Gardener - Care Home

Barchester; Odiham; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free learning and development

Automatic enrolment into our profit-…

A range of holiday, retail and leisure

Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Limited in Odiham is seeking a dedicated Gardener to maintain the grounds to high standards, keep outdoor spaces welcoming for residents, and care for fencing and other facilities.

You’ll work with COSHH-compliant chemical handling, health and safety practices, and contribute to our annual ‘Barchester in Bloom’-style competitions; a patient, empathetic approach and team spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• Gardening経験が豊富で、COSHHを理解している
• 健康と safetyの意識が高い
• チームで協力して作業できる

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds to high standards and ensure outdoor areas are attractive for residents.
• Care for grounds equipment, fencing and outdoor structures.
• Clear snow and ice in winter; keep grounds safe and accessible.
• Support residents in enjoying outdoor spaces with patient, empathetic service.

Skills

Gardening experience

COSHH knowledge

Health and safety awareness

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:

• Free learning and development
• Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme
• A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts
• 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.

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