Community Gardener (weekends) - Community Payback, Midlothian

Cyrenians; Bonnyrigg; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community organization is seeking a passionate individual to work in a community garden, supporting people on payback orders. This role involves gardening, mentoring, and creating a welcoming space for the community. You'll work closely with volunteers and have opportunities for personal development while being part of a supportive team.

Benefits

Pension

Learning Programme

Staff Wellbeing Services

Qualifications

• Genuine interest and knowledge of gardening.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and maintenance of the garden.
• Support those on community payback orders to learn new skills.
• Help create a community space where everyone feels welcome.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Gardening Knowledge

Job description

£25,352 to £27,907 pro rata, plus pension.
This equates to £10,963 per annum for 16 hours/week
Location: Bonnyrigg, Midlothian

Do you want to work outdoors in a beautiful community garden?
Are you passionate about working with people and providing meaningful activities?

This opportunity within our Midlothian Community Hospital Gardens could be perfect for you!

About the project

We support people in our community garden to feel part of something, learn new skills and create a place where people feel closer to nature.

The focus is on creating and managing a programme of gardening and landscaping activity for people on payback orders to participant in. We support a maximum of four people at a time to help create and maintain a beautiful space for the hospital and local community to enjoy.

About the role

You’ll work closely with those on community payback orders and community volunteers to:

• Contribute to the design and maintenance of the garden
• Support those on community payback orders to learn new skills
• Help create a community space where everyone feels welcome

About you

We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest and knowledge of gardening and working in the outdoors. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, enjoy working with people and be able to inspire and motivate, 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

Although the role largely involves lone working, you’ll be part of an experienced, knowledgeable team, with a supportive manager. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning programme, and staff wellbeing services.

Closing date12 noon on Monday 19 th May 2025
Interviewswill be held on 26 th May
CV's will not be accepted