Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for almost 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools, and further education, among others.
These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people can live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.
For Scotland’s Mental Health
Post: Horticultural Practitioner
Ref: REC1721
Location: Redhall Walled Garden
Hours: 22.5 hours (3 days)
Salary: £24,570 per annual (pro rata) (£12.00) (salary 10-13)
Contract: Fixed term 6 months
About the Role
Redhall is a mental health service based in an award-winning walled garden/six-acre estate in Edinburgh. In a beautiful outdoor setting, we promote recovery from mental ill health through therapeutic horticulture including organic gardening, conservation and team working. There is a strong group work emphasis. Staff work with the people attending our service to develop and maintain the garden, plant nursery and estate which is open to the public on weekdays and occasional weekends. We hold monthly Community meals where we cook, and share produce from the garden together and hold Community Open Day events several times a year for the public. Duties also include key working responsibilities, supporting our service users to work towards outcomes and goals.
What we are looking for
We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and practical individual to join our team of seven. You will have experience in horticulture, ideally both garden and plant nursery work, and of supporting groups in an outdoor setting.
Essential skills and ability:
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to work closely with others in a team
· Ability to teach others in a group setting
· Proven organisational skills and ability to plan and deliver work unsupervised
· Good understanding and compassion for those who experience challenges with their mental health
· Strong professional boundaries
· Hard landscaping skill and ability essential
· Good experience in produce skills essential
Relevant training and qualifications in either horticulture or supporting people with mental health are desirable.
What we will provide for you
You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;
· Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.
· Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
· 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service
· 4 public holidays
· 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you.
· Team wellbeing budgets
· Workplace pension scheme
· Life Assurance policy
· Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date for applications will be 12 noon 27th June 2025
If you would like an informal chat about this role and working for SAMH, please contact: Claire Reynolds at [email protected] or Debbie Cope [email protected]
To apply and for further information please visit; https://www.samh.org.uk/information/work-with-us
PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.
Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of applicants and would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
SAMH Privacy Notice: https://www.samh.org.uk/documents/Staff_Privacy_Notice_V2.0_.pdf
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: From £24,570.00 per year
Expected hours: 22.5 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: REC1721
