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Care Farm Manager

Wick Care Farm CIC
Wick, near Pershore, Worcestershire

Posted: 25 Mar 2026

Deadline: 7 Apr 2026

Compensation: £29,120 pro rata, per annum (FTE £36,400)

Paid Part-time Flexible hours Permanent

Job description

We’re looking for a warm, compassionate Care Farm Manager to lead our dynamic team of staff and volunteers, oversee daytoday operations, and help shape the future of our services. It’s a role full of heart, variety, and real impact.

If you’re someone who leads with kindness and wants to make a genuine difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As our Care Farm Manager, you will hold overall responsibility for day‑to‑day operations, lead the Operational Senior Team, and play a pivotal role in delivering our Strategic Plan over the next three years.

About You

You’re someone who brings both heart, knowledge and practical experience to your work. You understand that every person who comes to the farm has their own story, strengths, and challenges, and you are confident supporting adults and young people with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental‑health needs.

You’ll also bring:

• Experience of working with adults and/or children and young people with diverse social, emotional, and mental‑health needs
• Experience of managing a team, including one‑to‑one reviews and implementing HR procedures
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements, including Risk Assessments and COSHH
• A good working knowledge of safeguarding and child‑protection principles
• Good organisational skills and experience of budget planning and tracking financial performance

Above all, you’re someone who leads with kindness, communicates openly, actively listens, and thrives in a community‑focused environment where people feel safe, valued, and able to grow. 

Application information

Click the link here to find out more:

https://www.wickcarefarm.co.uk/post/we-re-hiring-1

You can also email exec@wickcarefarm.co.uk for a full job description and an application form. The application is emailed back to exec@wickcarefarm.co.uk

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