Care Home Gardener: Create Welcoming, Blooming Grounds

Barchester Healthcare; Odiham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free learning and development

Profit share scheme

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is looking for a Gardener to maintain outdoor areas at their care home in Odiham, England. Your work will ensure that the grounds are safe, tidy, and enjoyable for residents. You will also have the chance to showcase your gardening skills in the annual 'Barchester in Bloom' competition.

The ideal candidate will have general gardening experience, an understanding of health and safety, and a patient approach meeting residents' needs. Barchester offers generous benefits, including free training and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Passion for the outdoors and patient, empathetic approach.
• Trustworthy and professional with a can-do attitude.
• Genuine interest in residents' lives and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds to high standards for residents' enjoyment.
• Ensure safety by looking after equipment and structures.
• Participate in 'Barchester in Bloom' competition annually.

Skills

General gardening experience

Understanding of health and safety

Ability to use garden treatment chemicals

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is looking for a Gardener to maintain outdoor areas at their care home in Odiham, England. Your work will ensure that the grounds are safe, tidy, and enjoyable for residents. You will also have the chance to showcase your gardening skills in the annual 'Barchester in Bloom' competition.

The ideal candidate will have general gardening experience, an understanding of health and safety, and a patient approach meeting residents' needs. Barchester offers generous benefits, including free training and profit sharing.