Brunswick Organic Nursery
Bishopthorpe, York
Crafts Group Leader Location: Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RF Salary: £9,865.80 per annum (FTE £26,426.25 based on 37.5 hours) Hours: 14 hours per week Mondays plus one additional day (Tuesday or Wednesday preferred) Are you a creative craftsperson looking for a rewarding role? Brunswick Organic Nursery is a registered charity based in Bishopthorpe, York, which provides a productive and rewarding workplace environment for people with learning disabilities ( workers ) to grow and thrive in. We build skills and confidence, support wellbeing and develop independence through offering opportunities in different work areas. These include horticulture (growing organic fruit and vegetables, growing plants at the garden nursery, and a contract gardening service for the local community), crafts, woodwork, cooking, and office administration. Brunswick Organic Nursery is seeking a passionate Crafts Group Leader to inspire and support adults with learning disabilities through a variety of creative craft activities. If you have experience in arts and crafts, textiles, jewellery making, illustration, creative workshops or community arts, and enjoy helping others develop new skills, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role As a Crafts Group Leader, you'll lead small groups in producing high-quality handmade products for sale while encouraging creativity, confidence and independence. You will: Lead engaging arts and crafts sessions Support adults with learning disabilities to develop practical and creative skills Produce high-quality handmade products for retail sale Introduce new craft ideas and projects Create a positive, inclusive and supportive environment Work as part of a friendly charity team making a real difference Current projects include using original artwork designs across a range of products such as greeting cards and notebooks, as well as weaving, jewellery making, and dried flower crafts. About You The ideal candidate will have: Experience in arts, crafts or creative design A passion for supporting and developing others Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Creativity and enthusiasm for introducing new ideas The ability to motivate and inspire people of all abilities Experience in social care, education or community projects is desirable but not essential Benefits Full paid training Enhanced DBS paid for 7 weeks' holiday pro rata (including bank holidays) Supportive charity environment Opportunity to make a genuine difference Apply Today If you're a creative individual with a passion for people and making a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you. As part of our commitment to adult safeguarding, all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS. Apply now and complete the employer's application form sent to your email after applying Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 7th July 2026. Relevant Keywords Crafts Group Leader, Arts and Crafts, Creative Workshop Leader, Craft Instructor, Art Tutor, Creative Practitioner, Community Arts, Illustration, Card Making, Paper Crafts, Handmade Products, Creative Facilitator, Workshop Leader, Art and Design, Adult Learning, Learning Disabilities, Support Worker, Social Care, Community Support Worker, Wellbeing, Jobs, Inclusion, Vocational Skills, Creative Education, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Activities Coordinator, Creative Support Worker, Arts Coordinator, York Jobs, Part Time Jobs York, Crafts
Crafts Group Leader Location: Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RF Salary: £9,865.80 per annum (FTE £26,426.25 based on 37.5 hours) Hours: 14 hours per week Mondays plus one additional day (Tuesday or Wednesday preferred) Are you a creative craftsperson looking for a rewarding role? Brunswick Organic Nursery is a registered charity based in Bishopthorpe, York, which provides a productive and rewarding workplace environment for people with learning disabilities ( workers ) to grow and thrive in. We build skills and confidence, support wellbeing and develop independence through offering opportunities in different work areas. These include horticulture (growing organic fruit and vegetables, growing plants at the garden nursery, and a contract gardening service for the local community), crafts, woodwork, cooking, and office administration. Brunswick Organic Nursery is seeking a passionate Crafts Group Leader to inspire and support adults with learning disabilities through a variety of creative craft activities. If you have experience in arts and crafts, textiles, jewellery making, illustration, creative workshops or community arts, and enjoy helping others develop new skills, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role As a Crafts Group Leader, you'll lead small groups in producing high-quality handmade products for sale while encouraging creativity, confidence and independence. You will: Lead engaging arts and crafts sessions Support adults with learning disabilities to develop practical and creative skills Produce high-quality handmade products for retail sale Introduce new craft ideas and projects Create a positive, inclusive and supportive environment Work as part of a friendly charity team making a real difference Current projects include using original artwork designs across a range of products such as greeting cards and notebooks, as well as weaving, jewellery making, and dried flower crafts. About You The ideal candidate will have: Experience in arts, crafts or creative design A passion for supporting and developing others Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Creativity and enthusiasm for introducing new ideas The ability to motivate and inspire people of all abilities Experience in social care, education or community projects is desirable but not essential Benefits Full paid training Enhanced DBS paid for 7 weeks' holiday pro rata (including bank holidays) Supportive charity environment Opportunity to make a genuine difference Apply Today If you're a creative individual with a passion for people and making a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you. As part of our commitment to adult safeguarding, all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS. Apply now and complete the employer's application form sent to your email after applying Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 7th July 2026. Relevant Keywords Crafts Group Leader, Arts and Crafts, Creative Workshop Leader, Craft Instructor, Art Tutor, Creative Practitioner, Community Arts, Illustration, Card Making, Paper Crafts, Handmade Products, Creative Facilitator, Workshop Leader, Art and Design, Adult Learning, Learning Disabilities, Support Worker, Social Care, Community Support Worker, Wellbeing, Jobs, Inclusion, Vocational Skills, Creative Education, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Activities Coordinator, Creative Support Worker, Arts Coordinator, York Jobs, Part Time Jobs York, Crafts
Brunswick Organic Nursery
Bishopthorpe, York
If you have great organisational skills, enjoy enabling others to learn and develop in a professional gardening service, and being part of a team, then this could be the role for you! Garden Services Team Leader Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RF (Temporary contract to cover maternity leave, to start in mid-June and expected to end on or before mid-August 2027) Salary: £16,318 per annum (FTE 27,816 based on 37.5 hours per week) Hours: 22 per week. Working Pattern: Monday or Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Benefits: We offer full paid training, paid DBS check, 7 weeks holiday pro-rata (including bank holidays) Please Note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK Brunswick Organic Nursery is a registered charity based in Bishopthorpe, York, which provides a productive and rewarding workplace environment for people with learning disabilities to grow and thrive in. We build skills and confidence, support wellbeing and develop independence through offering opportunities in different work areas. These include a contract gardening service for the local community, (growing plants at the garden nursery, growing organic fruit and vegetables), crafts, woodwork, cooking, and office administration. About the Role Garden Services fulfils a wide range of gardening contracts which give our teams a variety of opportunities to develop their skills and confidence. From one-off landscaping and planting projects to regular garden maintenance; developing accessible or sensory gardens to building raised beds and ponds the work our teams do is varied, rewarding and showcases their knowledge and abilities. We re looking for someone with energy, enthusiasm and aspiration to enable others to develop, and to keep developing this area of Brunswick. You can find more information about the work of Garden Services on our website. In addition to working with the teams, this role is responsible for managing the business and operational aspects of this service. This will include managing contracts, quoting for new jobs, preparing invoices, health and safety, and management of one other staff member. About You You will need experience of managing a garden maintenance service or similar enterprise, strong knowledge of design, plants and garden maintenance and ideally, have experience of working to enable others in horticulture. You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to offer our customers great customer service. You must be able to build genuine connections with the people you work alongside, be able to think holistically about people and take responsibility for the team s welfare whilst at work. If you have a positive can-do attitude, a straight-forward approach and want a role that makes a difference, then we d love to hear from you. How to apply: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email. This will include an application form which the employer requires to be completed. At Brunswick Organic Nursery we encourage applications from all ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please. Closing date: 9am on 26th May 2026. As part of our commitment to adult safeguarding, all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS. Other suitable skills and experience includes: Gardening, horticulture, environmental, sustainability, social care.
If you have great organisational skills, enjoy enabling others to learn and develop in a professional gardening service, and being part of a team, then this could be the role for you! Garden Services Team Leader Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RF (Temporary contract to cover maternity leave, to start in mid-June and expected to end on or before mid-August 2027) Salary: £16,318 per annum (FTE 27,816 based on 37.5 hours per week) Hours: 22 per week. Working Pattern: Monday or Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Benefits: We offer full paid training, paid DBS check, 7 weeks holiday pro-rata (including bank holidays) Please Note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK Brunswick Organic Nursery is a registered charity based in Bishopthorpe, York, which provides a productive and rewarding workplace environment for people with learning disabilities to grow and thrive in. We build skills and confidence, support wellbeing and develop independence through offering opportunities in different work areas. These include a contract gardening service for the local community, (growing plants at the garden nursery, growing organic fruit and vegetables), crafts, woodwork, cooking, and office administration. About the Role Garden Services fulfils a wide range of gardening contracts which give our teams a variety of opportunities to develop their skills and confidence. From one-off landscaping and planting projects to regular garden maintenance; developing accessible or sensory gardens to building raised beds and ponds the work our teams do is varied, rewarding and showcases their knowledge and abilities. We re looking for someone with energy, enthusiasm and aspiration to enable others to develop, and to keep developing this area of Brunswick. You can find more information about the work of Garden Services on our website. In addition to working with the teams, this role is responsible for managing the business and operational aspects of this service. This will include managing contracts, quoting for new jobs, preparing invoices, health and safety, and management of one other staff member. About You You will need experience of managing a garden maintenance service or similar enterprise, strong knowledge of design, plants and garden maintenance and ideally, have experience of working to enable others in horticulture. You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to offer our customers great customer service. You must be able to build genuine connections with the people you work alongside, be able to think holistically about people and take responsibility for the team s welfare whilst at work. If you have a positive can-do attitude, a straight-forward approach and want a role that makes a difference, then we d love to hear from you. How to apply: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email. This will include an application form which the employer requires to be completed. At Brunswick Organic Nursery we encourage applications from all ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please. Closing date: 9am on 26th May 2026. As part of our commitment to adult safeguarding, all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS. Other suitable skills and experience includes: Gardening, horticulture, environmental, sustainability, social care.
