We are looking for an experienced gardener and trainer who could join our bank staff. Work is offered on an as-needed basis once you are added to our bank staff. There is no guarantee of work; however we are looking for people who are happy to be contacted at short notice to provide relief. Share Community runs various different training courses to disabled people. We run horticulture training five days a week from 10am – 4pm, in our 2.5-acre walled garden in the grounds of Springfield University Hospital.
Our students work in polytunnels all year round to produce bedding plants, food crops, herbs, plants from bulbs and decorative plants. As part of their training, students learn about how to prepare and plant areas, how to propagate plants, understanding soil types, plant care and harvesting. We also teach pests and disease identification and control, plus some decorative work. We offer qualifications from Entry Level up to NVQ Level 2.
Our students learn about health and safety in a working environment, how to communicate effectively with one another and how to develop their own abilities. Students grow in confidence, both from working as part of a team and by independently developing their dexterity. They improve their ability to concentrate and enjoy the pleasures of fresh air and exercise in a stimulating and friendly environment.
We would also be very keen to hear from anyone with a horticulture background that may have a specific idea for a short or long term project that our students may enjoy. Ideally we'd like to run this project on a Friday. It should be something that you are experienced in and confident to deliver to a small group of enthusiastic students. We welcome creative and fun ideas that are a little bit different to our normal curriculum. Please get in touch to tell us about your idea, proposed timescale and costs.
To read more about what we get up to in our horticulture project, click here.
To find out more, please have a look at the full job description. To apply, please complete our application form and equal opportunities form, and once complete email both to leanneb@sharecommunity.org.uk.