Job Details
* Annual salary of £5,582 (£29,504 FTE)
* FTC - until 31 April 2027
* Part‑Time (7 hours)
* Based in Rochdale
The role
The purpose of this role is to support Petrus service users and the wider community to engage in social and therapeutic horticulture and to contribute to the development of our corporate social value horticulture programme at our community garden PIER and its associated projects.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
* Understanding of the underlying principles and methods used in social and therapeutic horticulture and social prescribing delivery models.
* Demonstrable knowledge of horticulture principles and practices and the ability to pass this knowledge on to others.
* Ability to develop new and existing projects based on the principles of coproduction.
* Experience of supporting and delivering horticulture‑based activities for service users, volunteers and groups with varying abilities and skill levels.
* Understanding of the issues faced by people who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness and/or those with complex support needs.
About Petrus
Petrus provides support services for people facing homelessness or in housing need. We are a charitable organisation and deliver both drop‑in and residential services in Rochdale and Oldham. We believe people should have access to safe, secure, quality housing and help them develop skills, independence and make positive choices. Collaboration with other agencies and organisations is key to creating a world where everyone has a safe place to live. Petrus is part of The Regenda Group; we work in places where we can make a difference across the housing and construction sector, in care and support, and in education, training and careers.
Application Process
If you would like to apply, submit your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you think you would be a good fit for this role. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and be in touch shortly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Benefits & Rewards
* A range of flexible working options.
* 25 days paid annual leave each year (rising to 27 days after three years) plus 8 bank holidays.
* 6 additional days for volunteering.
* 5% Employer Contribution to the Pension Scheme.
* £250 annual ‘Live and Learn’ allowance to spend on learning any new skill.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes.
* Employee Assistance Programme and health and wellbeing initiatives.
* A wide variety of exciting learning and development opportunities.
* Interest‑free loans to assist with the purchase of computer equipment and travel season tickets.
* Monthly staff lottery scheme.
Equal Opportunity
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and minority ethnic candidates as they are currently under‑represented within our organisation.
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