Reference: P17/12
Location: Hodge House Allotments, Nelson
Salary: £7.50 per hour
Closing Date: 09/06/2017
THE GOODLIFE PROJECT
Fixed Term Contract to 31/10/18 – P17/12
25 Hours Per Week, £7.50 Per Hour (To be worked Tue – Fri)
This therapeutic horticultural project aims to help integrate isolated and inactive individuals with mild to moderate mental health issues into their local community utilising a combination of social interaction and physical activity. This project is funded by the Big Lottery - Reaching Communities Programme in partnership with Pendle Leisure Trust.
We are looking for a Support Worker to deliver, monitor and evaluate this project. This is an exciting, stimulating and innovative project based in Pendle, East Lancashire.
You will need possession of either a teaching or gardening qualification and skills and knowledge of conservation/horticultural/arts projects. The ability to relate to people with diverse backgrounds and medical/mental health conditions will also be required with the ability to plan and deliver a variety of activities. You will also be able to show initiative and be able to keep accurate records for evaluation and monitoring purposes.
For an application form and further details on the above position, download an application form from www.pendleleisuretrust.co.uk, telephone our 24 hour Recruitment Line (01282) 661263 or e-mail nicola.robinson@pendleleisuretrust.co.uk quoting the appropriate reference number.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 9 JUNE 2017
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY 23 JUNE 2017
Benefits include: Free Gym Membership to all Pendle Leisure Trust Facilities and Career Average Pension Scheme.
*This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the successful applicant(s) will be subject to a police and/or other record check, known as a Disclosure to confirm suitability for the post.
Pendle Leisure Limited is an exempt charity with charity registration number XR43029 and a Community Benefit Society registered under the Co-operatives and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 with registration number 29131R.
In Partnership with Pendle Borough Council.
Electronically - Fill in the form on your computer and email it to nicola.robinson@pendleleisuretrust.co.uk
By Post - Print the form, fill it in, and post it to Pendle Leisure Trust, No 1 Market Street, Nelson, Lancs, BB9 7LJ.
By Hand - You can also drop the form off at the reception desk at the above address.