Job Title: : Caretaker
Organisation Overview
The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary is a registered charity based in South Cornwall, UK. Founded in 1995, our sanctuary now provides a safe home for life to over 100 donkeys, horses and ponies (primarily donkeys), all rescued from situations of abuse, neglect or abandonment.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated, hard-working individual to join our maintenance team. This is a 6 month fixed term position. Working four/five days a week, 8:30am–11.30am, Thursday to Sunday essential and an optional Wednesday (half or full day). The position requires a committed team player who understands and supports Flicka’s aims and ethos.
Required Skills and Experience
- Previous caretaking experience
- Full, clean UK driving licence and own transport
- A flexible approach to work and willingness to adapt to changing priorities
- Availability to work the required hours/days
- Experience cleaning to a high standard
Main Responsibilities
- Assist with the ongoing cleaning of all sanctuary grounds and buildings. Including signage, windows, guttering, canopies, toilets and office exteriors
- Weeding. Including driveways, walkways, planters, hanging baskets, flower beds
- Grass cutting and strimming
- Sweeping all pubic areas daily. Including driveway, walkways, car parks, main sanctuary and fronts of donkey barns
- Keeping office, shop and tea room exteriors webweb free
- Maintaining seating areas. Ensuring benches and picnic tabes are clean and cobweb free at all times
- Cleaning pigeon muck from doorways and where visitors frequent
Other Information
- Annual leave allowance: 28 days per year (pro rata), arranged with the Estates Manager
- Bank Holidays are normal working days
- Applicants must be UK residents or have permission to work in the UK
- Please note: this role is physically demanding; candidates must be fit for the workApplicationsPlease email Terri Mitchell, Operations Manager, at [email protected]
with a cover letter and your CV, or post to:
The Flicka Foundation
Penty Noweth Farm
Trenoweth Lane
Mabe Burnthouse
Penryn
TR10 9JB
ONLY APPLICATIONS SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED WILL BE CONSIDERED AND RESPONDED TO.
Closing date for applications: 12th August 2026
Pay: Up to £12.90 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
