- S098-24 Stable Assistant (LC3-4)

Lancashire Constabulary’s Mounted Team is seeking a Stable Assistant to be based at Lindle Lane. 

The purpose of this role is to provide a grooming, exercising and cleaning service to enable the Mounted Branch to achieve its maximum policing potential and to train horses to Policing standards. Some of the key responsibilities will require you:

• To be responsible for the welfare of all horses, undertaking any action required i.e. administering medication, cleaning and dressing wounds/injuries and documenting relevant information. 

• To groom and prepare horses for patrol  

• To be responsible for one thematic area of the day to day running of the branch, i.e. vets, physio, saddler, invoices, Farrier, feed merchants.  

• To hay up, skip out and refit rugs. 

• Exercising and riding horses, including younger horses. 

• To maintain Mounted complex to a high standard at all times.  

• To prepare feeds, as instructed, hay up horses and maintain feed and forage barn to a high standard at all times. 

• To clean and maintain kit (saddles, rugs, boots, bridles etc.)  

• To use machinery/equipment in order to complete daily duties, e.g. tractor, horse walker, electric fencing and garden maintenance equipment.   

• As an Intermediate level rider, be responsible for preparing progressive plans to school, train and develop young horses as directed by Line Management.  

• To check and secure premises. 

• To be aware and understand all emergency procedures, fire drill, panic alarms and health and safety regulations.  

• To demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering a high standard of service with an emphasis on quality at all times 

• To carry out any other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading of the post. 

Candidates applying for Lancashire Constabulary should be aware that the use of online 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) systems such as ChatGPT to generate application answers is NOT permitted, any candidate found to have submitted an application form using online 'AI' software to generate answers will be removed from the recruitment process with immediate effect. This may result in future applications with the Constabulary also being rejected, based on integrity. 

Further details of the requirements and duties of the post can be found on the attached Role Profile.

Please note, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass RV Vetting.

Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.

PLEASE NOTE, AGENCY EMPLOYEES VOLUNTEERS AND SPECIALS ARE UNABLE TO APPLY FOR INTERNAL VACANCIES.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY IS TUESDAY 2ND APRIL 2024 AT 9AM.