Horticulture Support Worker | Cork

Job Summary:

The Horticulture Support Worker supports the delivery of a structured Social and Therapeutic Horticulture service for adults attending Praxis Care residential and day services.

The role involves facilitating horticulture-based activities with individuals and small groups as part of a defined horticulture programme. The focus of the role is to support participant wellbeing, engagement, and confidence through meaningful interaction with nature and horticultural activity.

The Horticulture Support Worker operates within the established horticulture service pathway, supporting participants from referral through programme participation and review processes.

The role requires a consistent, dependable individual who is able to work collaboratively within a team, communicate clearly, and follow through on agreed responsibilities.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and facilitate structured horticulture sessions with individuals and small groups as part of the horticulture programme.
• Support participants to engage in horticulture activities suited to their interests and abilities.
• Maintain clear programme records including planning, reviews and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with team members and relevant staff supporting participants.
• Ensure safe use of horticultural tools and equipment during activities.
• Maintain a structured, calm and supportive horticulture environment during programme activities.
• Work collaboratively as part of a small interdependent team, following agreed procedures and programme structure

Essential Criteria (Required)

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A recognised horticulture qualification (minimum QQI/FETAC Level 5 or equivalent).
• Minimum two years’ experience in horticulture or facilitating nature-based activities.
• Competence in the safe use of horticultural tools and equipment.
• Proven experience planning, organising and delivering structured programmes or activities.
• Full clean driving licence.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working within a day service, social care service or similar structured community setting.
• Experience supporting individuals and facilitating groups with additional needs within a planned programme.
• Strong organisational skills, particularly in relation to programme planning, reviews and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a small interdependent team, including sharing information and following agreed processes.
• Ability to engage constructively with colleagues, and contribute to practical solutions when matters need to be addressed.

Required Criteria

• Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.
Right to Work in the Republic of Ireland

Desired Criteria

• Experience working within the health and social care field.

Skills Needed

Attention to detail, Communication, Teamwork, Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs

About The Company

Praxis Care provides a wide variety of services to vulnerable adults and children, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. Our staff teams are essential to ensuring the provision of these services.

As a new member to the team, you can expect to be trained and supported in a structured fashion to achieve the high standards expected by the people we support and mandated by our regulators.

Company Culture

Our core values include compassion, integrity, teamwork, innovation and resilience. We also ensure that kindness and respect is integral to every role within Praxis Care and these values are fundamental to the provision of care we deliver to the people we support.

If you are interested in a role that is rewarding, varied and positively impacts the lives of those we support, then we want to hear from you.

Company Benefits

Why Join Praxis Care?

• Great Work Environment: Compassionate, supportive, and inclusive team culture.

• CARE for Your Physical & Mental Health: Access to occupational sick pay, a confidential counselling service, and employer-funded healthcare schemes.

• Financial Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, and refer-a-friend bonuses.

• Career Development: Continuous professional development with opportunities to gain recognized qualifications, such as QCF3/5, and clear career progression pathways.

• Work-Life Balance: Paid annual leave which increases with length of service, and flexibility in working hours.

• Other Perks: PPE provided, long service awards, savings via the Cycle to Work scheme, and coming soon, early access to earned wages through salary advance software.

Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Flexible schedule, Employee discounts, Sabbatical leave, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave

Salary

€31,905.26 - €44,277.53 per year