Gardener – Luxury Retirement Home

Avon Search; Area B (Cawston/Lower Similkameen); Presencial; CAD 65.000 - 78.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

£25.00 per hour

Part Time

Ongoing training and support

Supportive, family-run working environ

Descripción de la vacante

Avon Search is recruiting a Gardener for a residential care home in Cawston, near Norwich. The role focuses on maintaining the home’s gardens and outdoor spaces to a high standard, creating safe and enjoyable spaces for residents and visitors.

You will plant, prune and care for lawns and borders, operate gardening equipment safely, and work closely with staff to support activity and wellbeing in a welcoming, family-run environment.

Formación

• Previous experience in gardening, landscaping or grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of plants, lawns and seasonal garden care.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload.
• Physically fit and safety-conscious when using equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Maintaining lawns, flower beds, shrubs and borders.
• Planting seasonal flowers, plants and bulbs.
• Pruning trees, hedges and shrubs as required.
• Watering and caring for plants and landscaped areas.
• Keeping pathways, patios and outdoor areas clean, tidy and safe.
• Carrying out general grounds maintenance and minor outdoor repairs.
• Ensuring gardening equipment is maintained and used safely.
• Working with the home to create enjoyable outdoor spaces for residents to relax and participate in gardening activities where appropriate.

Conocimientos

Gardening

Landscaping

Safety awareness

Independent worker

Reliability

Descripción del empleo

Location: Cawston, Near Norwich, Norfolk
Pay: £25.00 Per Hour
Hours: Part time – Flexible shifts available

About the Home

Avon Search is delighted to be recruiting for a Gardener on behalf of a highly regarded, award-winning, family-run residential care home located in the picturesque village of Cawston, just 11 miles from Norwich.

This welcoming residential care home provides exceptional, person-centred care in a warm and supportive environment where residents are encouraged to live with dignity, independence and comfort. With 36 spacious en-suite bedrooms, the home offers a true home-from-home atmosphere and has built an excellent reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

The experienced team supports residents with a range of care needs, including dementia, physical disabilities, mental health conditions and old age. Set entirely on one level, the home features attractive gardens and outdoor spaces that play an important role in residents’ wellbeing, providing peaceful areas to relax, socialise and enjoy the changing seasons.

Life at the home includes:

• Award-winning, family-run residential care
• 36 comfortable en-suite bedrooms
• Beautiful landscaped gardens and outdoor seating areas
• Bright communal lounges and welcoming surroundings
• Friendly, experienced and supportive staff team
• Person-centred care focused on dignity, wellbeing and independence
• A warm and welcoming environment for residents, families and visitors

The Role

As the Gardener, you will be responsible for maintaining the home’s gardens and outdoor spaces to the highest standard, creating attractive, safe and enjoyable surroundings for residents, visitors and staff.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining lawns, flower beds, shrubs and borders
• Planting seasonal flowers, plants and bulbs
• Pruning trees, hedges and shrubs as required
• Watering and caring for plants and landscaped areas
• Keeping pathways, patios and outdoor areas clean, tidy and safe
• Carrying out general grounds maintenance and minor outdoor repairs
• Ensuring gardening equipment is maintained and used safely
• Working with the home to create enjoyable outdoor spaces for residents to relax and participate in gardening activities where appropriate

About You

• Previous experience in gardening, landscaping or grounds maintenance
• A passion for horticulture and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces
• Good knowledge of plants, lawns and seasonal garden care
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively
• Reliable, hardworking and physically fit
• A good understanding of Health & Safety when using gardening equipment
• Friendly, approachable and respectful when working around residents and visitors

Benefits & Perks

• £25.00 per hour
• Part Time
• Ongoing training and support
• Supportive, family-run working environment
• Stable and friendly staff team
• Opportunity to create and maintain attractive gardens that enhance residents’ wellbeing