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 successful day 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 by Affinity 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 and wellbeing, 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 centre meet the demands of an increasing customer base.

Being a Bank 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 Horticulture and 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

Job Reference: OPS03655