Gardener Trainer (Putting Down Roots)

Gardener Trainer (Putting Down Roots)

Leicester

£25,991 - £29,577 pro rata

Permanent / 22.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults?

About the role

The Leicester Progression Coach Gardener Trainer will be responsible for supporting and supervising the Putting Down Roots trainees; providing a range of therapeutic and vocational horticultural activities to support the recovery of people experiencing homelessness. The trainer will deliver accredited vocational horticultural training, with both tutor and assessment responsibilities. They will also be responsible for maintaining the site, liaising with delivery partners and promoting the service to potential clients.

What we’re looking for

The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience of gardening in a professional capacity, as well as experience of delivering structured programmes of accredited teaching or training. They will have a strong practical understanding of health and safety. They will be positive and engaging, and able to work independently. They will have experience in working with adults from diverse backgrounds, including those with complex needs.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

   

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carers and Parents, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Pay and Other Benefits

St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

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Closing date: 10am on Wednesday 7 July 2021

Interview and assessments on: Monday 19 July 2021

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.