Casual Community Gardener

Do you want to support a small team making a big difference to local communities?

If so, this role working with people in community gardens may be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Community Gardens

Across our 3 Community Gardens we support people to feel part of something, learn new skills, and create a place where people can feel close to nature.

About the role

This casual role will provide cover at both our Community Hospital Gardens (Royal Edinburgh and Midlothian) and at The Access Place Garden. Across the 3 locations your role will focus on:

• Supervising groups to complete various tasks around the gardens
• Supporting people to learn new skills
• Maintaining attendance records and adhering to all health and safety procedures

About you

You’ll be a confident gardener and be able to listen and engage people in garden related projects and activities. You should also have:

• Strong communication skills
• The ability to adapt to the needs of a broad range of people
• Experience of working with people experiencing complex needs

How we’ll support you

You’ll be part of an experienced, knowledgeable team, with a supportive line manager.

About Cyrenians

At Cyrenians we take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering our services. You can find out more about our organisation and our impact online. Read more about our values here

Application notes

Closing date: Recruitment for this role opened on 17/09/25. There is no set closing date. We will review applications as they are received and arrange to meet with candidates that we wish to take forward (usually within 5-7 days from receipt).

This vacancy will be closed once we have appointed.

Interview date: open

Please note CVs will not be accepted