Redhall is a mental health service based in an award winning walled garden/six acre estate in Edinburgh. In a beautiful outdoor setting we promote recovery from mental health difficulties through the medium of organic gardening, conservation, team working and IT/admin work.  There is a strong group work emphasis with staff working collaboratively with the people attending our service to build a centre of excellence. This job requires high levels of physical stamina and personal resilience.
 
We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic and practical individual to join our team of eight. Applicants should have:
 
Essential

• Proven experience of supporting people/group work in an outdoor setting.
• Experience and good understanding of working with mental health issues

• Qualification in horticulture
• Proven horticultural experience both garden and estate work.
• Proven experience of team working
• Good understanding of Health and Safety Assessment procedures.
• Good communication skills
• Experience in preparing and delivering horticultural training

 
Desirable

• Good working knowledge of horticultural machinery

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.  A PVG check is required for this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check.  Candidates will also be required to provide proof of qualifications declared on the application form
 
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Closing Date:  Closing date for all applications is 12.00 noon, Friday 4 May 2018.
Interviews will take place on 15th & 16th May 2018.
How to apply:  Should you wish any further information or would like to arrange to visit the garden, please contact Nikki Cole 0131 443 0946