Gardener - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Chester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking a passionate Gardener to enhance the outdoor environment of their care home. This role is essential for creating a welcoming and safe space for residents to enjoy nature and fresh air. Responsibilities include maintaining the grounds, ensuring safety standards, and participating in the annual 'in Bloom' competition. The ideal candidate will have a strong gardening background, a patient demeanor, and a commitment to the wellbeing of residents. Join this rewarding organization and make a difference in the lives of others while enjoying a comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Profit share scheme

Holiday, retail and leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening and maintaining outdoor spaces.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds to the highest standards for resident enjoyment.
• Ensure safety by keeping areas tidy and clear of hazards.

Skills

General gardening experience

Health and safety understanding

Use of garden treatment chemicals

Empathy

Team player

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Gardener at a Barchester care home, you’ll help create the kind of stimulating environment that enables us to deliver quality, person-centred care. By maintaining our grounds to the highest standards, you’ll ensure our home always makes a great first impression, and that our outside areas can be fully enjoyed by residents looking for some fresh air or a change of scenery. Your role as a Gardener will involve looking after our equipment and structures like fencing, keeping our grounds safe and tidy (including clearing any snow and ice in the winter), and planting a range of flowers, shrubs and trees. Once a year, you’ll be able to showcase your talents in our fiercely-contested ‘Barchester in Bloom’ competition.

ABOUT YOU
If you have a passion for the great outdoors, you could be perfect for the role of Gardener at Barchester. One of your key priorities will be making sure your work fits around the needs of our residents, so a patient and empathetic approach is key. As well as general gardening experience, we’ll also need to see a good understanding of health and safety and the ability to use garden treatment chemicals in line with COSHH regulations. Trustworthy and professional with a can-do approach, you’re a great team player who will take a genuine interest in the lives and wellbeing of our residents.

REWARDS PACKAGE
As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

1. Free learning and development
2. Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme
3. A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts
4. Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme

If you’d like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.