Could you help people improve their health and well-being through gardening? Do you have experience of working in a community gardening or health and social care setting? At Thrive, our Practitioners work with plants and people to improve an individual’s physical and psychological health, social interaction. skills and confidence.

We’re looking for a new STH Practitioner to provide high quality and effective Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) programmes for adults in our gardens in Battersea Park and outreach settings. Working alongside volunteers this role will support people with learning disabilities, autism, long term health conditions or disabilities.

Find out more about our London programmes on our website: www.thrive.org.uk/battersea

STH Practitioner

35 hours per week or part-time options considered

£24,650pa

Based at Thrive London in Battersea Park. The role will involve some work undertaken off-site in London and occasional travel to the Thrive Centres in Reading and Birmingham.

Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.

For more information, please download the attached Information Pack. For an informal conversation about the role, please email [email protected]

To apply, please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you will bring to Thrive.

Closing date for applications: Monday 21 October 9am. Interviews are anticipated to take place on Monday 28 October 2024.

Thrive is a disability confident employer passionate about inclusive working.

Charity No. 277570 Company No: 1415700