Gardener

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring and dedicated team at a beautiful residential home in Southampton, where you will play a vital role in maintaining the grounds and garden. This full-time position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment, ensuring the health and wellbeing of residents through your efforts in gardening and maintenance. With competitive pay and a range of benefits, including paid leave and career development opportunities, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-quality care setting. If you are passionate about creating a welcoming environment for the elderly, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

31 days paid leave

Life Assurance

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Shop and save vouchers

Medical cashback scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the grounds and garden, ensuring a beautiful environment.
• Conduct routine checks and minor maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Gardening

Maintenance Skills

Health & Safety Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Gardening Tools

Safety Equipment

Job description

Speedwell Court is a beautiful, purpose-built home that provides an exclusive setting and high-quality residential and dementia care to its elderly residents. Staff are committed to looking after the health and wellbeing of residents. This includes providing a range of activities, serving delicious, nutritious meals, and offering a high standard of care and support.

Role Details:

This role is based on a full-time contract of 40 hours per week, ideally including alternate weekend shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintain the grounds and garden.
2. Plan, plant, grow, and sow vegetables, fruits, and herbs for the home.
3. Perform checks and minor maintenance on equipment regularly.
4. Contact nominated contractors for repairs and servicing, as agreed with the Manager.
5. Conduct routine testing for water, fire safety, and relevant health & safety policies.
6. Keep all relevant documentation up to date.
7. Clear snow and spread salt when necessary.
8. Report emergencies to Property Services.
9. Make minor adjustments to windows, doors, restrictors, and door closers.
10. Maintain confidentiality in all matters.
11. Observe all relevant regulations and Abbeyfield policies and procedures.

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting hourly pay rate: £[to be specified]

Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay, benchmarked annually.
• 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays.
• Opportunity to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Pay progression based on skills and contributions.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Shop and save vouchers.
• Medical cashback scheme for expenses like dental and opticians.
• Access to a