Farm Project Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.85 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Location: | NW7 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | SweetTree Home Care Services |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 278729JCPQ |
Summary
Farm Project Assistant
Location: SweetTree Fields Farm (NW7)
Shifts: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9:30am to 3:00pm (16.5 hours per week guaranteed). Additional hours also available
Salary: £25,500 per annum
Contract: 3 month contract
Our farm project team at SweetTree Fields Farm in Mill Hill, NW7 work with children, adults and older people who have a variety of care and support needs including SEN, learning disabilities, brain injuries, mental health issues, Dementia, physical disabilities, and educational exclusion.
Our 14-acre SweetTree Farm provides activities including animal husbandry, horticulture, natural crafts, woodwork, conservation, enterprise, and cooking.
We are currently recruiting a part time Farm Project Assistant to support and facilitate a wide range of workshops. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual, who can demonstrate a diverse skill set who is committed to empowering people through outdoor activity.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Assist Project Leaders in delivering group sessions and educational programs.
Collaborate with the education team to prepare and deliver engaging sessions.
Actively engage with participants during sessions, promoting learning and exploration.
Maintain safe learning environments, adhering to health and safety protocols.
Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for service improvement.
Eligibility Criteria:
✅Essential – Passion for the outdoors with solid experience in horticulture or farm-based environments
✅Essential – Supporting in project delivery and activity planning with various stakeholders
✅Essential – Relevant professional qualification (e.g. education, social care)
✅Essential – Experience supporting individuals in group settings with diverse needs
✅Essential – Background working with young people, vulnerable groups, and those with challenging behaviours.
✅Essential – Proven professional background in educational settings (SEN) or care.
✅Essential – Strong interpersonal skills to effectively motivate and engage others
✅Essential – A proactive attitude that embraces challenges and problem-solving.
✅Desirable – Excellent organizational skills with a strong focus on customer service.
✅Desirable – Proficient literacy and computer skills.
✅Desirable – Working knowledge of first aid and health & safety protocols relevant to outdoor settings.
✅Desirable – Willingness to work in an off-grid, practical farm environment.
What’s in It for You?
✨ 25 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays
✨ A 'Me Day' – an extra day off + £20 to treat yourself
✨ Ongoing support and development, with accredited training and apprenticeship providers
✨ Health & Wellbeing Programme
✨ Discounted shopping & services platforms
✨ Free eye care vouchers
✨ Free DBS check
✨ Company Pension Scheme
✨ Longevity Service Awards
✨ Fun social events (Christmas & Summer parties!)
About Us: We are a reputable domiciliary care company that has been successfully operating for two decades, recognised for our commitment to excellence in care and our unwavering dedication to our clients. We take pride in being rated as an 'Outstanding' provider by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), a testament to our exceptional standards and quality of service. Our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional support and community-based services for individuals with acquired brain injuries and long-term neurological conditions speaks to our ethos.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us now to be a part of our success story. Your dedication and compassion can transform lives. Apply today and become a valued member of our winning team at SweetTree Home Care Services. Your journey of impact begins here!
Location: SweetTree Fields Farm (NW7)
Shifts: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9:30am to 3:00pm (16.5 hours per week guaranteed). Additional hours also available
Salary: £25,500 per annum
Contract: 3 month contract
Our farm project team at SweetTree Fields Farm in Mill Hill, NW7 work with children, adults and older people who have a variety of care and support needs including SEN, learning disabilities, brain injuries, mental health issues, Dementia, physical disabilities, and educational exclusion.
Our 14-acre SweetTree Farm provides activities including animal husbandry, horticulture, natural crafts, woodwork, conservation, enterprise, and cooking.
We are currently recruiting a part time Farm Project Assistant to support and facilitate a wide range of workshops. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual, who can demonstrate a diverse skill set who is committed to empowering people through outdoor activity.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Assist Project Leaders in delivering group sessions and educational programs.
Collaborate with the education team to prepare and deliver engaging sessions.
Actively engage with participants during sessions, promoting learning and exploration.
Maintain safe learning environments, adhering to health and safety protocols.
Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for service improvement.
Eligibility Criteria:
✅Essential – Passion for the outdoors with solid experience in horticulture or farm-based environments
✅Essential – Supporting in project delivery and activity planning with various stakeholders
✅Essential – Relevant professional qualification (e.g. education, social care)
✅Essential – Experience supporting individuals in group settings with diverse needs
✅Essential – Background working with young people, vulnerable groups, and those with challenging behaviours.
✅Essential – Proven professional background in educational settings (SEN) or care.
✅Essential – Strong interpersonal skills to effectively motivate and engage others
✅Essential – A proactive attitude that embraces challenges and problem-solving.
✅Desirable – Excellent organizational skills with a strong focus on customer service.
✅Desirable – Proficient literacy and computer skills.
✅Desirable – Working knowledge of first aid and health & safety protocols relevant to outdoor settings.
✅Desirable – Willingness to work in an off-grid, practical farm environment.
What’s in It for You?
✨ 25 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays
✨ A 'Me Day' – an extra day off + £20 to treat yourself
✨ Ongoing support and development, with accredited training and apprenticeship providers
✨ Health & Wellbeing Programme
✨ Discounted shopping & services platforms
✨ Free eye care vouchers
✨ Free DBS check
✨ Company Pension Scheme
✨ Longevity Service Awards
✨ Fun social events (Christmas & Summer parties!)
About Us: We are a reputable domiciliary care company that has been successfully operating for two decades, recognised for our commitment to excellence in care and our unwavering dedication to our clients. We take pride in being rated as an 'Outstanding' provider by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), a testament to our exceptional standards and quality of service. Our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional support and community-based services for individuals with acquired brain injuries and long-term neurological conditions speaks to our ethos.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us now to be a part of our success story. Your dedication and compassion can transform lives. Apply today and become a valued member of our winning team at SweetTree Home Care Services. Your journey of impact begins here!