At Turning Tides, we know that anyone’s life can spiral into homelessness. We bring together compassionate individuals and organisations to transform the lives of people in our local community and change perceptions of homelessness.
We provide a warm safe space to; listen to anyone who comes to us for help. Local people experiencing homelessness are supported and empowered to become confident and find the strength and belief in themselves to create a brighter future.
Together we can make a difference and end homelessness where you live.
Our Roffey Place Service in Horsham is situated in substantial grounds and we have several projects we would like some support with. We have a weekly Garden club on a Wednesday but we are looking to expand this so that more clients can support with the gardening throughout the week.
Due to the proven therapeutic benefits of gardening we are keen to provide this to our clients who have shown a keen interest in getting involved.
Tasks will include: - Facilitating and supervising small groups of clients to work on the ongoing projects. - Weeding - Planting - Reaching out to local garden centres for donations - Clearing green waste - To ensure that we are following health and safety expectations and adhering to the relevant risk assessments
Skills
-Be inclusive and welcoming -Communicate with staff on duty -Be flexible to the needs of the staff member on duty -Abide by the Confidentiality, Professional Boundaries and Health and Safety Policies at all times -Some experience of working in horticulture. No official qualifications necessary but somebody who is enthusiastic -To be happy to work outside and independently -To provide talking support and guidance to the clients taking part
Availability
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Times & Commitment: weekdays (days to be agreed) – minimum 1 per week. No Wednesdays
Location
Roffey Place
Old Crawley Road
Faygate
Horesham
West Sussex
RH12 4RU
Interests
- Homelessness, Poverty & Housing
- Local Community
- Mental Health
Activities
- Gardening
- Training / Mentoring / Teaching