Community Gardener (weekends) - Community Payback, Midlothian

£25,352 to £27,907 pro rata, plus pension.
This equates to £10,963 per annum for 16 hours/week
Location:  Bonnyrigg, Midlothian

Do you want to work outdoors in a beautiful community garden?
Are you passionate about working with people and providing meaningful activities?  

This opportunity within our Midlothian Community Hospital Gardens could be perfect for you!

About the project

We support people in our community garden to feel part of something, learn new skills and create a place where people feel closer to nature. 

The focus is on creating and managing a programme of gardening and landscaping activity for people on payback orders to participant in.  We support a maximum of four people at a time to help create and maintain a beautiful space for the hospital and local community to enjoy.  

About the role

You’ll work closely with those on community payback orders and community volunteers to: 

• Contribute to the design and maintenance of the garden
• Support those on community payback orders to learn new skills
• Help create a community space where everyone feels welcome

About you

We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest and knowledge of gardening and working in the outdoors.  You will have excellent interpersonal skills, enjoy working with people and be able to inspire and motivate, while maintaining strong professional boundaries. 

There will be great opportunities for you to learn and develop, while sharing your skills and experiences. 

How we’ll support you

Although the role largely involves lone working, you’ll be part of an experienced, knowledgeable team, with a supportive manager. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning programme, and staff wellbeing services.

Read more about our impact and our values.

Application Notes

Closing date 12 noon on Monday 19^th May 2025
Interviews will be held on 26^th May
CV's will not be accepted