Horticulture Practitioner (REC1604)

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for almost 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.

These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

Post: Horticultural Practitioner

Ref: REC1604

Location: Redhall Walled Garden

Hours: 15 hours (2 days)

Salary: £23,400 per annual (pro rata) (£12.00) (salary 10-13)

Contract: Fixed Term until 31.03.2026

About the Role

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 ill health through therapeutic horticulture including organic gardening, conservation and team working. There is a strong group work emphasis. Staff work with the people attending our service to develop and maintain the garden, plant nursery and estate which is open to the public on weekdays and occasional weekends. We hold monthly Community meals where we cook and share produce from the garden together and hold Community Open Day events several times a year for the public. Duties also include key working responsibilities, supporting our service users to work towards outcomes and goals.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic and practical individual to join our team of eight. You will have experience in horticulture, ideally both garden and plant nursery work, and of supporting groups in an outdoor setting.

Essential skills and ability:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work closely with others in a team
• Ability to teach others in a group setting
• Proven organisational skills and ability to plan and deliver work unsupervised
• Good understanding and compassion for those who experience challenges with their mental health
• Strong professional boundaries

Relevant training and qualifications in either horticulture or supporting people with mental health are desirable.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;

• Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.
• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service
• 4 public holidays
• 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you.
• Team wellbeing budgets
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life Assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date for applications will be 12 noon, Wednesday 30th October 2024.

If you’d like an informal chat about this role and working for SAMH, please contact: Claire Reynolds at Claire.reynolds@samh.org.uk

To apply and for further information please visit; https://www.samh.org.uk/information/work-with-us

PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of applicants and would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

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