Support Worker (Ad-hoc) - Stakeford Nurseries
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.24 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | This post is for ad-hoc work which may be offered as and when there is a requirement for work to be done. NEST pension available. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Stakeford, Choppington |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blyth Star Enterprises Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SW/Ad-hoc/Nurseries |
Summary
JOB DETAILS
JOB TITLE: SUPPORT WORKER
HOURS: AD-HOC (Work may be offered as and when required)
LOCATION: STAKEFORD, NORTHUMBERLAND
RESPONSIBLE TO: HORTICULTURAL SERVICES MANAGER
JOB PURPOSE
To work as part of a team producing fruits, vegetables, edible and ornamental plants for sale and assisting in the supervision of clients within the Horticulture Department, implementing training programmes and maintaining production and sales in line with agreed targets.
AREA OF INVOLVEMENT
Working within a small community horticultural project growing a variety of plants and edible produce for wholesale and retail customers. Providing support and training to enable people who may have mental health needs or be currently unemployed to gain skills, knowledge and confidence. To promote their independence and well-being, supporting them to obtain or regain the skills to return to work should they choose.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Relevant Horticultural skills and experience preferable
Social care experience preferable
Full driving licence preferable
Customer Service and money handling skills
Category D1 (entitlement to drive a minibus) on driving licence preferable
To be able to formulate and implement action plans
To be able to complement the skills of the current team
To be able to work either alone or in a team
A commitment to undertake appropriate training is essential
A non-judgemental approach to working with people who may experience mental distress
To be able to support and encourage others to develop their own skills
WORKING RELATIONSHIP/COMMUNICATION
To work within an already established team
To work in collaboration with other professionals ensuring good lines of communication, both written and verbal, thus ensuring a multi-professional concept of care is delivered
To communicate effectively with users and carers in promoting an awareness of their individualised action plans
To work with trade customers. To communicate with and serve members of the public as appropriate
KEY RESULT AREAS
To work with the Horticultural Team to produce vegetables and plants for sale
To support the Horticultural Team in providing advice, guidance and support to people who experience mental ill health, who attend Stakeford Nurseries as either a day service or an employment training placement
Participate in planning and review meetings with Care Managers or other official representatives of funding agencies
Deal appropriately with customers and members of the public
Participate in the maintenance of the Nursery site
Take responsibility for the health and safety of areas in which you work and the activities that are carried out in them
Participate in the planning and development of services and activities in Stakeford Nurseries
Participate as appropriate in the wider activities of Blyth Star Enterprises
Always act as an ambassador for Stakeford Nurseries and Blyth Star Enterprises
Undertake training as indicated by the Management Team
Ability to practically demonstrate horticultural skills to the clients in the Horticulture Department
Safe/correct use of equipment within the department and the relevant maintenance procedures
Assist in the on-going planning and development of the Nurseries, being responsible for the contribution and dissemination of information to individuals and organisations
Adhere to all statutory requirements e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH and policies of Blyth Star Enterprises
Participation in a formal appraisal system
Any other appropriate duties under the direction of your Line Manager
MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR JOB
Being responsible for delivering a progressive service that is unique in its approach to meeting the needs of people with enduring mental health problems
Maintain the balance between support/training and production
Maintaining a positive approach and acting as a role model at all times
Adapting to a constantly changing working environment
JOB TITLE: SUPPORT WORKER
HOURS: AD-HOC (Work may be offered as and when required)
LOCATION: STAKEFORD, NORTHUMBERLAND
RESPONSIBLE TO: HORTICULTURAL SERVICES MANAGER
JOB PURPOSE
To work as part of a team producing fruits, vegetables, edible and ornamental plants for sale and assisting in the supervision of clients within the Horticulture Department, implementing training programmes and maintaining production and sales in line with agreed targets.
AREA OF INVOLVEMENT
Working within a small community horticultural project growing a variety of plants and edible produce for wholesale and retail customers. Providing support and training to enable people who may have mental health needs or be currently unemployed to gain skills, knowledge and confidence. To promote their independence and well-being, supporting them to obtain or regain the skills to return to work should they choose.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Relevant Horticultural skills and experience preferable
Social care experience preferable
Full driving licence preferable
Customer Service and money handling skills
Category D1 (entitlement to drive a minibus) on driving licence preferable
To be able to formulate and implement action plans
To be able to complement the skills of the current team
To be able to work either alone or in a team
A commitment to undertake appropriate training is essential
A non-judgemental approach to working with people who may experience mental distress
To be able to support and encourage others to develop their own skills
WORKING RELATIONSHIP/COMMUNICATION
To work within an already established team
To work in collaboration with other professionals ensuring good lines of communication, both written and verbal, thus ensuring a multi-professional concept of care is delivered
To communicate effectively with users and carers in promoting an awareness of their individualised action plans
To work with trade customers. To communicate with and serve members of the public as appropriate
KEY RESULT AREAS
To work with the Horticultural Team to produce vegetables and plants for sale
To support the Horticultural Team in providing advice, guidance and support to people who experience mental ill health, who attend Stakeford Nurseries as either a day service or an employment training placement
Participate in planning and review meetings with Care Managers or other official representatives of funding agencies
Deal appropriately with customers and members of the public
Participate in the maintenance of the Nursery site
Take responsibility for the health and safety of areas in which you work and the activities that are carried out in them
Participate in the planning and development of services and activities in Stakeford Nurseries
Participate as appropriate in the wider activities of Blyth Star Enterprises
Always act as an ambassador for Stakeford Nurseries and Blyth Star Enterprises
Undertake training as indicated by the Management Team
Ability to practically demonstrate horticultural skills to the clients in the Horticulture Department
Safe/correct use of equipment within the department and the relevant maintenance procedures
Assist in the on-going planning and development of the Nurseries, being responsible for the contribution and dissemination of information to individuals and organisations
Adhere to all statutory requirements e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH and policies of Blyth Star Enterprises
Participation in a formal appraisal system
Any other appropriate duties under the direction of your Line Manager
MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR JOB
Being responsible for delivering a progressive service that is unique in its approach to meeting the needs of people with enduring mental health problems
Maintain the balance between support/training and production
Maintaining a positive approach and acting as a role model at all times
Adapting to a constantly changing working environment