Allotment Volunteer (Hellingly Centre)
- Company: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Closing Date: 19-06-2026
- Location: The Drive Hellingly Hailsham East Sussex
- Salary: Volunteer role
- Hours: Fixed term
- Contact Title: Volunteer Service Lead
- Contact Name: Natalie Poland
- Contact Email: spft.volunteering@nhs.net
- How to Apply: Online at https://participation.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/opportunities/113233-allotment-volunteer-hellingly-centre-2026-04-23
Description
The Hellingly Centre is a purpose-built hospital that opened in 2012. The service specialises in the assessment and treatment of people requiring Medium Secure care who have generally come into contact with the criminal justice system or have complex mental health problems or behaviour and are assessed as needing treatment in a restrictive environment. Alongside the physical security provided we aim to develop therapeutic working relationships to support patients.
Help is needed in the allotment space is located outside of the hospital's secure perimeter for those patients who are interested in outdoor activity and have grounds leave. In the allotment there is a large cabin, polytunnel, workshop, raised beds and pond area. Patients also undertake grounds/garden projects around the site as well as providing vegetables and plants for sale at Badger’s café
As an Allotment Volunteer, you will use your horticultural knowledge to help maintain the allotment in between allotment groups.
Service users may be present with staff at times and an opportunity for 1 to 1 working if this is of interested.
It is essential that volunteers are able to take a proactive approach to the role, whilst always being guided by their supervisor.
