Jobs

Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner (Ref: N725)
Samh
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £17,063 (pro-rata),
Type of Contract: Permanent
Using your practical knowledge and experience of horticulture or gardening and your understanding of mental health issues you will support people to achieve their goals and outcomes in a therapeutic horticulture setting. A car driver and owner is essential for this post.
How to Apply: Application forms, job descriptions and guidelines are available to download from our website www.samh.org.uk. Please note that your application should be completed electronically and emailed back to jobs@samh.org.uk, no other form of application will be accepted.
Closing Date: April 29, 2019
Interview Date: Tuesday, 7 May, 2019
Senior Vocational Instructor
NHS Scotland
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £24,670 to £30,742 per annum plus £1,298.39 High Secure Environment Allowance per annum and £3116.23 High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance per annum.
Type of Contract: Permanent
A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Vocational Activity Instructor to be based within the Garden & Animal Assisted Therapy Centre. The post holder will have a lead role in the provision of therapeutic horticultural and animal therapy activities for the patients and will provide guidance, support and direction to the team of staff in the department. The role involves working closely with the Charge Nurse, who has overall clinical responsibility for the area, to provide activity and interventions that are beneficial for the improvement of the patient’s mental health and contribute to their care and treatment plan. The post holder will be expected to lead in the provision of vocational qualifications for the patients in horticulture and/or related topics and to assist other staff develop the necessary skills to deliver vocational qualifications.
How to Apply: If after reading this material, you wish to apply, you must do so via the eESS website link and register: Please quote IRC20482 https://www.jobs.nhsscotland.com If you require assistance with your application please contact HR at tsh.jobs@nhs.net
Closing Date: April 30, 2019
Garden Work Leader (Maternity Cover)
L’Arche Highland
Hours: Full-time, 37.5hrs
Salary: £18,603.00 to £19,105.00 /year
Type of Contract: Maternity Cover

 

L’Arche Highland provide a day service for 50 adults with learning disabilities throughout the week doing a range of activities across four different workshops. The workshops are a vibrant and welcoming environment which offer both a varied and rewarding workplace.

You will be the Garden Workshop Leader (Maternity Cover) leading a dynamic gardening workshop. Work as part of our team to support people with learning disabilities; to undertake meaningful work while building relationships with them, and encouraging their growth and development.
How to Apply:

For further information, job description and application form see https://www.larchehighland.org.uk/garden-work-leader-maternity-cover

PLEASE NOTE: Applications will not be considered unless both a full CV and completed application form are received.
Closing Date: April 15, 2019
Workshop Co Worker (Garden Group)
Tiphereth
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £17,574 (salary to be uplifted on 1st April 2019 in line with Scottish Living Wage)
Type of Contract: Full time; Permanent
Tiphereth is a Camphill community based on the edge of the Pentland hills in Edinburgh providing care and support to adults with learning disabilities and autism in supported living, residential care, day services and social enterprises.
You would be working in our Garden group supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to engage in gardening work as well as supporting our social enterprise through the green waste collection and firewood and compost deliveries to customers. The work requires supporting people one-to-one and in small groups. A clean driving licence is essential.
How to Apply:

Please visit our website to download the application form and values form: https://www.tiphereth.org.uk/career/#vacancies
Please send both forms to admin@tiphereth.org.uk

NB CLOSING DATE IS Monday, 18th March 2019 (12:00pm)
Closing Date: March 18, 2019
Interview Date: Wednesday, 27 March, 2019
Production Gardener
Camphill Blair Drummond
Hours: 37.5 hours over 5 days. (The usual pattern of work is Monday to Friday 8.30-16.30. although some flexibility is required as well as participating in an on call maintenance rota)
Salary: 21,622 per annum
This role will be responsible for all work in the allocated areas of the community estate and gardens under the direction of the Estate Manager. This is a hands-on role, where the post holder will be expected to conduct all gardening and grounds maintenance work to a high standard along with some of the general routine repairs that will arise as part of their work. To assist the estate team in the conservation, care and presentation of Camphill Blair Drummond garden and estate The Key Purposes of the job will be met by: • Assisting with the conservation and practical maintenance of the estate and policies and within the context of Camphill Blair Drummond’s health and safety policies. • Practical horticulture with a focus on fruit and vegetable production, yielding edibles for our community. • Assist with maintaining trees and shrubs, herbaceous plants, fruit (including specialist collections), vegetables, cut flowers and bulbs; turf care; composting and soil improvement; historic and modern glasshouse plantings, hard-landscaping; path care, plant propagation; Plant Sales. The care of tools, machinery, glasshouse and garden furniture or ornaments; • Work with organic and self-sustaining practises in mind to manage the Kitchen Garden and Orchard areas. • Assist with the Maintenance of the infrastructure including paths, drive, steps, paved areas, bridges, drains and shelterbelts; • Be responsible and accountable for the implementation of the Camphill’s Health & Safety Policy at the property, being mindful at all times of the health and safety of self, staff, volunteers, Residents ,day students and visitors. • Participating fully in the Communities wider team. • Participate & contribute to the programme of events run within Camphill Blair Drummond
How to Apply: Advert & job description attached. Link to website https://camphillblairdrummond.org.uk/contact-us/work-with-us to download an application pack and return to jobs@camphillblairdrummond.org.uk
Closing Date: March 24, 2019
Garden Assistant
North Edinburgh Arts
Address:

15a Pennywell Court, Edinburgh EH4 4TZ

Hours: part-time for 16 hours a week
Salary: Salary £17,300 per annum pro rata
Type of Contract: 9 month period from March to the end of October 2019, with the possibility of extension
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone with good gardening skills and experience of working in local communities to make a contribution towards sustaining and developing our award winning garden. The post is part-time for 16 hours a week for a 9 month period from March to the end of October 2019, with the possibility of extension. Salary £17,300 per annum pro rata Closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Thursday 28 February, with interviews scheduled for the following week. Applicants should submit a CV accompanied by cover letter explaining why they are interested in applying for the post to: garden@northedinburgharts.co.uk Further information and a job description can also be requested. North Edinburgh Arts, 15a Pennywell Court, EH4 4TZ Tel: 0131 315 2151 / Direct: 0131 315 6408 Scottish Charity Number: SC027700 Read the garden blog here…. https://northedinburghgrows.wordpress.com/
How to Apply:

Applicants should submit a CV accompanied by cover letter explaining why they are interested in applying for the post to:  garden@northedinburgharts.co.uk   Further information and a job description can also be requested.

North Edinburgh Arts
Tel: 0131 315 2151 / Direct: 0131 315 6408
Scottish Charity Number: SC027700
Read the garden blog here….   https://northedinburghgrows.wordpress.com/
Closing Date: February 28, 2019
Support Worker
Silver Birch (Scotland) Ltd
Address:
Silver Birch (Scotland) Ltd 6a Lochmill Holdings Antermony Road Milton of Campsie G66 8AE
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week), Mon-Thu 8.30am-4.30pm, Fridays 8.30am-2pm
Salary: £15,925
Type of Contract: Full-Time Permanent

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Escort clients safely to and from the service by driving a Silver Birch minibus
  • Provide individualised support to clients working within the vegetable cultivation team
  • Plan order of daily activities within the vegetable cultivation team
  • Assist in organisation clients’ workload
  • Closely observe and report upon relevant aspects of individual clients mental health, behaviour or other issues
  • Assist clients with aspects of physical care as required in accordance with the work carried out within the service
  • Maintain clients privacy and dignity at all times
  • Understand and abide by a code of confidentiality  in accordance with company policy
  • Participate in team meetings sharing information as requested
  • Work within company policies and procedures to ensure maintenance of safe working practices for clients and colleagues; particularly with regard to Health & Safety legislation and Risk Assessment management
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures for the use of supplies and equipment, in order to promote the effective and efficient use of resources
  • Participate in staff appraisal in accordance with company policy to maintain skills and develop personal growth through training and education
  • Contribute to service development

 

Assessment Areas

  • Relevant Experience
  • Skills & Qualities
  • Required Qualifications
  • Additional requirements of role

 

Essential Criteria

  • Previous experience of working with client group 
  • Enthusiastic
  • Friendly & supportive approach
  • Full Clean UK Driving Licence

 

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience of therapeutic horticulture
  • Possess or willing to work towards SVQ 1 or 2 in Social Care
Contact Name: Mark McCrorie
How to Apply: Send email to markm@silverbirchscotland.org.uk or call 01417775050 to request an application pack
Closing Date: March 8, 2019
Garden Assistant
NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS
Hours: 16 hours a week
Salary: Salary £17,300 per annum pro rata
Type of Contract: 9 month period
We're looking to appoint a new Garden Assistant to join our Community Garden team. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone with good gardening skills and experience of working in local communities to make a contribution towards sustaining and developing our award winning garden. The post is part-time for 16 hours a week for a 9 month period from March to the end of October 2019, with the possibility of extension. Salary £17,300 per annum pro rata Closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Thursday 28 February, with interviews scheduled for the following week.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit a CV accompanied by cover letter explaining why they are interested in applying for the post to: garden@northedinburgharts.co.uk Further information and a job description can also be requested.
Closing Date: February 28, 2019
Business Development Officer/Consultant Growing Space Project
Dundee Social Enterprise Network
Address:

Dundee Social Enterprise Network, 15 Balunie Drive, Dundee, DD4 8PS

Hours: Full time or Part time or Flexible
Salary: £27,480
Type of Contract: Fixed Term 6 months Max

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a range of partners and stakeholders to establish the feasibility of developing a horticultural growing space in Dundee, using a sustainable Social Enterprise approach.

The post will involve:
    Delivering a feasibility study into the potential for a SE growing initiative
    Undertake option appraisal for management of the site which includes continuation of Dundee City Council operations
    Writing a 3 year business plan
    Identifying potential development funds
How to Apply:

Applicants should supply a CV and covering letter.
Applications will be considered from those wishing to do so on a consultancy basis.
Further information is available at is available at: dundeesen.org/dsen-vacancies
Closing Date: March 11, 2019
Interview Date: Wednesday, 20 March, 2019
Chair Person
Youth Vision
Address:

44 Harlaw Road, Balerno, Edinburgh  EH14 7AX

Salary: voluntary post

Youth Vision is seeking to appoint a new Chair Person who would commit for at least 2 years.
We are looking for someone with experience of chairing or has been involved in a lead role in a management committee, service management or leadership, and able to take Youth Vision on to the next phase of its development.
Committee meetings take place on the last Monday evening of the month at our office in Balerno.
How to Apply:

Please contact the Manager, Sara Beauregard, for an informal discussion prior to application.
Sara Beauregard, Manager, Youth Vision, 44 Harlaw Road, Balerno  EH14 7AX                 
Phone: 07999 948491
Email            info@youthvision.uk
Website       https://www.youthvision.uk/
Closing Date: January 31, 2019
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