Project Assistant £24,884 per annum Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (part-time applications will be considered) Permanent Much Hadham, Hertfordshire Do you have a keen interest in gardening or arts and crafts? Are looking for an opportunity to put your skills to good use? If so, then they would like to hear from you Our client are seeking creative individuals to join their dedicated team across their social enterprise projects. This exciting opportunity will see you support their children, young people and adults that attend their school, college and adult day opportunities in one of three areas: Ashvale & Orchard Project - a piece of land set over two acres where their learners and day clients can access therapy through growing and harvesting vegetables and plants, alongside caring for their on-site chickens. The Drawing Room Project – a dedicated art facility to enable their learners and clients to develop new skills and confidence through the medium of art. The Jewellery Project – a realistic work environment for those who have an interest in developing their creative skills to produce items that raise vital funds for the charity. You will play a vital role in the preparation and planning of activities to develop skills, knowledge and experience to accelerate progress. Your input will make a meaningful contribution to their community at to empower their service users with skills they can use in everyday life. About you This role is an excellent opportunity for you to showcase your creative skills and enthusiasm. You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills as you will be working as part of a small and friendly team and with clients and learners of all abilities. Experience and a keen interest in horticulture and/or crafts in a similar role is preferred, but a willingness to roll your sleeves up and get involved, combined with a genuine interest in the people that we support is essential. Why work for them Based across 60 acres of beautiful countryside, They are a charity supporting children, young people and adult day clients with epilepsy and other complex medical conditions. In addition to excellent staff training, their employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of your employment: 23 days’ annual leave per annum – 5 service related day’s accrued up to 5 years. Eligible for Blue Light card – discounts on big brands Discounted gym membership Employee recognition scheme Life assurance Free on-site parking Recommend a friend payment up to £500 Confidential employee assistance programme Fully paid for DBS Contributory pension scheme - eligible employees are automatically enrolled after 3 months at 5% (3% employer contribution) terms and conditions apply How to apply Please complete an application form and upload an up to date CV on their website. All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Please note they are not on a public transport route. The salary range advertised is based on full-time equivalent and appointment on the scale is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience. Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis; therefore, they recommend that you apply sooner rather than later. They reserve the right to close an advert if they receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline. If you require reasonable adjustments at application or interview stage, please do let us know as soon as possible. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion They embrace diversity and aspire to create a diverse and inclusive working culture. They are proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and to hold Disability Confident status. They are an equal opportunities employer welcoming all applications from across the community. Safeguarding They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of their positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Their vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Registered Charity 1176777 IND001 Over the past 120 years, they have grown and developed to comprise a non-maintained special School for both boarders and day students, a specialist Further Education College, domiciliary care for College learners, Supported Living in the community, a comprehensive Day Opportunities programme for adult day clients and 24 hour health provision provided by specialist nurses and therapists. REF-220148