Gardeners
Hours: Flexible hours according to availability
Salary: £18 per hour
Location: Across Brighton and Hove and all of West Sussex
Self-Employed Gardeners Wanted – Help Older People Enjoy Their Gardens Again!
Do you love gardening and want to use your skills to make a real difference? Join Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove as a Self-Employed Gardener and help older people maintain and enjoy their outdoor spaces.
Who We Are
At Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, we believe later life should be fulfilling, independent, and enjoyable. As a charity, we support thousands of older people each year, offering social activities, vital services, and practical help to those who need it most.
Your Role as a Gardener
A well-kept garden can be a place of peace, joy, and connection to nature, but for many older people, maintaining one becomes difficult. That’s where you come in! Your role will include:
- General garden maintenance – Mowing, weeding, pruning, tidying and planting
- Creating a safe and relaxing space – Helping older people enjoy their gardens again
- Making a meaningful impact – A tidy garden can bring happiness and pride to someone’s home
What We Offer You
- Flexible Work – Choose your hours to fit your schedule (Monday to Friday)
- A Rewarding Role – Bring comfort, joy, and independence to older people
- Work Locally – Opportunities across Brighton, Hove, and all of West Sussex
If you have a passion for gardening, enjoy working independently, and want to make a real difference in someone’s life, we’d love to hear from you.
Please click here for the Job Description
To find put more about the role please contact our Help at Home team who will be more than happy to chat to you, call on 01903 726276 or email recruitment@ageukwestsussex.org.uk
To apply please download an application form or email your CV with a full covering letter as to why you are suitable for the role to recruitment@ageukwestsussex.org.uk
As an employer, we want to see the diversity of our communities reflected in our workforce. We believe that employing a rich mix of people from a range of different backgrounds with fresh ideas and different perspectives is key to enabling us to continually improve our services to the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible for everyone and this includes making reasonable adjustments for disabled people.
Should you be successful, you will be subject to a variety of checks, including DBS and references.
