Job Description

Main purpose of The Therapeutic Gardener Role

A successful lottery bid has provided an opportunity for Communigrow to develop increased therapeutic gardening services through the appointment of a Therapeutic Gardener to join our horticulture team.

About you ..

do you have a passion for nature, the environment and a commitment and empathy for helping individuals to overcome life's challenges?

Are you a keen and knowledgeable gardener who wants to share their passion for sustainable food growing in harmony with the natural world.

Do you have an interest in conservation and care about the environment? Are you comfortable sharing your practical /DIY skills to help create and maintain our resources? Do your communication skills enable you to connect with people of all abilities, ages and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

About you...

Do you have a passion for nature, the environment and a commitment and empathy for helping individuals to overcome life's challenges?

Are you a keen and knowledgeable gardener who wants to share their passion for sustainable food growing in harmony with the natural world.

Do you have an interest in conservation and care about the environment? Are you comfortable sharing your practical /DIY skills to help create and maintain our resources? Do your communication skills enable you to connect with people of all abilities, ages and backgrounds.

Role Specifics

Designing and delivering new targeted projects that support the mental and physical wellbeing of beneficiaries (onsite and in the community) Maintaining and building on our existing 'Time Out' Veterans & Emergency Services group and our 'Garden Gate' Bereavement Support Group Expanding Communigrow's green therapy provision to additional individuals who have self-referred or have been signposted by another agency or a social prescriber Identifying new partners and cohorts with the aim of increasing the number of individuals who benefit from our projects (and creating new projects) Provide greater opportunities for volunteers in therapeutic gardening & related activities. Managing relationships with the partnerships, agencies and social prescribers that promote and support the development of the Therapeutic Gardening services. Timely recording & reporting outcomes, maintaining accurate records, completing admin tasks as required.

Person Specification

Some experience of working with people with additional needs Knowledge of/or interest in horticultural therapy/ gardening Empathy, adaptability, and strong communication skills A proactive, organised approach to planning and reporting Good IT and administration skills Knowledge and experience of gardening/growing food Practical skills (DIY) to support garden maintenance projects Interest and awareness of environmental and sustainability matters Effective communication skills that build positive relationships Willing to increase knowledge of Therapeutic Gardening through learning opportunities.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 14 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime On-site parking
Work Location: In person