Gardener

RCH Care Homes Limited; Clapham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive impact on residents

Supportive team

Outdoor spaces to enjoy

Job summary

Manton Heights Care Centre in Bedford is seeking a reliable Gardener to maintain the gardens and outdoor areas of our care home, creating a safe, attractive and welcoming environment for residents, families and visitors.

The role focuses on lawn and garden maintenance, planning seasonal displays, and ensuring pathways and seating areas are tidy and accessible. You will work as part of a friendly team, with a focus on safety and resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Practical gardening experience and knowledge of plants and garden maintenance.
• Be reliable, organized and able to work independently.
• Take pride in maintaining clean, safe and attractive outdoor spaces.
• Friendly, patient and respectful approach to older people.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, flower beds, shrubs, hedges, trees and planted areas.
• Carry out mowing, pruning, weeding, planting and general garden maintenance.
• Keep pathways, patios and seating areas clean, tidy and free from hazards.
• Maintain garden furniture, planters and outdoor features.
• Ensure all gardening tools and equipment are used safely and stored securely.
• Identify and report any hazards, damaged pathways or maintenance concerns.
• Work safely and considerately around residents, visitors and staff.
• Support seasonal planting and gardening activities that residents may wish to participate in.

Skills

Gardening experience

Plants knowledge

Independent working

Education

Gardening qualification (preferred)

Job description

Manton Heights Care Centre are seeking a Gardener to join their friendly team, the home is based in Bedford.

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and caring Gardener to maintain the gardens and outdoor areas of our care home, creating a safe, attractive and welcoming environment for our residents, their families and visitors.

Our garden is an important part of home life, providing residents with a peaceful place to relax, enjoy fresh air, socialise and spend time outdoors. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining the grounds and helping to make our outdoor spaces enjoyable and accessible for everyone.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, flower beds, shrubs, hedges, trees and planted areas.
• Carry out mowing, pruning, weeding, planting and general garden maintenance.
• Keep pathways, patios and seating areas clean, tidy and free from hazards.
• Maintain garden furniture, planters and outdoor features.
• Ensure all gardening tools and equipment are used safely and stored securely.
• Identify and report any hazards, damaged pathways or maintenance concerns.
• Work safely and considerately around residents, visitors and staff.
• Support seasonal planting and gardening activities that residents may wish to participate in.
• Follow the care home's health and safety procedures and infection prevention guidance.
• Help maintain a welcoming, peaceful and accessible outdoor environment.
• Supporting within the care home as required.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Have practical gardening experience and knowledge of plants and garden maintenance.
• Be reliable, organised and able to work independently.
• Take pride in maintaining clean, safe and attractive outdoor spaces.
• Have a friendly, patient and respectful approach to older people.
• Be mindful of residents' privacy, dignity, mobility and individual needs.
• Be able to carry out physical gardening tasks safely.
• Have a good awareness of health and safety.
• Be flexible and willing to work as part of the wider care home team.

A relevant gardening qualification or experience using gardening machinery would be an advantage but is not essential if the candidate has suitable practical experience.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a positive difference to residents' daily lives.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• The chance to help create beautiful outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy.