Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant horticultural therapy qualification
• knowledge of MS Office
• A Levels/Health and Social Care NVQ/L3 qualification

Desirable

• Knowledge of OT within the setting
• Experience of working in a mental health setting

Experience

Essential

• Experience of horticultural therapy work
• Experience of leading groups and 1:1 intervention
• ability to work autonomously

Desirable

• experience of working with people with MH/LD
• experience of SU/carer involvement
• knowledge of recovery principles

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• ability to teach practical skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 14 December 2025

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online for this job