Outdoor Learning & Horticulture Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bocking; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 32 days

Company pension (NEST)

Induction and training

Annual salary review

Mileage allowance

Healthshield

Employee Assistance Programme

Uniform and PPE

Company smartphone

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a part-time post at its Bocking Roundwood Day Opportunities Service to support adults with learning disabilities and autism. The role focuses on person-centred activities, horticulture, and outdoor learning in a spacious 8-acre site, with 28 hours across Tuesday to Friday.

Candidates should have enthusiasm for meaningful activities, an interest in horticulture, and be willing to provide personal care as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering outcome-focused sessions and meaningful activities.
• Interest in horticulture, gardening or outdoor learning.
• Willingness to provide personal care when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support customers to build skills, confidence and independence through person-centred activities.
• Support customers to grow produce in the horticultural areas.
• Support customers to develop life skills.
• Support customers to connect with nature and take part in outdoor learning.
• Support customers to achieve personal outcomes.
• Provide personal care where needed.
• Log customer information using basic IT.

Skills

Listening skills

Empathy

IT skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Motivation

Education

Health/Social care qualification

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a part-time post at its Bocking Roundwood Day Opportunities Service to support adults with learning disabilities and autism. The role focuses on person-centred activities, horticulture, and outdoor learning in a spacious 8-acre site, with 28 hours across Tuesday to Friday.

Candidates should have enthusiasm for meaningful activities, an interest in horticulture, and be willing to provide personal care as needed.