Zero-Hours Support Worker Plot2Plate Project
Location: Little Chester Allotment
Pay Rate: 12.85 per hour
Contract Type: Zero-hours
Reporting to: Project Coordinator (Disability Direct)
About the Role
Plot2Plate is a therapeutic gardening initiative supporting adults with learning disabilities to grow, harvest, and prepare food in a safe and inclusive environment. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in enabling participants to engage meaningfully with the project, promoting independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
Provide hands-on support to participants during gardening, harvesting, and food preparation activities.
Encourage and assist individuals in developing practical skills and confidence.
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants at all times, including managing risks in outdoor and kitchen environments.
Support individuals with mobility, communication, and personal needs as required.
Promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive atmosphere.
Help set up and tidy away tools, equipment, and materials.
Record attendance and contribute to basic progress notes or feedback forms.
Work flexibly, including occasional weekends or early evenings depending on session times.
Person Specification
Essential:
Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or other support needs.
Understanding of safeguarding and person-centred support.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Desirable:
Knowledge of gardening, food growing, or basic cooking.
First Aid certificate.
Manual handling awareness.
Experience working in community or therapeutic settings.
Additional Information
This is a zero-hours role; hours will vary depending on project needs and participant attendance.
Training and supervision will be provided.
The role may involve physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and working on uneven ground.
Work Location: In person
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