Horticultural Assistant – The Boaz Project

LOCATION: The Boaz Project, Hill Farm, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hants SO21 3NT

HOURS: 8 hours per week

BOAZ PROJECT AIMS

To provide an excellent horticultural facility with related work opportunities at which adults with learning disabilities may come together to be valued and productive. Its purpose is to give dignity and confidence in a happy, safe and supportive environment enabling greater independence, social inclusion and employability. The Project’s Christian ethos seeks to address the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, aiming to release and realise each person’s full human potential to the glory of God.*

JOB PURPOSE

To work alongside the horticultural manager to ensure delivery of specific horticultural responsibilities. To cover planned leave and (if needed/possible) unplanned absence of the Horticultural Manager. To help resource and co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of the Project. To help with ensuring implementation of individuals personal development plans.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proven ability to guide people of mixed abilities
• Physical fitness and the ability to undertake horticultural work in all weathers
• Ability to work well in a team
• Demonstrable horticultural ability/desire to learn

SKILLS DESIRED

• Ability to drive and use own car on BOAZ business. (mileage paid)
• Skills in other areas of the Boaz Project work
• A horticultural qualification/experience with adults who have learning disabilities
• *Although the Project has a Christian ethos it is NOT a genuine occupational requirement of this role that the applicant be a practicing Christian, only that the individual be sympathetic to the ethos and values.

TO APPLY: First, call 01962 761749 and ask Emily or Stuart for a pre-visit. Then, after visiting, email your application to: hr@boazproject.co.uk