Bank Garden Centre Assistant

Doing Amazing Things Together

We have some exciting opportunities for bank/casual Garden Centre Assistant to work at our garden centre in Englefield. As part of this role, you will be supporting adults with learning disabilities within the garden centre team, assisting in the successfulday to day running of the centre and serving customers.

Affinity Trust has a strong reputation for creating innovative projects enabling adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to enhance life skills and enjoy an invaluable occupation. Located on Englefield Estate, near Theale, Reading and managed byAffinity Trust, Englefield Garden Centre is the home of such a project.

Growing over 100,000 plants a year, Englefield is not only a thriving Garden Centre but also runs a horticultural therapy programme for the people we support. The programme engages participants in horticultural activities that promote improved health andwellbeing, increased confidence and enhanced practical and social skills.

The centre liaises closely with our support teams to further develop voluntary placements, work experience and paid employment. The people we support take on a range of tasks, including the development of the centre's plants and helping the garden centremeet the demands of an increasing customer base.

Being a Garden Centre Assistant is very practical. You will be responsible for planting, growing and maintaining the retail area to a high standard.Customer services, working on the till, stock taking, using EPOS and having an understanding of Horticultureand willingness to learn.

Previous horticultural knowledge is essential. You will need a flexible approach to work and be prepared to try new ideas. If you are passionate about horticulture and supporting people to achieve their goals in employment, then we want to hear from you.

**Affinity Trust is a charity organisation supporting people with learning disabilities to live in their own home and be part of the community.**

Why Join Us?

Because the people we support are at the heart of everything we do, we truly value our incredible staff & are committed to ensure they are fully supported.

**An Amazing Place to work**
- This is the best job - You will not find a more interesting and rewarding job, you will be making a genuine difference to someone's life
- Our values drive everything we do
- You will get the opportunity to work with some great colleagues and work as “one team”
- You’ll have the opportunity to work flexibly with our range of shift types

**Rewards**
- You will accrue annual leave (including bank holidays) based on the number of hours worked
- A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
- Life Assurance and Pension scheme.
- Flexible working hours

**Development & Your Career**
- You will get a great Induction to your new team along with amazing training opportunities
- E-learning webinars
- Loads of career progression opportunities

**We Value you**
- You are so important to us & we want you to really feel like part of the team - from day 1 you’ll have supportive management & a Buddy who will show you the ropes. You’ll also have full access to our online wellbeing centre
- We recognise our amazing staff in our 6 monthly Affinity Star Awards
- We hope you stay part of Affinity Trust & we celebrate that with Long Service Awards
- Your wellbeing & happiness will always be a priority, so you can access an excellent wellbeing programme, plus resources and a wellbeing champions network
- If all the above wasn’t enough you will receive ‘Thank You’ gift vouchers, be part of regular engagement surveys, attend regular forum meetings and can contribute to the staff newsletter, and to hear about the amazing work of your colleagues and the achievementsof the people we support

**Everyone is welcome**
- We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy