Welfare Officer

If you enjoy working with people and have lots of empathy, this role is for you.

Average starting salary

Above National Minimum Wage

Average hours per week

40 Hours

Job availability

Low

Experience

You will need to be highly motivated and flexible with excellent listening and interpersonal skills, an understanding of professional boundaries and a commitment to continuous professional development.

What you’ll do

Day-to-day tasks

  • You will provide counselling and advice services to beneficiaries who work in, or are retired from, the horseracing and thoroughbred breeding industry
  • Provide financial assistance, affordable housing and various services to promote healthy living and well-being among beneficiaries.

Who you’ll work with

  • Stable Staff
  • Stud Staff
  • Racing Staff

Skills & Knowledge

  • Experience of working with and supporting people
  • Knowledge and experience of the thoroughbred horseracing and breeding industries is desirable
  • Excellent communication skills

How to get into this role

Keep an eye on our job board for roles in this area.

Career Progression

If you enjoy working with people, you could consider other roles.

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