Horticulture Assistant

Job summary

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you. Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is a Specialist Mental Health and Community NHS Foundation Trust.

We are currently looking to recruit Horticulture Assistants on a permanent basis.

The post holder's primary role is to works as member of the "Grow Your Own" team and provide key entry horticultural operations to the service and assist in the ongoing development and upkeep of the initiative.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that is passionate about the services it provides.

Main duties of the job

Respect equality and diversity across all areas of working practice and communications with staff, service users and other stakeholders.

Work as a team member under the supervision and guidance of the project manager you will assist with the ongoing requirements and needs in-line with the seasonal programmes.

Take responsibility for the timely harvesting of the organically grown crops and timely delivery to the on-site kitchen and wider community.

Assist with the seasonal propagation and plant production programme, understanding and supporting the collection of produce at the right time.

Assist with maintenance of polytunnel's, outdoor beds and structures in keeping with the seasonal maintenance programme.

Under supervision assist with maintaining the systems and development of the project area within the service.

Under supervision implement organic methods of pest and weed control in-keeping with seasonal requirements.

Assist with the upkeep and development of the flora and fauna within the project area paying specific attention to health and safety.

To assist in maintaining equipment in safe working order and in a way that minimises cross infection.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guild Park

Preston

PR3 2JH

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guild Park

Preston

PR3 2JH

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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