Gardener

Porthaven group; Worcester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a dedicated gardener to maintain and improve their gardens while supporting resident activities. The ideal candidate should have gardening expertise, a passion for working outdoors, and enjoy collaborating with a diverse team. Join us to create a beautiful, relaxing environment for the residents.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Refer a Friend Bonus of up to £1,000

Colleague Discounts at over 800 retailers

Access to wages early

Employee Assistance Programme

GP Online for you and your family

Training and development opportunities

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in gardening and seasonal planting.
• Knowledge and experience in general DIY within a home setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop gardens, ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Support wellbeing teams in gardening activities.

Skills

Gardening

DIY skills

Creativity

Tools

Gardening machinery

Job description

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Location:

• Lincroft Meadow Care Home
  
  

Lincroft Meadow care home provides expert 24-hour residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for up to 70 elderly residents. The home offers private ensuite bedrooms, communal areas, restaurants, café, cinema, hair salon and private dining rooms.

• Porthaven Care Homes do not currently offer sponsorship or relocation packages **
  
  

About The Role

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a keen, hardworking gardener and someone with general DIY skills to support our beautiful Care Home.

As a gardener, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing the gardens to promote a relaxing and welcoming environment for our residents.

You will provide support to the activities and wellbeing team in any gardening activities residents undertake, therefore you must be happy to work both on your own and as part of a team. You will be involved in garden initiatives and competitions, so thinking creatively will come naturally to you and you will be required to promote and represent the home in a positive light.

There will also be regular clearing and maintaining of pathways and garden furniture, and general maintenance work to ensure safety within the gardens, and so they are both welcoming and functional.

About You

You will have proven experience in gardening and seasonal planting and enjoy working outside in all weather conditions.

You will have knowledge and experience using various gardening machinery and have proven knowledge and experience in general DIY within a home setting.

Thinking creatively comes naturally to you and you enjoy working with others from various backgrounds and life experiences.

Above all, you will have a passion for gardening and a desire to help others through your work.

What Porthaven Has To Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Refer a Friend Bonus of up to £1,000
• Colleague Discounts at over 800 retailers
• FlexEarn – access your wages early!
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP Online for you and your family
• Training and development opportunities
• Pension Scheme
  
  

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Employment type

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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