28/01/2026
Join Our Team!
We're looking for a Retail Group Instructor (Garden Nursery & Gift Shop) to join our Northdale Day Services team.
This is a new role within Northdale and an exciting opportunity to be a part of developing our Day Services and retail offer.
More details below...
Job Description & Application Form π
https://www.northdale.org.uk/resources/northdale-day-services-retail-instructor-job-pack
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Northdale Day Services
Retail Group Instructor
Garden Nursery & Gift Shop
Location: Northdale, Northallerton
Contract: Full-time, permanent (37.5hrs per week)
Annual salary: Β£25,233
Do you have a passion for people, plants, retail and making a difference?
We are looking for a Retail Group Instructor to support adults with learning disabilities to develop skills, confidence, and independence while working in our Garden Nursery & Gift Shop at our Northdale, Northallerton site.
This is a rewarding, hands-on role combining support work, horticulture and retail within a friendly, values-driven charity environment.
About the Role
As Retail Group Instructor, youβll work closely with our Garden Nursery instructor to support adults with learning disabilities to serve customers, care for plants, and contribute to the day-to-day running of our Garden Nursery & Gift Shop. You will help create a vibrant, welcoming space that showcases the high-quality products made by Northdale clients and reflects our strong local reputation for plant knowledge & choice as well as fabulous handmade gifts.
Join Our Team
Be part of a supportive, inclusive organisation making a real difference in peopleβs lives.
Enjoy a varied role combining support work, horticulture and retail.
Work in a friendly, community-focused environment with strong values.
Opportunities for training and development.
How to Apply
Visit our website (www.northdale.org.uk) and go to the Resources page to see the Northdale Day Services retail instructor job pack page.
Check out the Job Description and download the Job Application Form.
Please email your completed Job Application Form, an up-to-date CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to admin@northdale.org.uk OR post hard copies to FAO Karen Whitten, Northdale, Yafforth Road, Northallerton, DL7 0LQ.
Please feel free to call Karen on 01609 770269 if you have any queries.
Closing date: 12 noon 13th February 2026.
Interview date: 27th February 2026 at our Northdale, Northallerton site.
Northdale is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.