40 horses, including British Showjumping affiliated show jumpers, Royal Navy and GB Modern Pentathlon schoolmasters, and full liveries. They seek an individual to help with general yard duties and the management of the horses. This includes, but not exclusively:
Bringing-in and turning-out
Feeding
Tacking-up for / washing-off after lessons
Mucking-out and bedding-down
Yard, tack and equipment care
Exercising the horses (optional)
Competition and show preparation, travel, grooming
This is an exciting time for the yard. The business is growing, including the development of a new 60 x 40 arena, Monarch stables and a range of other facilities through the next 12 months.
They would ideally like to find someone who is a confident rider and there are opportunities to help produce some of the young horses if capable. Jumping and flatwork training included.Training:
You will be working towards achieving the Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship with the employer and supported by Haddon Training
All training will take place at the employers premises
If you have not achieved grade 4/C in English and maths at GCSE, Haddon Training will support you in gaining Functional Skills qualifications in these subjects
Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the level 2 apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship, or to become; Second rider
You could be involved in young horse production, work towards being the yard manager and also be involved in British Showjumping affiliated competitions
Employer Description:Dorset based horse trainer and Olympic coach Jabeena Maslin was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her service to modern pentathlon, in the New Years Honours list in January 2022. Jabeena is the coach of the Olympic Pentathlon Equestrian Team and helped Team GB win an unprecedented double gold at the Tokyo Games in 2021. In her youth Jabeena competed in every major showjumping competition including Royal Windsor Show, meeting the Queen aged five. She represented Great Britain on junior and young rider teams. The British pentathlon team first came calling in 1974 under Capt. Jim Fox, one of the founding fathers of the sport here and a part of the three man team which won gold at Montreal in 1976. Jabeena has coached every GB Modern Pentathlon team since the Seoul Olympics in 1988, bringing home countless medals for her country.Working Hours :Working 5 days out of 7, the final shift pattern will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.
You must expect to work at least one weekend day per week.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
To learn responsibility for the display and maintenance of a safe, stimulating, interactive, learning environment in the Nursery.
To learn to work within the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage and assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of an effective programme of activities to help babies and young children to develop.
To learn the implementation of providing stimulating learning experiences, which enable young children to grow in confidence and independence.
To learn and develop skills to effectively observe, assess, monitoring and record children’s learning and development using a variety of methods
To gather these observations and produce individual profiles for each child in your small key worker group
To learn responsibility for providing full access to an effective programme of activities for children identified as requiring additional support
To participate in staff meetings
To provide cover for practitioners within the team as necessary
To work in partnership with other professionals involved with the children and their families, i.e. health visitors, Inclusion support, speech therapists
To support in the care of sick children and those suffering minor injury
To be familiar with the fire drill and procedures for the safety of the children
To assist with checking equipment for safety and suitability to use and preparing resources as appropriate
To share responsibility for ensuring the room is cleaned at the end of each day
To assist in the identification of child protection issues
To access personal and curriculum development opportunities
To undertake duties in such a way that ensures a positive multi-cultural approval and with full regard for the principles and policies in place at the YMCA and comply with the Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy and Child Protection Procedures within the organisation
Operate within YMCA policies and procedures, strictly observing Health & Safety regulations of colleagues, parents/carers and yourself and the Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy
Operate within Nursery policies and procedures
Ensure all work practice is inclusive, expressed through a wholehearted commitment to welcome those of all faiths and none
Undertake any other related duties that are consistent with the job
Training:
Early Years Practitioner Level 2
Functional Skills where required
Training Outcome:Possible permanent position at the end of apprenticeship. Possible chance of moving on to further qualifications.Employer Description:YMCA Has Been Serving The Black Country For Over 130 Years
A local charity, that’s part of the largest youth organisation in the world.
We support people to grow and develop in Mind Body & Spirit.
Our places are found in the heart of communities, working with children, young people and their families. We provide childcare, housing for young workers, supported accommodation, employability, health and social enterprises projects.Working Hours :8am - 6pm Monday - Friday. Shifts will be between 8am - 6pm each day, shifts will be given on a Friday for the following week.Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Patience....Read more...
To learn responsibility for the display and maintenance of a safe, stimulating, interactive, learning environment in the Nursery
To learn to work within the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage and assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of an effective programme of activities to help babies and young children to develop
To learn the implementation of providing stimulating learning experiences, which enable young children to grow in confidence and independence
To learn and develop skills to effectively observe, assess, monitoring and record children’s learning and development using a variety of methods
To gather these observations and produce individual profiles for each child in your small key worker group
To learn responsibility for providing full access to an effective programme of activities for children identified as requiring additional support
To participate in staff meetings
To provide cover for practitioners within the team as necessary
To work in partnership with other professionals involved with the children and their families, i.e. health visitors, Inclusion support, speech therapists
To support in the care of sick children and those suffering minor injury
To be familiar with the fire drill and procedures for the safety of the children
To assist with checking equipment for safety and suitability to use and preparing resources as appropriate
To share responsibility for ensuring the room is cleaned at the end of each day
To assist in the identification of child protection issues
To access personal and curriculum development opportunities
To undertake duties in such a way that ensures a positive multi-cultural approval and with full regard for the principles and policies in place at the YMCA and comply with the Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy and Child Protection Procedures within the organisation
Operate within YMCA policies and procedures, strictly observing Health & Safety regulations of colleagues, parents/carers and yourself and the Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy
Operate within Nursery policies and procedures
Ensure all work practice is inclusive, expressed through a wholehearted commitment to welcome those of all faiths and none
Undertake any other related duties that are consistent with the job
Training:
Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:
Possible permanent position at the end of apprenticeship
Possible chance of moving on to further qualifications
Employer Description:YMCA Has Been Serving The Black Country For Over 130 Years
A local charity, that’s part of the largest youth organisation in the world.
We support people to grow and develop in Mind Body & Spirit.
Our places are found in the heart of communities, working with children, young people and their families. We provide childcare, housing for young workers, supported accommodation, employability, health and social enterprises projects.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, Shifts will be between 8.00am - 6.0pm each day, shifts will be given on a Friday for the following week.Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Patience....Read more...
To learn responsibility for the display and maintenance of a safe, stimulating, interactive, learning environment in the Nursery.
To learn to work within the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage and assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of an effective programme of activities to help babies and young children to develop.
To learn the implementation of providing stimulating learning experiences, which enable young children to grow in confidence and independence.
To learn and develop skills to effectively observe, assess, monitoring and record children’s learning and development using a variety of methods.
To gather these observations and produce individual profiles for each child in your small key worker group.
To learn responsibility for providing full access to an effective programme of activities for children identified as requiring additional support.
To participate in staff meetings.
To provide cover for practitioners within the team as necessary.
To work in partnership with other professionals involved with the children and their families, i.e. health visitors, Inclusion support, speech therapists.
To support in the care of sick children and those suffering minor injury.
To be familiar with the fire drill and procedures for the safety of the children.
To assist with checking equipment for safety and suitability to use and preparing resources as appropriate.
To share responsibility for ensuring the room is cleaned at the end of each day.
To assist in the identification of child protection issues.
To access personal and curriculum development opportunities.
To undertake duties in such a way that ensures a positive multi-cultural approval and with full regard for the principles and policies in place at the YMCA and comply with the Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy and Child Protection Procedures within the organisation.
Operate within YMCA policies and procedures, strictly observing Health & Safety regulations of colleagues, parents/carers and yourself and the Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy.
Operate within Nursery policies and procedures.
Ensure all work practice is inclusive, expressed through a wholehearted commitment to welcome those of all faiths and none.
Undertake any other related duties that are consistent with the job.
Training:
Early Years Practitioner Level 2.
Functional Skills where required.
Training Outcome:Possible permanent position at the end of apprenticeship. Possible chance of moving on to further qualifications.Employer Description:YMCA Has Been Serving The Black Country For Over 130 Years
A local charity, that’s part of the largest youth organisation in the world.
We support people to grow and develop in Mind Body & Spirit.
Our places are found in the heart of communities, working with children, young people and their families. We provide childcare, housing for young workers, supported accommodation, employability, health and social enterprises projects.Working Hours :8am-6pm Monday - Friday Shifts will be between 8am-6pm each day, shifts will be given on a Friday for the following week.Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Patience....Read more...
To learn responsibility for the display and maintenance of a safe, stimulating, interactive, learning environment in the Nursery.
To learn to work within the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage and assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of an effective programme of activities to help babies and young children to develop.
To learn the implementation of providing stimulating learning experiences, which enable young children to grow in confidence and independence.
To learn and develop skills to effectively observe, assess, monitoring and record children’s learning and development using a variety of methods.
To gather these observations and produce individual profiles for each child in your small key worker group.
To learn responsibility for providing full access to an effective programme of activities for children identified as requiring additional support.
To participate in staff meetings.
To provide cover for practitioners within the team as necessary.
To work in partnership with other professionals involved with the children and their families, i.e. health visitors, Inclusion support, speech therapists.
To support in the care of sick children and those suffering minor injury.
To be familiar with the fire drill and procedures for the safety of the children.
To assist with checking equipment for safety and suitability to use and preparing resources as appropriate.
To share responsibility for ensuring the room is cleaned at the end of each day.
To assist in the identification of child protection issues.
To access personal and curriculum development opportunities.
To undertake duties in such a way that ensures a positive multi-cultural approval and with full regard for the principles and policies in place at the YMCA and comply with the Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy and Child Protection Procedures within the organisation.
Operate within YMCA policies and procedures, strictly observing Health & Safety regulations of colleagues, parents/carers and yourself and the Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy.
Operate within Nursery policies and procedures.
Ensure all work practice is inclusive, expressed through a wholehearted commitment to welcome those of all faiths and none.
Undertake any other related duties that are consistent with the job.
Training:
Early Years Practitioner Level 2
Functional Skills where required
Training Outcome:Possible permanent position at the end of apprenticeship. Possible chance of moving on to further qualifications.Employer Description:YMCA Has Been Serving The Black Country For Over 130 Years
A local charity, that’s part of the largest youth organisation in the world.
We support people to grow and develop in Mind Body & Spirit.
Our places are found in the heart of communities, working with children, young people and their families. We provide childcare, housing for young workers, supported accommodation, employability, health and social enterprises projects.Working Hours :8.00am - 6.00pm, Monday - Friday. Shifts will be between 8.00am - 6.00pm each day, shifts will be given on a Friday for the following week.Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Patience....Read more...
To learn responsibility for the display and maintenance of a safe, stimulating, interactive, learning environment in the Nursery.
To learn to work within the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage and assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of an effective programme of activities to help babies and young children to develop.
To learn the implementation of providing stimulating learning experiences, which enable young children to grow in confidence and independence.
To learn and develop skills to effectively observe, assess, monitoring and record children’s learning and development using a variety of methods.
To gather these observations and produce individual profiles for each child in your small key worker group.
To learn responsibility for providing full access to an effective programme of activities for children identified as requiring additional support.
To participate in staff meetings.
To provide cover for practitioners within the team as necessary.
To work in partnership with other professionals involved with the children and their families, i.e. health visitors, inclusion support, speech therapists.
To support in the care of sick children and those suffering minor injury.
To be familiar with the fire drill and procedures for the safety of the children.
To assist with checking equipment for safety and suitability to use and preparing resources as appropriate.
To share responsibility for ensuring the room is cleaned at the end of each day.
To assist in the identification of child protection issues.
To access personal and curriculum development opportunities.
To undertake duties in such a way that ensures a positive multicultural approval and with full regard for the principles and policies in place at the YMCA and comply with the Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy and Child Protection Procedures within the organisation.
Operate within YMCA policies and procedures, strictly observing Health & Safety regulations of colleagues, parents/carers and yourself and the Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy.
Operate within nursery policies and procedures.
Ensure all work practice is inclusive, expressed through a wholehearted commitment to welcome those of all faiths and none.
Undertake any other related duties that are consistent with the job.
Training:Early Years Practitioner Level 2.
Functional Skills were required.Training Outcome:Possible permanent position at the end of apprenticeship. Possible chance of moving on to further qualifications.Employer Description:YMCA Has Been Serving The Black Country For Over 130 Years
A local charity, that’s part of the largest youth organisation in the world.
We support people to grow and develop in Mind Body & Spirit.
Our places are found in the heart of communities, working with children, young people and their families. We provide childcare, housing for young workers, supported accommodation, employability, health and social enterprises projects.Working Hours :8am-6pm Monday - Friday. Shifts will be between 8am-6pm each day. Shifts will be given on a Friday for the following week.Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Patience....Read more...
To learn responsibility for the display and maintenance of a safe, stimulating, interactive, learning environment in the Nursery.
To learn to work within the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage and assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of an effective programme of activities to help babies and young children to develop.
To learn the implementation of providing stimulating learning experiences, which enable young children to grow in confidence and independence.
To learn and develop skills to effectively observe, assess, monitoring and record children’s learning and development using a variety of methods.
To gather these observations and produce individual profiles for each child in your small key worker group.
To learn responsibility for providing full access to an effective programme of activities for children identified as requiring additional support.
To participate in staff meetings.
To provide cover for practitioners within the team as necessary.
To work in partnership with other professionals involved with the children and their families, i.e. health visitors, Inclusion support, speech therapists.
To support in the care of sick children and those suffering minor injury.
To be familiar with the fire drill and procedures for the safety of the children.
To assist with checking equipment for safety and suitability to use and preparing resources as appropriate.
To share responsibility for ensuring the room is cleaned at the end of each day.
To assist in the identification of child protection issues.
To access personal and curriculum development opportunities.
To undertake duties in such a way that ensures a positive multi-cultural approval and with full regard for the principles and policies in place at the YMCA and comply with the Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy and Child Protection Procedures within the organisation.
Operate within YMCA policies and procedures, strictly observing Health & Safety regulations of colleagues, parents/carers and yourself and the Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy.
Operate within Nursery policies and procedures.
Ensure all work practice is inclusive, expressed through a wholehearted commitment to welcome those of all faiths and none.
Undertake any other related duties that are consistent with the job.
Training:
Early Years Practitioner Level 2
Functional Skills where required
Training Outcome:Possible permanent position at the end of apprenticeship. Possible chance of moving on to further qualifications.Employer Description:YMCA Has Been Serving The Black Country For Over 130 Years
A local charity, that’s part of the largest youth organisation in the world.
We support people to grow and develop in Mind Body & Spirit.
Our places are found in the heart of communities, working with children, young people and their families. We provide childcare, housing for young workers, supported accommodation, employability, health and social enterprises projects.Working Hours :8.00am - 6.00pm, Monday - Friday. Shifts will be between 8.00am - 6.00pm each day, shifts will be given on a Friday for the following week.Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Patience....Read more...
🔹 What You’ll Do
Support children aged 6–18 in a group-living setting
Build strong, therapeutic relationships with young people
Assist with emotional and behavioural regulation
Help deliver care plans alongside therapeutic carers and managers
Work collaboratively with the school and other professionals to meet each child’s individual needs
Engage in daily routines, education, and recreational activities with the children
Participate in a 6-month training programme to transition into a Therapeutic Carer role
Training & Development
We offer a fully paid and supported induction with a 6-month training programme, giving you the tools, understanding, and confidence to work therapeutically. You will receive:
A comprehensive training package (worth approx. £3,000–£3,500)
Opportunity to gain a Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Childcare & Education
Ongoing reflective supervision, coaching, and CPD opportunities
Fast-tracked progression to Therapeutic Carer roles
Pay & Benefits
Starting pay from £12.21 per hour
Sleep-in shifts paid additionally (up to £2,500 extra annually)
Sick pay scheme
Employee health plan
Opportunity to earn bonus payments for extra duties
Supportive team culture with excellent leadership
Who We’re Looking For
Candidates with some prior experience in childcare, education, or youth work (essential)
Understanding of trauma-informed care or willingness to learn
Patience, emotional resilience, and a nurturing mindset
Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and potential sleep-ins
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