Facilitator

The Brock is Growing – Come Grow With Us!About The BrockAt The Brock, we believe that everyone has strengths, skills and potential that can flourish when given the right opportunities and support.We provide people with chronic mental health conditions a welcoming and purposeful environment where they can build confidence, develop skills, improve wellbeing and reconnect with their communities through meaningful therapeutic work activities.Based at The Brock Garden Centre in Broxburn and our drop-in centre Boarwood in Bathgate, our activities include horticulture, garden maintenance, landscaping projects, woodwork, crafts and community-based projects. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Facilitator who shares our values and wants to make a genuine difference in people's lives.About the RoleThis is a hands-on role supporting people through meaningful daily activities that promote recovery, confidence and community integration.We are looking for the right person first and foremost. Following appointment, a specific lead area will be agreed based on your skills, experience and interests. This could include horticulture, garden maintenance, Boarwood development, or another area of operational responsibility within The Brock.You will work alongside service users, volunteers and colleagues to create a positive, inclusive and supportive environment where people can thrive.What You'll DoFacilitate meaningful therapeutic activities for service usersSupport individuals to build confidence, resilience and wellbeingHelp maintain a welcoming, safe and customer-friendly environmentWork collaboratively with volunteers, staff and external partnersTake shared responsibility for the success of the wider projectContribute to the development and delivery of Brock activities and servicesSupport operational activities including garden maintenance, site development and project deliveryHelp identify opportunities to increase income, engagement and community impactWe're Looking For Someone WhoHas a strong understanding of the impact of chronic mental health conditionsEnjoys working directly with people and helping them achieve their potentialIs positive, adaptable and able to motivate othersWorks well as part of a team whilst also using their own initiativeCan build positive relationships with a wide range of peopleCan work in both Broxburn and Bathgate on a rota basisShares our belief in the power of purpose, community and meaningful activityHolds a full UK driving licence and is willing to drive the project vehicleExperience in areas such as mental health support, community work, horticulture, garden maintenance, social care, occupational therapy, education, coaching or the third sector would be welcomed, but we are primarily looking for someone whose values align with ours.What We OfferA meaningful, values-led workplaceA supportive and dedicated teamOpportunities for professional development and career progressionThe opportunity to help shape the future of a growing organisation38 days annual leave including public holidaysAccess to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family20% staff discount in the Garden CentreFor the last few years we managed to offer an annual salary upliftAccess to exclusive employee discounts and offers through Bright ExchangeInterested?We strongly encourage prospective applicants to arrange an informal visit before applying. This is a great opportunity to learn more about The Brock, meet the team and ask any questions you may have.For further information, please contact Koen Van der Straeten by email at koen@thebrock.org