Five A Day is a charity based at Englefield estate providing and specialising in horticultural activities in the beautiful Englefield village.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring individual, to run our two groups, specifically for older people, on Thursdays (morning and afternoon) throughout the year.

Role Requirements:

• Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, proactive, caring individual, passionate about sharing the benefits of nature and gardening
• Experience of developing group programmes, to meet the needs of those attending
• Able to develop programmes of activity to maintain the continuity of the group during the winter months (e.g. indoor craft activities, coffee meet etc.)
• Team player – a good communicator who is able to build a strong relationship with the team of volunteers who support Thyme Together and the attendees
• Able to build individual client files, based on their needs, goals and progress
• Able to produce management reports to the Five a Day team
• Experience of leading on safeguarding is desirable, although training will be provided
• DBS checks – pass of a Disclosure and Barring Service check as the role involves working with vulnerable adults.

Whilst experience of horticultural therapy and dementia are desirable, we would be willing to sponsor the right person to receive training.