Supported Training Manager - St Werburghs City Farm, Bristol

Farmgarden; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Bristol is seeking a Supported Training Manager to enhance meaningful placements for adults with disabilities. Responsibilities include leading a team of professionals and providing services in a supportive outdoor environment. The role offers a permanent contract with a salary starting at £27,803 per annum for full-time hours. Flexible working arrangements are available, and the position includes 25 days of annual leave, plus holidays. Apply before the deadline to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Flexible working pattern

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with adults with learning and physical disabilities.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and empower the team.
• Ability to create meaningful placements in an outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team to improve services.
• Develop and deliver meaningful programs for participants.
• Create a fun and engaging outdoor setting for adults.

Skills

Experience managing services for vulnerable adults

Person-centred approach

Leadership and team management

Job description

Supported Training Manager - St Werburghs City Farm, Bristol

We’re looking for someone who wants to join our busy charity to make a real and lasting difference to people’s lives.

With experience in managing services for vulnerable adults, you will be passionate about creating person-centred, meaningful and fun placements for adults experiencing a range of learning and physical disabilities in a mainly outdoor setting.

You will be an experienced line manager who can lead and support your team with confidence, guiding and empowering staff to improve the service and deliver a wonderful programme for participants.

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: Starting at £27,803 per annum (full-time), rising to £31,364 per annum (full-time). The farm operates a 35-hour working week. For a 21-hour week, the starting salary will be pro-rated to £16,682 per annum (£15.28/hour).

Hours of work: 21 hours per week, over at least 3 days per week, largely undertaken between 9–5pm, Monday to Friday. Working pattern can be flexible but must include Tuesdays, and either Thursdays or Fridays.

Annual leave: 25 days holiday per year, plus public holidays, pro rata.

Application Deadline: 10am Monday 12th January 2026

Please visit St Werburghs City Farm website for more information and to apply.