Horticultural Support Worker

To support adults to work across all activities of the Land-Based Enterprises, undertaking Horticultural and garden maintenance tasks whilst promoting community engagement and life skills.

Driving is essential for this role. The hours wil be between 09:00 – 16:00, working across 4 days between Monday to Friday. Driving our fleet vehicle will be required on occasions as part of this role.

On a day to day basis this will involve supporting people with learning disabilities to carry out practical horticultural activities, such as growing plants from seed, propagating plants, pruning , feeding and watering and also undertaking some basic DIY duties (e.g. repairing fences, hard landscaping). As well as these practical elements, there is an element of care to the role as you will be supporting people with differing levels of ability and communication skills. This means responsibility for documentation to record all activity as required.

Attendees at Day Opportunities may wish to develop their vocational skills and there is an expectation that you will support positive learning outcomes at all times.

The Ideal candidate would:

• Be able to communicate clearly and break down tasks so that every member of the team can participate and become actively involved in activities.
• Be responsible for the use and care of general garden tools, with due regard to Health and Safety requirements.
• Develop positive relationships with services users, based on mutual trust, confidence and understanding.
• Have experience of working with or supporting people, especially those with learning disabilities, either from family, employment or voluntary work
• Have previous experience of working in a gardening / horticultural role or significant experience of managing a domestic garden / allotment

Our offer to you:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• Extensive Training, Development and Support Given
• Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Access to Blue Light Discount
• Access to Medicash

Brothers of Charity Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The organisation provides equal employment opportunities regardless of ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or medical history. Due to our Services, we may have certain roles which are targeted to specific demographics, such as Gender. This is a genuine business need and is not considered a breach of the Equality Act.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.