Growing Activity Lead @ Growing Well, Cumbria

Growing Well is recruiting a GROWING ACTIVITY LEAD for our Kendal site in Cumbria.

Position: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week.

Salary: £27,000-£30,000 p.a., dependent upon experience.

Location: Low Sizergh Farm near Kendal.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside existing activity leads to deliver field-based, goal-based activities for adults with mental ill health.
• Collaborate with Mental Health Support Coordinator to map occupational pathways to recovery tailored to each beneficiary.
• Deliver horticultural skills development, focusing on heritage skills, aligned with seasonal and business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of commercial (organic) production horticulture / market gardening experience, including field-scale and polytunnel.
• Experience with organic horticultural production, pest and weed control practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

How to Apply

Please email your current CV and covering letter to Sinead McCann, Manager (Kendal), at sinead@growingwell.co.uk. Deadline: Friday 24th October. Interviews will be held the following week. Further information, job description and person specification available at https://www.growingwell.co.uk/vacancies/

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