Gardener - Handy Person

**Job Title**:Servescape Project Worker

**Location**:Based in Rushden - Working in North Northants

**Salary**: £23,008 per annum

**Job types**: Full time, Fixed-Term contract until Feb 2024. Monday - Friday. 37 hours a week.

**About us**:
SERVE is a charity established in 1981, registered as a charity in 1995, and based in Rushden, Northamptonshire. We support the North Northamptonshire residents as well as lead on Countywide Projects to reduce isolation amongst the Older Person's population. SERVE support North Northamptonshire residents as well as lead on Countywide Projects to reduce isolation amongst the Older Person's population.

**About the Role**:
We are looking for a Gardener - Handy Person, who would like to make a real difference. You will lead a group of volunteers to beneficiaries' homes to assist with maintaining their gardens and outdoor DIY jobs, including lawn mowing, hedge cutting, laying slabs, fitting grab rails, fitting key safes, fixing fences etc

**About you**:

- Community involvement work experience or personal life experience (possible voluntary work)
- Experience of supporting of others
- Skills to maintain strong relationships with existing volunteers
- Ability to support and communicate effectively with beneficiaries
- The flexibility and willingness to travel where needed to support the community
- The ability to motivate and lead on community Servescape activities
**Skills/Experience**:

- At least 1 years proven experience of working as a gardener - and/or handy person.
- Excellent communication skills
- Good listening skills
- Drivers' License and access to a vehicle is essential
- Experience of using Microsoft Office is desirable

**Benefits**:

- Training & development opportunities
- 28 days holiday
- Contributory pension scheme
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