Care Home Gardener & Grounds Keeper

Stow Healthcare Group; Long Melford; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Company pension scheme

Free Uniform

Free DBS

Free staff meal

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Stow Awards Ceremony

Job summary

Stow Healthcare is seeking a part-time Gardener to ensure the home’s outdoor areas are well maintained for residents. You will have gardening experience and be capable of basic maintenance, reporting to the Home Manager and Maintenance Manager.

The role runs 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday, contributing to a high standard of care in a welcoming environment. Key duties include grass cutting, flower bed maintenance, and limited painting/decorating tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of gardening, cutting grass, maintaining flower beds, garden sheds.
• Excellent attendance record and a proactive approach to driving up standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain gardens, cut grass, tend flower beds and garden sheds.
• Assist with painting/decorating and other trades as needed.
• Report to Home Manager and Maintenance Manager; hours are 16 per week, Monday to Friday.

Skills

Gardening

Painting & decorating

Maintenance

Job description

Stow Healthcare is seeking a part-time Gardener to ensure the home’s outdoor areas are well maintained for residents. You will have gardening experience and be capable of basic maintenance, reporting to the Home Manager and Maintenance Manager.

The role runs 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday, contributing to a high standard of care in a welcoming environment. Key duties include grass cutting, flower bed maintenance, and limited painting/decorating tasks.