At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and inspire individuals in a community garden while managing gardening activities.
- Company: Join Cyrenians, a compassionate organisation tackling homelessness through community engagement.
- Benefits: Gain valuable skills, receive full training, and access wellbeing services.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with opportunities for personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference outdoors while helping others learn and grow.
- Qualifications: Passion for gardening and excellent interpersonal skills required.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
Hours: Part time 15 hours per week (Sunday and Monday)
Address: Based in Edinburgh
Are you passionate about working with people and providing meaningful activities? Do you want to make a big difference and work outdoors in a beautiful community garden? If so, then our Community Gardener role may be the one for you.
About our community garden project:
We support people in our community garden to feel part of something, learn new skills and create a place where people feel close to nature. This post supports the management of people on community payback orders. The focus is on creating and managing a programme of gardening and landscaping activity for those on payback orders to participate in. We support a maximum of four people at a time to help create and maintain beautiful gardens for the hospital and local community to enjoy. We aim to support people to gain new skills and to be better connected in their community.
About the role:
- Supporting and encouraging people on community payback orders to take part in the maintenance and vision of the community garden
- Working as part of a team, with some lone working, to ensure the gardens are well maintained and people are offered meaningful gardening activities
- Supporting people to gain new skills
About You:
We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest and knowledge of gardening and working in the outdoors. You will be someone who has excellent interpersonal skills and has a want to inspire and motivate people while maintaining strong professional boundaries. There will be great opportunities for you to learn and develop, while sharing your skills and experiences.
How we’ll support you:
You’ll be joining an experienced and knowledgeable team who will give you full training on all aspects of your role. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About us:
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based.
Our values:
- Compassion: We believe that everyone should have the chance to change, no matter how long that might take.
- Respect: We believe in tolerance, acceptance, valuing diversity and treating each other as equals.
- Integrity: We are committed to the highest quality of work, grounded in honesty, generosity, sincerity and professionalism.
- Innovation: We are willing to take risks, challenge convention and be creative in our search for new ways of working, in particular by taking account of the environmental impact of our decisions.
Part-Time Community Gardener — Outdoor Garden & Skills Mentor employer: Trellis Scotland
Cyrenians is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment, perfect for those passionate about community engagement and outdoor activities. As a Part-Time Community Gardener, you will not only contribute to the beautification of Edinburgh's community gardens but also play a vital role in empowering individuals on community payback orders, all while receiving comprehensive training and access to personal development opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of working in a vibrant team dedicated to compassion, respect, and innovation.
