JOB DESCRIPTION Ref. RHPC

Post

/ Master Gardener trainer– HMP Rye Hill
Location / HMP Rye Hill, Rugby (CV23) & Ryton Gardens, Coventry (CV8)
Reports to / Prison Co-ordinator, Master Gardeners
Hours / 35 hours a week. Some flexible working.

Salary

/ £21000/annum
Staff benefits include 25 days annual leave & 8% pension

Terms

/ Enhanced security vetting and procedures. Compliance with G4S security requirements and policies.

Job responsibilities

Train and support prisoners enrolled on the Master Gardener programme offered by Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Team (DART).
To work within the Garden Organic team supported by existing G4S Garden Support worker to deliver horticultural sessions for prisoners working through their individual portfolios of achievement to offer most opportunities for personal development and rehabilitation
Work to the projectsservice specification and within the allotted budget for all of the growing spacesused by the project
Monitor, evaluate, and promote the achievements of the growing space and prisoner attainment to programme stakeholders
Assist with the Integrationof the growing spacesoperated by the project with the other interventions offered byDART and the wider prison programmes / interventions as appropriate. Other interventions include therapies and industry workshops.
Promote the project within the prison to other departments, G4S, visitors, and Garden Organic networks
Apply and contribute learning from Garden Organic’s National Master Gardener Programme team, ie shared best-practice, industry recognition, and innovation by sister Programmes.
Fully comply with all security policies and procedures within the prison. Maintain a safe and secure environment for everyone. Includes adhering to confidentiality agreements.
Attend contract meetings with G4S, DART, stakeholders and external partnersas required
Attend training courses as required and as directed by the Co-ordinator
Undertake other Garden Organic tasks and responsibilities as required.

Person specification

Essential (E) Desirable (D)

Core

Experience managing offenders in a prison or ex-offenders in another other relevant setting with an approach to support their rehabilitation and re-integration into society and to reduce reoffending.

/ D

National diploma or equivalent in horticulture and practical experience of working in a garden environment

/ E

Experience of delivering growing and coaching skills trainingand assessing the learning experience

/ D
Together with

Confidence to manage conflict or challenging situations.

/ E

Experience dealing with people with a history of substance-misuse and or.

/ D

Enthusiastic approach as self-motivator and team player.

/ E

Strong commitment and enthusiasm for organic growing techniques.

/ E

Knowledge and commitment to Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity.

/ E
Additional

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

/ E

Experienced IT user.

/ D

Flexible approach to working hours and travelling arrangements.

/ E

Full driving licence.

E

Last updated 11 June 2015.
Garden Organic is the working name of the Henry Doubleday Research Association. Charity Number 298104