Deadline for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 5 August 2026.
Interviews to be held on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 August 2026 at Wick Court.
Please see the attachments for full details.
Summary
The General Assistant supports the efficient running of a large residential accommodation for groups of up
to 36 children and their accompanying adults. As an important part of the team, the person in this role will
work closely with the Office Manager, Farm Operations Manager and Kitchen Manager to ensure the needs
of resident groups are met and that the highest standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are
maintained. This role will have regular and direct contact with our visiting children and adults and includes
an opportunity to develop the skills working with groups out on the farm, with a key role supporting their
learning and maintaining a warm and friendly relationship throughout their stay.
Main responsibilities
• To support the Housekeeper in ensuring that the house is clean and tidy, the laundry is well
managed and handwashing facilities are kept clean and well stocked
• To support the Kitchen Manager in providing a high quality, nutritionally balanced, varied and
healthy menu of home-made meals for all visitors and staff, to excellent hygiene standards
• To support day-to-day farming activities, including feeding animals, cleaning pens and equipment,
site maintenance, gardening and orchard work, produce recording and shop administration
• Supporting and delivering sessions with young people, and events, to create a safe and child-
centred environment in which all visiting children flourish
• Project work related to increasing our impact, improving our offer to young people and public
events
Strategy, Ethos, and Values
• Champion quality and excellence, seeking-out and sharing constructive feedback from beneficiaries
to support the continual evolution of the operations at Wick Court
• Model the values and ethos of the Charity and ensure these are upheld at all times
Continuous professional development
• Maintain a commitment to continuous professional development including undertaking
professional and technical training as required by the Charity
• Keep abreast of best practice, by developing links with others within our organisation
General
• Attend and contribute to Health and Safety and team meetings, proactively contributing ideas and
suggestions in advance
• Any other work as directed by the Farm School Manager, appropriate to the role