Gardener

PART-TIME GARDENER GROW WITH PURPOSE!

LOCATION: The Kent Autistic Trust\’s Allotment Plot in Woodlands Road Allotment, Gillingham

HOURS: 10-16 hours/week (2-3 days)

RATE: £16/hour (includes holiday pay)

CONTRACT: Casual

Are you passionate about gardening and community? Do you believe in the power of green spaces to bring people together and nurture wellbeing?

We\’re looking for a dedicated PART-TIME GARDENER to lead the care and cultivation of our beautiful allotment at Woodlands Road. This role is about more than gardening; it\’s about creating a calm, inclusive space where autistic individuals from our services and the wider community can connect, grow, and thrive.

What You\’ll Do

1. Maintain the allotment to a high standard: planting, weeding, watering, composting, and general upkeep
2. Plan and manage seasonal gardening tasks
3. Create a safe, welcoming, and structured environment for volunteers and participants
4. Support autistic individuals with empathy and patience
5. Coordinate activities with staff and community members
6. Ensure tools and equipment are used safely and stored properly

Who You Are

1. A skilled gardener with hands-on experience and strong horticultural knowledge
2. Organised, proactive, and able to plan and prioritise tasks independently
3. A great communicator with a warm, supportive attitude
4. Experienced in (or open to learning about) supporting autistic individuals
5. Possibly retired or semi-retired, looking for a meaningful way to give back

Why Join Us?

This role offers more than a paycheck—it\’s a chance to make a real difference. You\’ll be part of a team that values inclusion, wellbeing, and the healing power of nature.

About the Trust

Supporting over 80 people in Medway and across Kent, The Kent Autistic Trust provides a wide range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of autistic people and those with associated neurodevelopmental conditions. We offer residential homes, supported living, day services, respite, and outreach. Our high-quality support is recognized with a CQC rating of \’Good\’ and many \’Outstanding\’ ratings.

Our Values and Commitment

KAT is committed to high-quality, individual-centered support, promoting independence and inclusion. We value every person and seek colleagues who respect the priorities, needs, abilities, and limits of those we support, their families, and colleagues.

We do not accept applications via agencies for Support Workers.

Please find attached a copy of our Privacy Notice, available on our website.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found or if we experience a high volume of applications.

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