We are looking for a friendly, motivational, and experienced Gardener for our Care Homes (Abbey Grange Nursing Home, Belmont House Nursing Home, The Grove Care Home, Somerset Nursing Home, Ruckland Court Care Home, Eccleshare Court Care & Nursing Home & Swanholme Court Care Home). You will be responsible to keep the outdoor area/garden tidy and maintained to the highest standards., We are looking for a friendly, motivational, and experienced Gardener to join our team and ensure the homes gardens are maintained to the highest standards. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Undertake gardening duties and tend to the garden, including grass-cutting, shrubs and pruning, watering of hanging baskets & eradication of weeds
• Ensure all gardens & surrounding areas are kept tidy.
• Complete mandatory and specialist training related to your role, on or off site as and when required to maintain, update professional knowledge and competence
• Undertake the painting of all external fencing and garden furniture contained within the homes gardens and to ensure the maintenance and repair (including painting) of all fences.
• Ensure general maintenance of the property and gardens is to a high standard.
• Maintain all garden machinery and tools and carry out tests and checks as laid out and required by Country Court.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment used are stored in a safe place for the protection and safety of residents and staff and ensure that the storage of all cleaning and dangerous materials conform to the Home's COSHH policy.
• Ensure that the vehicle provided for you to travel is in a safe condition and conform to legal requirements.
  
  We are seeking an experienced individual who can share our very own family values.
• At least 1 years' experience as a landscaper or gardener person
• Knowledge of health & safety at work, particularly moving and handling techniques and COSHH assessments
• A can-do attitude with drive & self-motivation
• Have a friendly & caring attitude
• Have strong written & verbal communication skills
• Knowledge or understanding of the care sector
• Have a valid UK driving License
  
  We're proud to be a family run business that's grown over the years to a family of 3,500+ employees and over 45 care homes. We're passionate about providing 5 care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas - we've created extraordinary care homes so we're looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
  
  You'll be joining a family business and you will also benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:
• Enhanced Bank Holiday rates at Christmas and New Year at Double time, all other bank holiday paid at Time and a Half
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications
• Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme
• Pension Contributions & a range of excellent discounts for shops, restaurants, days out & more.
• Subject to Terms and Conditions