Inspire

Our Mission Inspire believes that everyone has a right to equality and inclusion. Our mission is to try to help everyone with a disability achieve this. We do this by providing individuals and their families with educational, therapeutic and leisure services. We also advocate for inclusion, educate the general public, raise awareness among peers, and hold the best knowledge base on disability on the island. Our History The Inspire foundation is the result of a merger between Eden Foundation and Razzett Tal-Hbiberija – two leading charities that worked in the field of disability. The two organisations transferred all their resources and employees over to the new foundation, which now provides all the services in a one-stop-shop model avoiding duplication, enhancing service delivery and being more cost effective, leading to long term sustainability and added value. Today Today, Inspire helps hundreds of individuals with various disabilities ranging from Autism, Cerebral Palsy and others. We do this through many services and disability programmes that are offered. Why work with Inspire? At Inspire, we prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, commensurate to experience, we offer the below: - Ten additional days of leave, additional to statutory leave - Private health insurance provided by AXA PPP Healthcare through Atlas Insurance - Free counselling sessions provided by the Richmond Foundation - Study leave - The opportunity to shape and change processes

About

THR Lead

Join us in driving Excellence, empowering People, and enhancing Communication to create a thriving and impactful workplace.

About the Role

As a Therapeutic Horse Riding (THR) Lead, you shall be forming part of our THR service, established to provide children and young adults with disabilities with a complimentary means of therapeutic intervention. Our mission is to harness the therapeutic benefits of horse riding to enhance physical, emotional, and social well-being, fostering confidence and independence in our service users.

What you'll be doing

Plan, coordinate, and lead therapeutic horse-riding sessions tailored to the needs of children and adults with a range of disabilities.
Develop individualized plans and track progress for each participant in collaboration with the rest of the multidisciplinary Team.
Ensure all sessions align with best practices in equine-assisted therapy and disability support.
Maintain the highest standards of safety for riders, support staff, and horses.
Conduct risk assessments and implement necessary safety protocols.
Oversee proper mounting, dismounting, and adaptive equipment usage.
Supervise and mentor a team of support staff and volunteers assisting in equine therapy sessions.
Provide training on equine-assisted therapy techniques, safety procedures, and disability awareness.
In collaboration with stable staff and volunteers to ensure horses used in therapy are well-trained, healthy, and suitable for therapeutic sessions.
Monitor horse behavior and adjust sessions accordingly to ensure positive interactions.
Maintain regular communication with families, caregivers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure holistic support for all users.
Represent the organization at events, workshops, and awareness campaigns related to equine therapy.

What we’re looking for: An experienced and qualified THR professional ideally within allied health care or special education, preferably with individuals with autism and PMLD within a therapeutic or educational setting.

Qualifications & Experience

A qualification recognized at a minimum Level 5 in health/social sciences.
Certificate in horse riding/handling.
Advantage will be given to candidates with previous experience in allied health care or special education, ideally with individuals with autism and PMLD in a therapeutic or educational setting.
Strong horsemanship skills with experience in training horses.
Familiarity with sensory integration and behavioural management techniques will be considered as an asset.

Why join our team?

At Inspire, we believe that people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive positive change, and be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and well-being.

What we offer you

At Inspire, we prioritize the mental health and wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, commensurate to experience, we offer the below: