Horticulture Workshop Facilitator
We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Horticulture Workshop Facilitator to lead and inspire vocational training at HMP Millsike. In this role, you’ll guide up to 24 learners through Level 1 NOCN and Level 2 City & Guilds qualifications, helping them develop practical horticulture skills with a focus on sustainability and employability.
You will also participate in the selection of prisoners for the workshop, support their individual learning needs, and ensure they receive appropriate training in areas such as machinery, and tools usage. As part of the wider prison team, you will contribute to reports on prisoner behaviour, sentence planning, and security
As a Horticulture Workshop Facilitator, you will:
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Deliver Horticulture Qualifications that cover essential skills in gardening, plant care, and sustainable practices, preparing learners for work in the horticulture industry.
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Promote Sustainable Practices by integrating recycling, soil health, and conservation into your training, encouraging environmental responsibility.
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Support Individual Learning Needs through tailored instruction and Individual Support Plans to ensure each learner’s progress.
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Foster a Safe, Restorative Workshop Environment by applying restorative practices, managing health and safety protocols, and instilling accountability and self-discipline.
Requirements
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Experience in horticulture, ideally a Level 2 qualification in horticulture.
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A certificate in COSHH or experience in managing hazardous substances.
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Knowledge of restorative practices and experience applying them within training or custodial environments is preferred.
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Experience in sustainable horticulture practices.
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Strong communication and organisational skills.
Please note: This role will be known internally as Industries Instructor
Who We Are
Here are PeoplePlus, we are committed to transforming the lives of people with convictions through our work in prisons.
Our services have been designed to tackle the underlying causes of offending behaviour so people can make positive changes to their lives.
We are extremely proud to be a Silver accredited Investors in People organisation. This means that at PeoplePlus, the right principles are in place but more than that, it means our people and leaders are making active efforts to make sure that there’s real consistency and everyone in the organisation can feel the effects.
Our Benefits
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A paid PeoplePlus Life Event Day each year
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25 days annual leave
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal
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Employee Assistance Programme and access to online wellbeing centre
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Enhanced Wedding leave
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A paid volunteering day each year
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Enhanced Maternity scheme
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Sharesave, Refer a Friend, Holiday purchase and Pension schemes
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Life assurance
If you are interested in the role of Horticulture Workshop Facilitator, please click Apply
