About the service
The Dollar Park Walled Garden is around a half acre of ground within the grounds of Dollar Park. It dates back to Victorian times and was the original home of Robert Dollar who went on to gift the entire park to the people of Falkirk under the Council’s charge. It retains many original features such as a gazebo, arbour, stonework and gates. The Walled Garden had been largely abandoned but was transformed from waste ground by Falkirk Justice Services.
Cyrenians vision is to give people the opportunity to be involved in the garden, whether that be someone who is involved in community payback, members of the community or community groups wishing to volunteer, or members of the public visiting the garden or attend events.
About the role
The Community Gardener will supervise people on Community Payback Orders to work on the growing and maintenance garden plan, ensuring that it is an attractive and well-maintained garden all year round. By the very nature of this being a gardening role there will be physically demanding aspects i.e. digging, lifting and bending.
In addition to gardening, the post holder will have responsibility for:
• Supporting and supervising those working through their hours of their community payback order
• Identifying tasks and activities which they can contribute to.
• Leading and encouraging them to complete tasks such as: general maintenance, painting, planting, sowing, propagating, pruning, and weeding.
• Supporting volunteers in a similar way.
The garden also offers the opportunity to develop income generating activity that will contribute to the running costs. It is important therefore that the garden is presentable at all times to maximise the opportunities in this area.