Gardener

Self Employed Gardener

Hours: Flexible hours according to availability

Salary: £18 per hour

Location: Across Brighton and Hove and all of West Sussex

Self-Employed Gardeners Wanted – Help Older People Enjoy Their Gardens Again

Do you love gardening and want to use your skills to make a real difference? Join Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove as a Self-Employed Gardener and help older people maintain and enjoy their outdoor spaces.

Who We Are

At Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, we believe later life should be fulfilling, independent, and enjoyable. As a charity, we support thousands of older people each year, offering social activities, vital services, and practical help to those who need it most.

Your Role as a Gardener

A well-kept garden can be a place of peace, joy, and connection to nature, but for many older people, maintaining one becomes difficult. That\’s where you come in Your role will include:

• General garden maintenance – Mowing, weeding, pruning, tidying and planting
• Creating a safe and relaxing space – Helping older people enjoy their gardens again
• Making a meaningful impact – A tidy garden can bring happiness and pride to someone\’s home

What We Offer You

• Flexible Work – Choose your hours to fit your schedule (Monday to Friday)
• A Rewarding Role – Bring comfort, joy, and independence to older people
• Work Locally – Opportunities across Brighton, Hove, and all of West Sussex

If you have a passion for gardening, enjoy working independently, and want to make a real difference in someone\’s life, we\’d love to hear from you.

To find put more about the role please contact our Help at Home team who will be more than happy to chat to you, call on or email

To apply please visit our website and download an application form or email your CV with a full covering letter as to why you are suitable for the role to

As an employer, we want to see the diversity of our communities reflected in our workforce. We believe that employing a rich mix of people from a range of different backgrounds with fresh ideas and different perspectives is key to enabling us to continually improve our services to the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible for everyone and this includes making reasonable adjustments for disabled people.

Should you be successful, you will be subject to a variety of checks, including DBS and references.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 6 per week

Application question(s):

• Can you commit to at least 6 hours per week on a consistent schedule of your choice?
• Are you comfortable working in a home where someone smokes? (Your answer won\’t affect your application—used only to help match you with the right client.)
• Are you comfortable working in a home where someone has pets? (Your answer won\’t affect your application—used only to help match you with the right client.)
• Are you 18 years of age or older?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person