Full Time Grooms Role At A Friendly And Inclusive Yard With Training Available (5Day Week) 8-4.30
South Bucks Rda, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, UK
- Salary
- UK Minimum Wage
- Work Type
- Permanent; Contract
- Work Time
- Full-time; Part-time
- Live-Out
- Live-Out (No Accomm.)
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 382061
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 26/11/2025
- Expires
- in 3 months
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- 4,026
Job Description
South Bucks provides individuals with a range of disabilities, with the opportunity to ride and have equine interaction, benefitting their health and well-being. We are based in Fulmer and have been in existence for 60 years, with many a Paralympic medallist starting their career here. We are a thriving centre, open 7 days a week, with high standards and a friendly and inclusive atmosphere and we are looking for a full time groom or groom / coach. Our new staff member will be working alongside experienced staff and will have the opportunity to train for both RDA and BHS exams.
Main Duties & Responsibilities: • To help care for the group’s horses, ensuring that they are provided with the correct feeding, watering, grazing and exercise to ensure that they are kept fit and healthy.
• To inspect the horses for injuries, infections or disease, ensuring the horses wellbeing
• To carry out stable duties and prepare horses for RDA sessions, offering a friendly and professional face to our volunteers and riders.
To ensure the site facilities and equipment are maintained
Late night checks on a rota basis
Minimum Requirements
• Previous experience of working with horses, a sound knowledge of equine care/health needs, and demonstrable handling skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and happy to work as part of a small team
• An interest in working with young people and vulnerable adults.
• Willingness to achieve RDA coach qualifications would be encouraged and supported
• An Enhanced DBS check will be required
This is a live out role
Benefits Training and support provided to achieve BHS and RDA qualifications Own horse is a possibility
Company pension
Supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development
Working in a beautiful, well-equipped equestrian setting
Please email a CV and cover letter to our Centre Manager
lizzie.ragg@southbucksrda.org mobile: 07907 872286
Requirements
General groom experience. Ability to work well with others, and adapt to the requirements of each day.
Required Key Skills
Riding People SkillsJob Benefits
28 days annual holiday. BHS and RDA training supported. Opportunity for own horse by arrangement.
- Employer No
- 349378
- Website
- http://southbucksrda.org/
- Location
- Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, UK
Equestrian Employer Details
We are a specialist centre, providing riding and equine based activities for children and adults with disabilities. We provide weekly group lessons for disabled children from local specialist and mainstream schools. We provide individual lessons for those who want to progress towards para-dressage. 4 dedicated members of staff and 30+ volunteers ranging from 14yrs to .... We have range of horses and ponies. We also have a mechanical horse. Indoor and outdoor arenas with mirrors. Undercover stalls and stabling. Grazing and off road access to hacking.