Job Description

Casual Worker

Location: Old Moat Garden Centre, Epsom

Hours: Saturday, 9am - 5pm and Sunday, 10am - 4pm

Contract: Temporary Christmas Cover (Starting 28 November 2026 until 31 December 2026)

Salary: 13:45 per hour

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

Old Moat Garden Centre, Epsom

Do you have good interpersonal skills and customer service experience? Are you friendly, reliable and happy working outdoors as part of a busy team?

Old Moat Garden Centre is looking for Casual Christmas Workers to help sell Christmas trees during weekends throughout the festive period.

As an important part of the local community, Old Moat provides retail and horticultural services to the public while offering training and work-based opportunities to adults experiencing mental health challenges.

Your duties will include:

• Welcoming customers and helping them choose their Christmas tree
• Answering questions and providing friendly customer service
• Preparing, moving and displaying Christmas trees
• Keeping the sales area tidy, safe and well stocked
• Supporting the team with tree sales and other general duties
• Helping create a positive and welcoming environment for our customers and service users

This is a practical, customer-facing role involving outdoor work and some lifting, so you’ll need to be comfortable working in different weather conditions.

If you’re enthusiastic, approachable and would enjoy helping customers find the perfect Christmas tree, we’d love to hear from you.

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What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk

Closing Date:

2026-10-02