Whether you are part of our Therapeutic Team directly working with our families, or a member of HQ working behind the scenes, a day at Dandelion Time is never the same!
People are at the heart of everything we do at Dandelion Time, whether they are our staff, volunteers, partners or our families. Being hands-on in the natural world is the basis for our activities and creativity at Dandelion Time. We care for the earth, plants, animals and each other.
Graham Carpenter Co-CEO & Jane Angell-Payne Co-CEO
Current Vacancies
We do not have any vacancies at this time, but we have many volunteering opportunities available.
Safeguarding
Dandelion Time is committed to a culture that safeguards and promotes the welfare of children and their families with robust recruitment procedures that deter and prevent people who are unsuitable to work with children from applying for or securing employment within the charity. All individuals working in any capacity at Dandelion Time will be subject to safeguarding checks in line with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education. This will include a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check against both the Adult and Child Barred List service. Evidence of ID, your right to work in the UK, your relevant qualifications, current address and satisfactory references are also a requirement. You should be aware that it is an offence to apply for a role at Dandelion Time if the applicant is barred from regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults.
Equality and Diversity
Dandelion Time is committed to creating a more inclusive organisation which benefits from a variety of perspectives and better reflects the communities we serve, to make smarter decisions and better support our families. We expect all our people to be accountable for equality, diversity and inclusion at Dandelion Time. It is only by working together in unity that we can ensure that everyone can perform at our best. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community and from a diverse range of genders, backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual orientations and physical abilities.
As part of our Safer Recruitment procedures, we proactively remove bias by ensuring the recruiting panel only receive anonymised applications to complete the shortlisting process.
Retention of Information
All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed after six months from the date the interview process is completed
Reasons to work for us
Make a difference
You will be part of a small, welcoming and vibrant team dedicated team undertaking immensely rewarding work. Whatever your role, you will be helping to transform the lives of vulnerable children in our community.
Our nurturing farm environment
Providing a peaceful natural environment is at the heart of our approach, allowing children to heal and develop aspirations for a brighter future. Whatever your role you can reap the benefits of our beautiful, homely environment and the joys that working in the great outdoors and with animals bring.
Encouraging work/life balance
We strive to achieve a happy and healthy work-life balance for all our staff. Where practicable we offer flexible working arrangements to allow staff to work in a way that suits their individual lifestyles.
Thinking about your finances
We recognise that sound financial planning is something we can all benefit from and building up a good pension is something we want to help you achieve with our flexible, tax-efficient pension schemes. Contributions are taken automatically, and you can take your plan with you if you leave us.
Personal development and wellbeing
We encourage staff to fully understand and experience all aspects of Dandelion Time by joining other teams within the organisation from time to time.
