Volunteer Horticulture Support

Job summary

Main duties of the job

Key Tasks:

• Support practical gardening tasks under supervision in the ward garden
• Assist the OT team and service users in planning and delivering gardening activities
• Take part in planting, weeding, watering, and general maintenance
• Help co-facilitate weekly sessions and encourage engagement
• Share ideas to develop the garden space
• Promote a safe, inclusive, recovery-focused environment

Ideal Candidate:

• Interest or basic knowledge in gardening/horticulture
• Enjoys working outdoors in all weather
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player with sensitivity to mental health needs
• Reliable and open to learning

Additional Info:

• Must be 18+
• Subject to references and DBS check
• Completion of Trust induction, mandatory/statutory training, and refreshers required
• Log weekly hours via Better Impact system
• Maintain regular contact with line manager and report concerns
• Follow health and safety procedures
• Travel expenses reimbursed (policy applies)
• References available after 6 months
• Voluntary role with no employment relationship implied

Job responsibilities

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.