Volunteer Gardener - MSK Queen Marys

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We have a medium size courtyard and are in the process of developing this into a therapeutic space so that service users with long term conditions can use the space to access peer support, and as part of their rehabilitation. We are looking for a volunteer gardener to help with the general upkeep of the Therapy Garden. This could include independent gardening as well as working with service users to support them in the space i.e. seed sowing for summer with a group of service users.

We are really hoping that the garden can be a lovely therapeutic space for service users living with long term pain and that we can support them to live happier and healthier lives by accessing a green space.

A volunteer would provide invaluable support:

1. Help maintain planted areas and internal courtyards, with regular planting, weeding, and mulching.

2. Create wildlife habitats, such as insect hotels, bird boxes.

3. Help plant seeds and bulbs and provide aftercare.

4. Monitor butterflies, pollinators, plants and other wildlife

5. Encourage and inspire others to use the garden space

6. Report any concerns, issues to the service manager

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Applicant should have a good knowledge of gardening, plants and weeding

Skills

Essential criteria

• Applicant should be able to work on their own and as part of a team

Skills

Essential criteria

• Applicant must have a patient and understanding nature

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.

If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Volunteer Gardener MSK - Queen Marys Hospital (PDF, 296.6KB)
• Volunteer Gardener MSK - Queen Marys Hospital (PDF, 120.6KB)
• Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) (PDF, 160.6KB)
• Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF, 268.6KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.5MB)