Hourly paid rate: £13.85
Hours: to be agreed
Location: Ealing, London
About Us
Age UK Ealing's mission is to promote the wellbeing of all older people in Ealing and empower them to achieve full quality of life. We provide a range of support services for older people in the London Borough of Ealing including Information and Advice, Well Being Day Centre, Befriending, Digital Inclusion and Community Gardening Services. We also run the Greenford Community Centre, where our office and services are based alongside a range of other community activities.
Job Description
Age UK Ealing is looking to recruit a Community Gardener.
This service involves carrying out gardening duties for older people in the London Borough of Ealing.
Reporting to the Service Coordinator, the Community Gardener' duties will include lawn cutting, strimming, leaf clearance, hedge cutting, watering, weeding, planting and jet washing.
Age UK Ealing has highly motivated staff and volunteers with a passion for supporting older people through our services and has an experienced and diverse board of trustees.
We are seeking someone who are passionate about gardening, confident, and with excellent organisational and communication skills. You will possess a full and clean UK Drivers Licence and be able to drive a medium size van/vehicle.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV together with a supporting statement explaining why you are suitable for this role to
Your CV should be no more than 3 sides of A4 paper, and the supporting statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4 paper.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Declaration Form and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring Form.
This post is offered subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references.
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable candidates are identified
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Age UK Ealing strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer. Age UK Ealing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of older people and all vulnerable groups within the London Borough of Ealing, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.85 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person