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Gardening and Maintenance Volunteer
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The role
Barnsley Thrive works with people who are over 25 from the Barnsley area who are homeless and have complex needs. The support we offer is across 3 support sites, which vary for the level of support people need.
Tasks may include:
- Tending to the garden on a regular basis.
- Complete gardening tasks such as planting, weeding, general tidying.
- Do general DIY & decorating jobs around project as agreed with Project manager.
- Use equipment in line with current risk assessments.
- Facilitate resident activities as agreed with Project Manager.
- Work with Project manager to identify grants that would assist DIY projects and external activities, apply if appropriate.
- Deliver findings and implement if appropriate.
- To comply with safeguarding policies and procedures and report any concerns immediately to a member of staff.
- To work within agreed professional boundaries at all times and in line with Waythrough policies and procedures.
- To make use of supervision and support and attend mandatory training.
Skills we would like you to bring to the role:
- Good IT skills.
- Good written communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to keep a track of multiple tasks and report back on progress.
- Non-judgmental towards people with lived experience.
- Confident to contact people by email / phone.
- Good time keeping.
- Able to work as part of a team, on own initiative and to instruction.
- An understanding of Waythrough – information is available on our website.
- A genuine interest in being part of the mission and vision of Waythrough.
What Volunteers can expect from us:
Volunteering with Waythrough offers people a unique chance to have a significant positive impact on people’s lives. We work both with and within diverse communities across the UK and every day we see people making positive changes to turn their lives around. We also offer:
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- Regular supervision and support.
- Induction and access to online and face to face training.
- To learn and practice new skills within a teamwork setting.
- To feel part of a team and the wider Waythrough organisation.
- Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed with proof of journey.
- Opportunities to progress and experience other areas of Waythrough's work.
Our values:
Our values underpin everything we do – from how we work together through to how we design and deliver services. All our work to fulfil this vision is strengthened by our values.
- Kindness - be generous, caring and understanding.
- Courage - be bold, trust, commit.
- Respect - everyone deserves dignity.
Location:
William Street, Barnsley, S70 5HA
Timing:
Our houses are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This particular role is looking for someone to volunteer at daytime hours during the week. Exact days and times are flexible and at the volunteer’s choice.
Training:
Prior to start date, a volunteer is required to attend the one-day induction workshop offered online or in person. Following start date, volunteers have access to our training platform, workday, and may be asked to complete several training modules applicable to their role within their first 3 months.
About Waythrough
Waythrough provides specialist support across mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We deliver high-quality, evidence-based services designed around the real needs of the people we serve.
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Every year, we support around 125,000 people through over 250 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:
- Discounts from various schemes.
- Training and personal development.
- A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives.
- Free induction and role-specific training.
- Support from experienced staff and regular supervision.
- Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence.
- Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses.
- Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development.
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
How to apply
If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via company website’ to view the full job description and submit your application.
Please note that while this role has a stated closing date, we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a high number of applications.
Closing date:
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