• Manage the seasonal work of the gardens, greenhouses and polytunnels.
• Work with residents and the team to produce high-quality plants and produce for sale.
• Maintain production areas and ensure a high standard of quality in all products.
• Manage the grounds at The Lodge Trust with the support of residents.
• Oversee budgets including recording materials purchased and sales made.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and legislative requirements.
• Support the Creative Enterprise Manager in practical, on-site projects.
• Support organisational events and developments.
  
  

• Supervise and support a team of people with learning disabilities to develop and maintain specialist skills.
• Act as Link Worker for a number of service users and contribute to individual care plans.
• Record progress and support active engagement in work activities.
• Provide lunchtime support when service users have their main meal.
• Assist individuals with personal hygiene, toilet visits and other tasks as appropriate.
• Support residents during outings and Creative Enterprise activities.
  
  

• Supervise the Horticulture Team Leader.
• Liaise with other team leaders to share skills and ensure mutual support.
• Work collaboratively with other departments when required.
• Seek external advice where appropriate, in association with the Manager.
• Work as part of the Creative Enterprise Services team.
  
  

• Ensure all work and storage areas are clean, tidy and compliant with relevant legislation.
• Maintain and monitor equipment and facilities, reporting concerns promptly.
• Support Lodge Trust events including Sales Days and Families Day.
  
  

• Understand and implement all relevant Health & Safety requirements.
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times.
• Keep accurate Health & Safety records and report concerns promptly.
• Attend all required training.
  
  

• Maintain required H&S check records and COSHH information.
• Order supplies and work within allocated budgets.
• Issue service user review reports in a timely manner.
• Support the Manager with Manager audits.
• Attend relevant meetings.
• Advise the Creative Enterprise Manager on equipment or facility needs.
• Complete regular stock audits.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
  
  

Person Specification

• Able to drive and in possession of a clean driving licence.
• Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or be prepared to work towards).
  
  

• Professional qualification relevant to position.
• Teaching qualification.
• First aid at work.
• Health and Safety qualification.
  
  

• Worked in a professional Horticulture environment for at least two years.
• Good understanding of Health and safety at work.
  
  

• Worked in a team and demonstrated leadership capability.
• Experience of learning disability.
• Budget management.
  
  

• Able to support service users produce attractive/saleable products to a budget.
• Ability to use all professional equipment required for work area.
• Able to support residents to maintain the grounds at The Lodge Trust.
• Able to support service users in a person-centred way.
• Aware of Health and Safety implications and responsibilities.
• Able to manage and motivate a team of people with learning disabilities.
• Able to use IT effectively.
• Able to administrate and plan.
• Able to carry out risk assessments.
• Able to complete budgets and stock checks.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to use initiative, make decisions and respond appropriately in an emergency.
• Able to work as part of a team.
  
  

• Able to advocate for people with learning disabilities.
  
  

• Able to accept the Christian and work ethos of The Lodge Trust.
• To work in line with The Lodge Trust Values.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Willing to learn.
• Flexible in approach to change.
• Flexible in being able to cover for absence of other team leaders.
• Physical and mental health acceptable for the role.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Able to work as a part of a team.
• Able to respond with patience and kindness towards service users.
  
  

• Be part of a warm, faith-based community that truly values people
• Use your professional skills to make a positive difference every day
• Work in a beautiful countryside setting
• Enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment
• Competitive salary and opportunities for personal growth