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Roots to Work is a project of Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming.

Job description

About Susan's Farm

Susan’s Farm is a small educational charity running day services for adults, young people and children through an organic livestock farm near Carlisle, Cumbria. Our vision is that people’s lives are transformed by working together in purposeful outdoor activity so they can reach their full potential. We run educational visits for schools, an alternative provision service for young people who struggle with secondary school, and group sessions for adults.

 

Purpose of Role

We are looking for a Livestock Farming and Maintenance Worker to join our team. You will work largely independently across our two sites of around 140 acres, which we farm as a tenant. Our current stock is a suckler herd of seven pedigree English Longhorn cows and 20 followers, plus a flock of 35 mule sheep, hens and a horse. We are certified organic to Soil Association standards and Pasture for Life accredited. We sell our own meat through local markets and direct sales. In addition to farm work, there will also be the opportunity to work with one of our adult groups.

 

Job description

 

Site maintenance and farming support

• Carry out stock checks at both sites

• Identify and treat common ailments among cattle and sheep (lameness, flystrike etc.)

• In winter, line feed cattle and sheep at both sites • Load and transport live animals in a trailer, including to abattoir

• Carry out farm repairs, for example to fencing, gates etc.

• Remove weeds and cut back overgrown vegetation using a mower / strimmer

• Support seasonal tasks: lambing, haymaking, tupping

• Contribute to keeping indoor and outdoor areas clean, tidy and secure

• Feed cats and chickens, collect and box eggs as required

 

Team and group work

• Work with the Farming Lead, education staff, external contractors and volunteers as required

 

Safeguarding and health & safety

• Report all safeguarding issues in line with organisational policies.

• Follow organisational risk assessments and health & safety policies at all times.

 

£26,227 FTE. £10,491 pro rata

Application information

See full job description which includes personal specification at www.susansfarm.co.uk/vacancies

Complete the application form and return it to info@susansfarm.co.uk by 10 November 2026. Only fully completed application forms will be considered and CVs will not be accepted. 

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