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Iona Community at Camas
About the role:
The Camas Resident Staff Team is responsible for the leadership and support of volunteer staff and guests in the “common life” at Camas, as well as the planning, co-ordination and running of the weekly programme for Camas Centre guests. As a remote, off-grid community committing to a basic, simple and sustainable lifestyle, all resident staff must hold additional responsibility for specific areas of Camas to maintain the centre.
The Camas Gardener will have specific responsibility for Unchanged: The Camas Gardener will have specific responsibility for:
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- Managing and maintaining the Centre’s organic garden – woodland, tree nursery, wild garden areas, lazy beds and polytunnels seeing it through the whole season, from planting at the beginning of the year, to harvesting for our daily use, and then preparing the beds for the winter.
- Facilitating use of the garden as a space for exploring our connection with nature.
- Supporting both staff and guests to feel confident in being part of the daily upkeep of the garden, knowing when to pick and use the produce and teaching basic gardening skills.
- Oversight of the Iona Abbey Garden, including regular weekly visits to work in the garden coordinating required weekly work with the Iona team.
Essential reading:
Job Description
Working for the Iona Community at Camas – 2023
Read the Transforming Lives document and the updated strategic objectives to find out more about the Iona Community.
Forms to fill:
Application Form – Camas
Declaration form
Completed forms should be returned to ICrecruitment@iona.org.uk
Things to note:
All applications must be on the Iona Community Application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 17th March 2023 (note this has been extended from the original closing date).
Provisional date for Interviews: TBC – these will be held online.
Posts are offered on a 3 year fixed term contract.
Start date: ASAP.
Terms and Conditions will be made available for candidates who are invited for interview
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. The post-holder must be or become a member of Scotland’s Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.
Due to the nature of this work it will not be possible to consider applicants who do not already have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Application Form – Camas
Declaration form
Completed forms should be returned to ICrecruitment@iona.org.uk
Cyrenians
Address:
Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week
Salary: £25,005 - £27,436 pro-rata, plus pension
Walled Garden, Falkirk
Do you want to work outdoors, explore your creative flair, and make a real difference to your local community?
If you have a passion for growing plants and supporting people to grow this could be the perfect role for you! An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cyrenians Walled Garden Coordinator. Do you enjoy sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience in gardening with others? Then you could be the key to our success!
About the Walled Garden
The Walled Garden is one of Cyrenians public facing services, where we support people on Community Payback Orders to put back into the community and develop their own horticultural skills.
Set in a public space of half an acre within Dollar Park, Falkirk the garden is highly valued by the community, and is a home for events, volunteering and enjoying the tranquillity it has to offer.
About the role
As Garden Coordinator you’ll contribute to designing and managing a creative and interactive garden and programme for those engaging with our services. You’ll be surprised at how many opportunities you’ll have to perfect planting, bring new ideas and share your enthusiasm and garden knowledge with others. As you’d imagine, there are plenty of chances to get your hands dirty – and it’s safe to say you’ll never be bored!
You’ll also support, engage and manage a real variety of people to help us we meet our aims, including a small staff team, people on community payback orders and community volunteers.
About you
You’ll be an experienced garden coordinator with a dynamic ‘can-do’ attitude and a genuine interest in gardens and working outdoors. Your optimistic, forward-thinking outlook will help you to nurture an environment where people feel safe, valued and have a purpose as well as ownership of their own journey plan.
As you’ll inspire participants to achieve their future goals, it will help to have knowledge of the Justice system, and like us, you’ll be values-led and relationships-based in all that you do. You’ll also use your excellent interpersonal skills to motivate and inspire participants to get the most out of the opportunities that the garden presents.
What we can offer you
- We’ll encourage you to be creative and innovative, and to take a pragmatic approach to planning and implementing new initiatives.
- You’ll have an enthusiastic, knowledgeable team of staff and volunteers, and a supportive manager.
- You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based.
Our values
- Compassion: We believe that everyone should have the chance to change, no matter how long that might take.
- Respect: We believe in tolerance, acceptance, valuing diversity and treating each other as equals.
- Integrity: We are committed to the highest quality of work, grounded in honesty, generosity, sincerity and professionalism.
- Innovation: We are willing to take risks, challenge convention and be creative in our search for new ways of working, in particular by taking account of the environmental impact of our decisions.
Website
How to Apply:
Visit www.cyrenians.scot/jobs, or e-mail recruitment@cyrenians.scot.
CVs will not be accepted.
Closing Date: March 14, 2023
Greener Kirkcaldy
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Community Food Team to support our busy weekly
programmes and activities.
The team are based at Greener Kirkcaldy, 8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy. Our Lang Spoon
Training Kitchen is where people come to take part in cookery courses and workshops. The
Lang Toun Larder is our community food pantry, which collects and redistributes surplus
food from businesses, keeping good food in circulation and reducing food waste.
Project Manager Community Food Team.
We are looking for someone who has experience of working in a professional or a
community food setting. You will have experience of working with people and volunteers
from all backgrounds so they receive a valuable and enjoyable experience.
We are looking for someone who is flexible, has a positive approach, a willingness to get
stuck in, and a passion for connecting people with their food. You will also have excellent
communication skills, and the flexibility to work with our team to run both cooking sessions
and our other community food support activities. Following a period of shadowing and
training, we would expect that the post-holder would lead activity sessions for the
Community Food Team, supported by Kitchen Assistants or volunteers as appropriate. Our
busiest days are Tuesdays to Fridays with regular evening events and occasional Saturday
events too.
In addition, there will be the opportunity for the post-holder to work additional hours by
supporting other Greener Kirkcaldy teams, such as supporting volunteers within food
growing sessions run by our Outdoor Project Team, should this be of interest.
Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity working locally to bring people together, take
positive action on the climate emergency and support people experiencing fuel poverty and
food insecurity.
Download the full role description here
For more information about Greener Kirkcaldy please see
http://www.greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk/about
To apply, please send a CV and supporting statement setting out why you are suitable for
the role, to jobs@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk by 5pm on Monday 20th February 2023.
Late applications will not be accepted. Interviews will take place on Friday 3rd March.
If you would like to discuss this post informally, please contact Geraldine O’Riordan
geraldine@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk.
Beith Nurturing Nature
Address:
Hours: 28hrs (3 year fixed term)
Salary: 28k (£22,400 pro rata)
Beith Trust | Geilsland House | Geilsland Rd | Beith |KA15 1HD
Beith Trust is a North Ayrshire based charity working to improve Beith, Barrmill and the surrounding countryside for residents, visitors and nature. We are recruiting a People Engagement Officer to work with volunteers and partners to develop a calendar of events and activities centred on improving the environmental condition of local greenspace to benefit people and nature.
Your work will lead the successful delivery of a partnership project between Beith Trust & Barrmill and District Community Association delivering a community focused project and regular project activities.
You will be accountable for the engagement of participants, volunteers, attendees and the quality and success of the project, the co-ordination and line management of sessional staff and volunteers, you will oversee project comms, health and safety, monitoring and evaluation and ensuring that delivery of activities is successful and safe. You will work with volunteers of all ages and capabilities, including sessional staff, trainees and young apprentices.
You will be responsible for evaluating delivery and project impact as well as the ongoing design of the project to ensure a high quality participant / customer / attendee experience.
You will be required, at times, to work weekends and evenings.
Click here to view the job description.
How to Apply:Click here to apply
Closing Date: December 31, 2022
WFGA
WFGA are recruiting a new Treasurer. Please click here for more information.
Closing Date: December 31, 2022
Cyrenians
Address:
Hours: Part time 15 hours per week (Sunday and Monday)
Salary: £22,622 – £25,296 pro rata, plus pension.
Based in Edinburgh
Are you passionate about working with people and providing meaningful activities? Do you want to make a big difference and work outdoors in a beautiful community garden?
If so, then our Community Gardener role may be the one for you.
About our community garden project
We support people in our community garden to feel part of something, learn new skills and create a place where people feel close to nature.
This post supports the management of people on community payback orders. The focus is on creating and managing a programme of gardening and landscaping activity for those on payback orders to participant in.
We support a maximum of four people at a time to help create and maintain beautiful gardens for the hospital and local community to enjoy.
We aim to support people to gain new skills and to be better connected in their community.
About the role
You’ll be:
- Supporting and encouraging people on community payback orders to take part in the maintenance and vision of the community garden
- Working as part of a team, with some lone working, to ensure the gardens are well maintained and people are offered meaningful gardening activities
- Supporting people to gain new skills
About You
We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest and knowledge of gardening and working in the outdoors. You will be someone who has excellent interpersonal skills and has a want to inspire and motivate people 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
You’ll be joining an experienced and knowledgeable team who will give you full training on all aspects of your role. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based.
Our values
- Compassion: We believe that everyone should have the chance to change, no matter how long that might take.
- Respect: We believe in tolerance, acceptance, valuing diversity and treating each other as equals.
- Integrity: We are committed to the highest quality of work, grounded in honesty, generosity, sincerity and professionalism.
- Innovation: We are willing to take risks, challenge convention and be creative in our search for new ways of working, in particular by taking account of the environmental impact of our decisions.
Click here to view the job description.
How to Apply:Click here to download the application form.
Please return your form to recruitment@cyrenians.scot.
Closing Date: November 14, 2022 Interview Date: Monday, 21 November, 2022
Green Routes Stirling
Address:
Salary: Non-Salaried Position
The Walled Garden, Gartmore House, Gartmore FK8 3RS
Green Routes Stirling are expanding operations and are keen to recruit additional trustees who share our vision and values and have the energy, commitment, expertise and skills to help us in achieving a successful future. We would particularly welcome applicants with expertise in fund-raising, health and safety, marketing, networking with similar organisations, and project delivery.
Green Routes Stirling is a charity formed in 2007 and based near Stirling. Our aim is to develop people with additional support needs or from backgrounds which disadvantage them in terms of employment, to enable them to realise their full potential and, where they have the capacity, to progress towards employability and independent living. Green Routes, with its horticultural base, is designed to meet the needs of students and provide them with a range of opportunities, including rural and independent living skills.
We have an excellent record of success, with a number of students now in part time paid employment or on work placements, and many examples of students having acquired living skills such as independent travel and improved communication, as well as qualifications and experience in horticulture.
How to Apply:Interested in finding our more, contact: gforster@greenroutes.org.uk
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Trellis Scotland
Trellis Fieldworkers – priceless garden support
Do you support people to garden?
Are you friendly & confident?
Have good listening skills?
Enjoy nurturing others?
Looking for ways to enrich your own professional development?
Join our team of Trellis Fieldworkers!
Trellis , Scotland’s network for therapeutic gardening, is recruiting a number of freelance fieldworkers to help support our community of gardeners across Scotland. Fieldworkers are invaluable to therapeutic garden projects across the country, they provide advice and support, help organise regional in-person events, contribute to the creation and delivery of training and learning resources. We are aiming to recruit people like you, with a range of experience, skills and qualifications in supporting people to garden in community, health and care settings.
Work will be offered taking into account your specific skill-sets and availability (approx. 1-6 days per annum). Fieldworkers are employed on a freelance (self -employed) basis, day rate £160 plus travel expenses.
See Job Description for more information.
How to Apply:
To apply please complete the expression of interest form and send your CV to jenny@trellisscotland.org.uk
Closing Date: October 14, 2022
Dundee Therapy Garden
We provide therapeutic input for uniformed service veterans who have a wide range of psychological and physical needs.
No previous gardening skill required but a willingness to get involved in this aspect would be advantageous as would an understanding/experience of service life and culture.
Attractive salary commensurate with experience. Generous holiday allowance. The successful applicants should be a mental health professional current registration, e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. References required.
For further information please ring David Cameron on 01382 202 660.
How to Apply:
To apply please send a CV with covering letter by email to David Cameron at: dundeetherapygarden@hotmail.com.
Please state the post applied for.
Closing Date: September 30, 2022
Dundee Therapy Garden
We provide therapeutic input for uniformed service veterans who have a wide range of psychological and physical needs.
No previous gardening skill required but a willingness to get involved in this aspect would be advantageous as would an understanding/experience of service life and culture.
Attractive salary commensurate with experience. Generous holiday allowance. The successful applicants should be a mental health professional current registration, e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. References required.
For further information please ring David Cameron on 01382 202 660.
How to Apply:To apply please send a CV with covering letter by email to David Cameron at: dundeetherapygarden@hotmail.com.
Please state the post applied for.
Closing Date: September 30, 2022