Regional Gardener

HC One; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Regional Gardener and play a vital role in maintaining beautiful gardens across care homes in Hartlepool. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of residents while honing your gardening skills. You'll engage in a variety of gardening tasks, from planting and pruning to maintaining tools and machinery. With a strong emphasis on health and safety, you'll ensure that the gardens are not only beautiful but also safe for everyone. This role offers training, a supportive environment, and a range of benefits to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days' annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream for flexible pay access

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service

Colleague discounts at over 1600 stores

Qualifications

• Experience in general gardening duties and maintenance.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake gardening duties covering care homes and maintain gardens.
• Plant seasonal foliage, cut grass, and prune shrubs.

Skills

Gardening

Planting

Maintenance of gardening tools

Health and Safety knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Relevant gardening qualifications

Tools

Gardening machinery

Job description

In your role as a Regional Gardener at HC-One, you will undertake gardening duties covering our Care Homes in the Hartlepool area and maintain the Homes' gardens and grounds to the highest standard, helping HC-One become the First Choice Care Home in the community. You will be responsive and flexible as the needs of the Homes change.

As a Gardener, your responsibilities include general gardening duties such as planting seasonal foliage, grass-cutting, pruning shrubs, watering hanging baskets, eradicating weeds, and tidying pathways, walkways, and driveways within the care home grounds. You will also maintain gardening machinery and tools, carry out tests and checks, and undertake maintenance of external fencing and garden furniture, including painting and repairs. Additionally, you will work closely with the estates team and handle salt gritting and snow clearance as needed.

Please note that a valid driving license is essential.

HC-One seeks a Gardener who understands and implements the Care Home's Health and Safety policies, Emergency and Fire procedures. You will complete mandatory and specialist training related to your role, on or off-site, to maintain and update your professional knowledge and competence. Effective communication with Residents, the Home Manager, colleagues, and visitors is essential.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know the procedures to follow if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and undertake additional training as needed. You must be able to seek advice and escalate concerns appropriately.

We offer full training, providing a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will have access to a wide range of benefits supporting your physical and psychological well-being, including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible pay access
• Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications
• GP online service for 24/7 consultations
• Opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with health, mental, and financial issues
• Recognition schemes like 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend scheme with rewards up to £1000

We are committed to inclusive working practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our HC-One family.

We aim to ensure a smooth onboarding process, from job offer to your first day, and are dedicated to providing a positive working experience.

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