Employment Coach – Horticulture (Preparing for Employment)
Salary: £35,520 – £36,585 per annum
Service Area: Adult Social Care – Community Opportunities
Apply online: www.newham.gov.uk/jobs
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Employment Coach – Horticulture to join the Preparing for Employment team within Adult Social Care at the London Borough of Newham.
This role supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and other complex needs to develop skills, confidence and independence through gardening and outdoor activities.
You will deliver structured horticultural sessions, supporting residents to take part in activities such as planting, maintaining green spaces and caring for community gardens. These activities help build practical skills, teamwork and responsibility, supporting progression into volunteering, community participation and employment.
This is a rewarding opportunity to combine horticulture with employment support, helping residents develop skills in a positive and engaging outdoor environment.
Key Responsibilities
About You
You will be a practical, enthusiastic and supportive individual with an interest in gardening, horticulture or outdoor work.
You will enjoy helping residents learn new skills, build confidence and take part in meaningful activities that promote independence and wellbeing.
Qualifications
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Kobi.Islam@newham.gov.uk
Please view JD here
closing date: 19th June 2026
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.
London is moving east and Newham is at the centre of that change. Just three miles east from the City and well connected to major transport links, we are the future of the capital in terms of regeneration and opportunities. We are home to one of the UK’s youngest and most ethnically diverse populations. We offer unique opportunities for both professionals and residents. We are a great place to do business, a great place to visit, and a great place where people choose to live, work and stay.
