Care Home Grounds Gardener — Create Welcoming Outdoors

Barchester Healthcare Limited; Boars Hill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free learning and development

Profit share enrollment

Holiday, retail and leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is hiring a Gardener to maintain our care home grounds to a high standard and create a welcoming outdoor space for residents. You will look after fencing, equipment and planting across flowers, shrubs and trees, and clear snow or ice in winter.

A patient, empathetic approach and teamwork are essential to support person-centred care. You'll follow COSHH regulations and health and safety guidelines, attend learning sessions, and contribute to a vibrant garden culture as part

Qualifications

• Experience in general gardening with safety awareness.
• Ability to use garden chemicals per COSHH.
• Patient, empathetic approach and team player.
• Ability to maintain equipment and structures safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds to high standards for residents.
• Care for fencing, equipment, and snow/ice clearance in winter.
• Plant flowers, shrubs and trees across the grounds.
• Support residents with outdoor relaxation and wellbeing.

Skills

Gardening experience

Health and safety awareness

COSHH knowledge

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is hiring a Gardener to maintain our care home grounds to a high standard and create a welcoming outdoor space for residents. You will look after fencing, equipment and planting across flowers, shrubs and trees, and clear snow or ice in winter.

A patient, empathetic approach and teamwork are essential to support person-centred care. You'll follow COSHH regulations and health and safety guidelines, attend learning sessions, and contribute to a vibrant garden culture as part