Gardening and Seasonal Training Facilitator

Thank-you for showing interest in this exciting and fulfilling position based at Level Best Enterprises new purpose-built hub on St John’s Street, Colchester.

The post is part-time (30.5hrs per week). The usual hours of work being Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-4pm, Wednesday 9am-1.30pm. There will be occasional evening and weekend work to attend local markets to sell seasonal goods. Annual leave entitlement is 25 days pro rata plus bank holidays.

Job summary: To support lead personnel in facilitating work skills training sessions for adults and young people with learning disabilities within the Level Best Gardening and Seasonal enterprises. This will involve facilitating Trainees to access outdoor activities at the Level Best Allotment and Colchester Castle Park. Outdoor activities take place all year, in all weathers. The job will also involve facilitating Trainees to produce and sell a variety of seasonal goods including Jams, Marmalades, Cordials and cakes.

To support Trainees to set and achieve goals through a person centred review process and to assess and evidence a Trainee’s progression throughout their placement through a keyworker-based system. The post will involve occasional evening and weekend work.

Please see our full job specification for further information about Level Best, our values, purpose, vision and mission as well as a full job description, person specification and application form for completion.

Closing date: Wednesday 5th August 4pm
Interviews will be held: Wednesday 12th or Thursday 13th August 2026

Applicants that pass the interview stage will be invited to take part in a Gardening or Seasonal session with our Trainees. This will take place week beginning 17th August 2026.