Care Farm Manager - Elm Tree Farm

Hours per week: 37.5

We're hiring a Care Farm Manager.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism?

Do you have passion for community-driven initiatives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

As the Farm Manager you will work closely with the Enterprise Manager delivering and maximising the outcomes and outputs of each enterprise aligning and delivering a shared vision across the site, you will provide leadership and overall day-to-day management of the farm site and enterprises.

Benefits:

• On-going training and career development including professional qualifications.
• Contributory pension.
• We cover the cost of DBS checks.
• Access to Wagestream. 
• Shopping discounts including Blue Light card, EE perks and Costco membership.
• Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment.
• Access to wellbeing helplines.
• Health Cash Plan. 

We're looking for:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Patience and excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Providing leadership, motivation, direction and support within your team.
• Enthusiasm and the ability to inspire.
• Able to initiate and effective hold difficult conversations.
• Creative approach and ability to support the development of the farm.

Your responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the farm site, coordinating and prioritising the workloads of the various farm teams on site to ensure a safe and compliant workplace for all.
• Ensure that commissioned support placements are delivered within budget and in an effective, efficient, and person-centered way.
• Deliver excellent customer service to people we support, their families, commissioners, our customers, partners, and all other stakeholders.
• Represent the farm site in both internal and external stakeholder engagements, forming effective links and partnerships, both statutory and other relevant.
• Organisations to promote the best interests of the farm and Brandon as an organisation.
• Organise events and activities to promote the care farm's mission including taking part in national schemes such as Open Farm Sunday and Get Going Trail.
• Be an effective team leader, co-operating with colleagues and other people in the best interest of the people you are employed to support.