Vocational Skills Instructor - Full Time

Northampton

£16,231 - 18,820 + Unregistered Allowance of £683

Band 3

 We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our established Horticulture Department.

Workbridge is a collection of small enterprises which are open to the public, but also provide a vocational experience pathway for our Patients, enabling them to recognise and achieve their full potential.  We encourage independence, respect, teamwork and trust, building skills, knowledge & self-esteem in a supportive environment. 

Working at St Andrew’s Healthcare

We’re the UK’s largest independent provider of NHS services, a unique mental health charity aspiring to deliver truly world-class care. Our focus is transforming lives through ground breaking treatment and rehabilitation, with surpluses re-invested in our outstanding facilities. You’ll find a welcoming, inclusive culture here, inspired by the shared values of our team. Everyone has their part to play in the amazing work we do – you’ll have every opportunity to get what you want from your career.

Duties will include;

• Delivery of a vocational experience as a part of our work skills pathway.
• Contributing to the support of Patients to engage in meaningful activity to meet their goals and the recording of their daily progress.
• Involvement in regular Patient reviews in co-ordination with the St Andrew’s Healthcare Occupational Therapy teams, local commissioners and carers.
• Working alongside our Patients growing stock in our plant nursery for sale in our garden centre.
• Supporting Patients to develop horticulture and retail skills in our plant nursery and garden centre.
• Building and maintaining relationships with our customers to exceed their expectations in terms of quality standards and deadlines.
• Working in the garden centre looking after stock and serving customers.

We are looking for an energetic, motivated and self-driven individual to join the team. You will be able to work using your own initiative alongside Patients and staff as part of a close knit team providing a therapeutic and safe environment where everyone is able to maximise their opportunities offered during their time at Workbridge.

Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Pension
• Sickness policy on par with the NHS
• 35 days annual leave, increasing to 41 after 10 years' service
• Life cover
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Healthcare cash plan
• Free parking
• Paid DBS application
• Access to free vocational qualifications

A full driving licence is desirable. An interest in horticulture or gardening is essential, as is the ability to work weekends on a rolling rota basis.

Closing date: 15th December

“Safeguarding of staff and patients is core business for St Andrew’s. All our staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.”