At World Horse Welfare’s Belwade Farm, we are seeking a full-time Live-in Groom to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with horses undergoing rehabilitation and recovery, supporting their care and welfare as part of a committed and supportive team.

The role includes some emergency overnight care responsibilities and occasional night duties throughout the week.

Please note that this is a residential role, and the successful candidate will be required to live on site in shared staff accommodation. Accommodation is provided free of charge, with all utility bills covered by the charity. The accommodation will be treated as a benefit in kind for tax purposes.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Be responsible for all aspects of the general care, rehabilitation and treatment of resident equines as directed by the senior management team
• Be responsible for a dedicated list of equines undergoing rehabilitation, including riding, backing, long-reigning, lunging and all aspects of physiotherapy whilst working alongside the external specialists such as farrier, saddler, vet, physiotherapist
• Carry out daily yard tasks and general upkeep of stables, crew yards and paddocks across the farm
• Maintenance of equine and general administrative records as directed
• Undertake off-site duties, including the collection and delivery of equines
• Work with visiting specialists including vet, farrier, physiotherapist and members of other organisations in a professional manner
• Deal with members of the public in a professional, polite and friendly manner, and to direct any questions to the Supervisor, Assistant Centre Manager or Centre Manager as appropriate
• Assist with events both on and off site
• Comply with the policies of World Horse Welfare to ensure a safe and healthy working environment

Other duties

• Undertake other job-related tasks as directed by the Centre Manager, Assistant Centre Manager or Supervisor.
• Comply with the policies of World Horse Welfare to ensure that risks within the working environment are reduced as low as reasonably practicable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full driving licence
• BHS stage 2 or equivalent (desirable)

Experience

• Equine rehabilitation experience
• Working with a broad range of equines including youngsters and problem horses
• Working on a large busy yard
• Transportation of horses (desirable)

Knowledge and Skills

• Sound equine knowledge
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work in a busy team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Confident using IT equipment and Microsoft suites such as Outlook and Word
• Ability to drive/tow horsebox (desirable)

Personal Qualities

• Reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic team player.
• Patient, trustworthy and an excellent communicator.
• Organised, conscientious and flexible with strong timekeeping.
• Willing tow work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Please click the apply button below to submit your CV along with a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining why you’re interested in this role.

Closing date: Sunday 22 November 2026