Gardening Facilitator

Alive Activities is looking to hire a new member of our Social and Therapeutic Horticulture team – Gardening Facilitator.

Do you love being outdoors, getting your hands in the soil, and making a real difference in people’s lives?

We’re looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic Gardening Facilitator to join our passionate team, delivering meaningful, joyful sessions for older people – particularly those living with dementia.

Check out the job description below and get in touch today.

About the Role

We are an established and inspiring older people’s charity with years of experience in bringing joy, connection and purpose to later life. Through gardening and horticultural therapy, we create spaces where people can thrive, feel valued, and reconnect with nature.

With exciting new funding secured, we need more hands and are looking for someone who is:

• Full of life, energy and creativity

• Patient, compassionate and person-centred

• Confident working with older people, including those living with dementia

• Ready to go the extra mile to create engaging, meaningful sessions

• Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons

• Up for a challenge and keen to help us grow and develop our practice

This is a sessional role, with hours dependent on project funding and your availability. While we cannot guarantee regular hours, you will be delivering specific sessions as part of funded programmes.

In return, you’ll be part of a growing, values-driven charity, working alongside a dedicated and supportive team who are committed to lighting up later life every single day.

If you’re passionate about people, nature, and making a difference – we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply, please download and read the Job Description and send your CV and cover letter to info@aliveactivities.org.

You can find more information on our website.

Job Description: https://aliveactivities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Therapeutic-Horticulture-Facilitator-role-desc-April-2026.docx

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please call us on 07861 385 543.

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close this advert early if the position is filled – so don’t wait to apply! Come and grow with us.