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Wick Care Farm
Nurture with Nature
We're Hiring!
Client Support Worker with responsibility for Livestock Management – Wick Care Farm CIC
An exciting vacancy at Wick Care Farm CIC in rural Worcestershire for a Client
Support Worker with responsibility for Livestock Management.
Location: Wick Grange Farm, Owletts Lane, Wick, Pershore, WR10 3PB.
Hours: part-time 27 hours as follows:
3 days x 8 hours (24hrs) plus livestock responsibilities over the weekend (3hrs).
Note: weekend responsibilities will not require your presence at the farm every weekend.
Rate of pay/Salary: £14 per hour. Annual salary of £19,656. (FTE: £29,120) i.e. £112 per day plus £42/ week for weekend / holiday duties).
This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to work with animals in a therapeutic setting, being part of a dynamic team of staff and volunteers who are empowering adults and children to improve their mental and physical wellbeing through outdoor activity in a farm setting.
We are recruiting a new member of staff to meet the demand for our specialist services. This job would suit a person who is passionate about using an outdoor setting as a therapeutic environment. The candidate will have experience with animals and a particular interest in working with livestock in this setting.
Specific requirements for the role:
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Ability to take responsibility for animal husbandry: the health and welfare of the animals, in particular sheep, pigs, chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese; leading on livestock feeding routines, hygiene and medication; ordering and keeping feedstocks up to date; animal record keeping.
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Knowledge and experience of or demonstrable interest in working with diverse groups, including individuals with mental health challenges, dementia, autism.
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Confidence, fitness and enthusiasm for working outdoors with animals.
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A cheerful, creative, patient and enthusiastic approach is essential.
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Due to the nature of the work, the post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
To apply:
If you would like to apply, we would love to hear from you. Please email exec@wickcarefarm.co.uk to ask for the full job description and application form. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Closing date for applications is December 19th, with farm visit interviews to be held on
Wednesday 7th January 2026.
Set in 270-acres of rural farmland near Pershore, Worcestershire, Wick Care Farm supports adults and young people to engage with a variety of farm-based activities to benefit physical and mental health.
Our vision is to be a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone can work together to feel valued and have a sense of purpose.
Clients can get involved in a range of different tasks during the structured day, including:
Animal Care
Feeding, watering and caring for our resident chickens, ducks, sheep, pigs and geese.
General Maintainence
Building enclosures, maintaining tools, equipment and setups.
Horticulture
Sowing, growing & harvesting a variety of fruits and vegetables on our allotment.
Arts & Crafts
Creating art, seasonal decorations & rural crafts with natural materials.
Cooking
From field to fork, we prepare, cook and share lunchtimes at Wick Care Farm.
Conservation
Spreading bird seed, building wood piles and planting wild flowers.
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