Part time grooms wages?

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Ok, so im hoping this makes sense!

Im moving to my own yard soon, and with me working shifts my parents cover the horses when im away etc

Now, my parents are not getting any younger and my dad has health problems.

Im thinking about havinga groom - only 3 ish hours a day, 6 (ish) days a week but not the same 6 days each week as my shifts operate on a 6 on 3 off pattern.

Im in the position to offer free livery to 1 - possibly 2 horses to said person.
I dont have a school, but a flat paddock and very good hacking - also chance of coming to shows with me if thats what they wanted.

So, with the livery - what sort of salary would someone expect?
It is only 3 hours a day, and would be 4 horses to handle - very occasionally all 6 if my retired ones were in.
Would be feeding, turning out and mucking out jobs - maybe riding if the person is suitable.

Ideas??
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If somebody didn't want the livery then I guess you could start at offering minimum wage. If they did want livery then deduct the cost of livery charge and pay the balance as minimum wage. Depends on whether you get a ' freelance' or somebody who is happy to have the cost of their horse covered.
 
My mum has a groom she pays £8 per hour. I'm sure you could get one cheaper but this lady is very reliable and worth her weight in gold so she's one to look after.
 
I pay my P/T groom £8 an hour, she works 3 hours a day about 5 days a week (she is flexible and we arrange it all in advance). She has been working for me for 3.5 years so I have given her a raise.

I think you need to start with what you would be willing to pay, then subtract the cost of DIY livery and see where you get. You might get more people interested if the livery deal was an option.
 
My part timer gets £7 (not taxed) per hour and does 4 hours x 4 mornings a week. This takes her up to the 16 hours a week she needs to get Tax Credit as a single parent. Lots of mums rang up when I advertised as they can manage the 16 hours during school time, but the flip side is that they can then have problems during school hols. Most part timers around me get anything from minimum wage (for younger less experienced girls) up to £6.50 / hr.
 
I am currently looking for the same, and offering starting wage of £6/hour which I think is fair wage, I know I don't pay myself that much! I also offer options of livery, training or lessons at discounted rate taken in lieu of payment which is obviously a way of paying a bit more but in kind. Its a great idea if you can find someone enthusiastic who wants these things and has worked for me in the past. The biggest issue when it is only part time is that the person does have to be very local or else travelling costs are too much and that does limit potential applicants.
 
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