Creative Living Centre - Allotment Garden Support Worker

We are looking for someone to manage our allotment, providing an engaging and welcoming environment for people with mental health and wellbeing challenges to engage in nature-based wellbeing activities, learn new skills and reduce social isolation. The allotment will contribute to a  sustainable and seasonal supply of fruit and vegetables to support the Creative Living Centres low-cost café service, warm hubs, breakfast clubs and cooking classes.

Knowledge and Experience
• Experience and knowledge of horticulture, food growing, managing growing spaces and succession planting. 
• Good understanding/awareness of the barriers people with mental health challenges face. 
• Experience working with groups and/or providing accessible learning opportunities (Desirable) 
• Ability to ensure a good experience for Members and obtain feedback.
• Experience of working alongside volunteers
• Knowledge of first aid, risk assessments, including health & safety issues relevant at allotment sites. 
• Be aware of safeguarding processes and willing to undertake any associated training.

The closing date for applications is 25th February 2024. and we expect interviews to take place, week commencing 4th March 2024. 
This role is based at The Creative Living Centre, 1A Rectory Lane, Prestwich, M25 1BP with the primary responsibility of managing the allotment which is off site, approximately 5 minutes’ walk

Please send a CV, cover letter and completed application form to lorna.wilson@creativelivingcentre.org.uk. ​

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Application form

Full application details can be found on our website at https://www.creativelivingcentre.org.uk/work-with-us.html