We are looking for a compassionate and self-motivated gardener to continue our work, bringing the wellbeing and resilience benefits of gardening to vulnerably housed adults in Lambeth. by delivering a fixed-term therapeutic gardening programme during the summer/autumn 2022 in partnership with homeless charity Thames Reach. The Bridge at Waterloo (TBAW) is a secular social enterprise founded by St John’s Waterloo (SJW) to reduce inequality and unemployment – through creative therapies, employment training and practical emotional support – for marginalised groups in Lambeth and South London.

St John’s and TBAW are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers interacting with these groups to share this commitment. This position will be subject to satisfactory DBS and reference checks. For further information, please see the Job Description here.

To apply: Please send your CV describing and listing tasks of relevant educational, extra-curricular and employment experience with a cover letter (max. 2 sides) explaining why you want the role and how your skills and experience match the specification including details of a recent gardening project that demonstrates the skills required for this type of role, together with contact details for two referees, to Ewa Wiczkowska at bridgeadmin@stjohnswaterloo.org.

Location:  Lambeth, London
Salary: £23,500 pa pro rata
Accountable to: The Chair of the Garden Management Committee
Line Manager: Artistic Director of the Bridge at Waterloo
Hours: Part time post of 14 hours/2 days a week (specific days and times to be agreed), initially for 6 months with the possibility of extension.

Closing date: Monday 18th April 2022
Interviews: Monday 25th April 2022
Start date: Monday 23rd May 2022

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.