Work With Us! *Applications Now Closed*
We are so excited to announce that we will be hiring for two positions in 2022. We are proud to be working with the National Lottery and South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Green Social Prescribing Grants Programme to support these roles. They are integral to the growth and development of Bloom and we cant wait to expand our team and make awesome things happen in 2022. Check out the vacancies below and read about how you can apply. If you would like any further information about the positions, please drop Kendall an email on kendall@bloomsheffield.com. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Therapeutic Gardening Group Leader
We are looking for a Therapeutic Gardening Group Leader to run our Gardening to Feel Good groups. These groups are for women who have been referred to us from healthcare, or who have self-referred independently. These groups have a focus on mental health and are attended by women who need support managing their mental health needs. For more information or for an informal chat about the role, email Kendall on kendall@bloomsheffield.com.
Please note this post is restricted to applicants who identify as female in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Our jobs, like our garden, are open to all women. We believe in embracing diversity and creating an inclusive workplace for all women to thrive. We value lived experience at all levels of our organisation. Please let us know if you need more information or would like to submit your application in a different format by contacting Kendall on kendall@bloomsheffield.com.
Role details
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Hours: 15 hours per week, flexible, fixed term until 31st October 2022 (contract extension hopeful but subject to funding)
Location: Our garden is at Heeley and Meersbrook Allotment, S8 9HY and our office is at Meersbrook Enterprise Centre, S8 9FT, although some remote working is possible.
Accountable to: Managing Director
Main duties and responsibilities
Plan, deliver and manage three Gardening To Feel Good groups per week
Liaise and work closely with the Engagement & Referrals Coordinator to ensure that all attendees have their needs met
Measure and evaluate the impact of each group
Schedule and supervise any volunteers needed for the groups
Desirable skills and experience
Experience of working in a mental health setting and supporting people with mental health needs
Experience in leading and facilitating therapeutic groups
An interest in gardening and a willingness to learn new skills
The ability to manage own time and workload effectively and productively
The ability to adapt, be flexible and work closely with a small team
How to apply
Please send your CV with a cover letter outlining your enthusiasm and suitability for the role to Kendall on kendall@bloomsheffield.com by 12pm on Friday 18th February 2022. Please use the job title as the subject of your email. We will let all applicants know whether or not they have been shortlisted within two weeks of the deadline.
Thank you for your time in applying to work with us, we appreciate it and are excited to hear from you!
Engagement & Referrals Coordinator
We are looking for an Engagement & Referrals Coordinator who will be responsible for managing and screening referrals and supporting attendees to access our Gardening To Feel Good groups. These groups are for women who have been referred to us from healthcare, or who have self-referred independently. These groups have a focus on mental health and are attended by women who need support managing their mental health needs. Learn more about Bloom Sheffield and what we do here. For more information or for an informal chat about the role, email Kendall on kendall@bloomsheffield.com.
Please note this post is restricted to applicants who identify as female in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Our jobs, like our garden, are open to all women. We believe in embracing diversity and creating an inclusive workplace for all women to thrive. We value lived experience at all levels of our organisation. Please let us know if you need more information or would like to submit your application in a different format by contacting Kendall on kendall@bloomsheffield.com.
Role details
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, flexible, fixed term until 31st October 2022 (contract extension hopeful but subject to funding)
Location: Our garden is at Heeley and Meersbrook Allotment, S8 9HY and our office is at Meersbrook Enterprise Centre, S8 9FT, although some remote working is possible.
Accountable to: Managing Director
Main duties and responsibilities
Manage and screen referrals from individuals and healthcare providers
Liaise with project partners to programme and organise the Gardening to Feel Good Groups
Research and develop new relationships with community groups and charitable organisations in the city
Work closely with the Mental Health Group Leader to ensure that all attendees have their needs met
Work with attendees to help them access the groups, including providing an introductory visit to the garden, helping them manage public transport and potentially a home visit
Conduct progress & signposting meetings with attendees to ensure they can access further support after attending the Gardening to Feel Good Groups
Desirable skills and experience
Experience of working in a mental health setting and supporting people with mental health needs
Experience or knowledge of Occupational Therapy would be desirable
Experience in carrying out initial assessments and identifying barriers to engagement.
Confident in collaboratively setting goals with potential attendees.
Confident in contacting partners and community organisations by phone and email
The ability to manage own time and workload effectively and productively
The ability to adapt, be flexible and work closely with a small team
How to apply
Please send your CV with a cover letter outlining your enthusiasm and suitability for the role to Kendall on kendall@bloomsheffield.com by 12pm on Friday 18th February 2022. Please use the job title as the subject of your email. We will let all applicants know whether or not they have been shortlisted within two weeks of the deadline.
Thank you for your time in applying to work with us, we appreciate it and are excited to hear from you!
