Gardening Project Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an outstanding Gardening Project Assistant whos passionate about horticulture and wants to make a difference.

You'll be working part time time, Monday to Friday, 20-30 hours per week (flexible) at our gardening project at Kirkside House, creating an excellent learning experience for the people in our care, supporting and teaching the service users to learn about gardening and horticulture.

**Due to a genuine occupational need we are only able to accept applicants with a full, clean driving license for this role**

**Experience in a DIY/gardening/maintenance setting essential, some experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities desired but not essential**

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day...

• Able to work between the hours of 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday
• Able to assist the Gardening Lead to run the project on a day to day basis
• Able to be diverse in their approach and support residents according to their individual care plans
• Able to communicate well in a positive and pro active way with service users and colleagues
• Driver preferred as the assistant collects and returns service users to their respective residences
• Able to take the lead when the Gardening Lead is absent
• Helps to ensure the gardening project area is Health & Safety compliant by completing checks and reporting issues where necessary
• Able to manage accounts and finances when gardening lead is absent
• Helps to ensure all paperwork is completed and up to date
• Has some understanding of horticulture and some DIY skills desirable

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

You are...

• Experienced in the care sector
• Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external quests at all times
• An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
• Able to work under your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Kirkstall

LS5 3EJ

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)