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In your role as a Gardener at HC-One, you will undertake gardening duties at your Care Home and maintain and present the Homes’ gardens and grounds to the highest standard in order to help HC-One become the First Choice Care Home in the community. You will be responsive and flexible as the needs of the Homes change.
For this role, we require a Driving Licence.
As a Gardener, you will be responsible for general gardening duties, including (but not exclusively) the planting of seasonal foliage, grass-cutting, shrubs and pruning, watering of hanging baskets, eradication of weeds, and tidying of all pathways, walkways, and driveways surrounding the care home grounds. You will undertake maintenance of gardening machinery and tools and carry out tests and checks as laid out and required by HC-One. You will also be responsible for the painting of all external fencing and garden furniture contained within the homes' gardens and ensure the maintenance and repair (including painting) of all fences. Additionally, you will work closely with the estates team and undertake all salt gritting and snow clearance as required.
HC-One is looking for a Gardener who understands and will ensure the implementation of the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures. You will complete mandatory and specialist training related to your role, on or off site, as and when required to maintain and update your professional knowledge and competence. You will also be able to effectively engage and communicate with Residents, the Home Manager, and other colleagues and visitors.
We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being. Throughout your career as a Gardener, we will invest in you, and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
* Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications.
* Free uniform
* During a shift of eight hours or more, a nutritious meal will be available
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Group life assurance cover
* Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
* GP online - a service providing around-the-clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16
* An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
* Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
* Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 support for a range of issues including physical, mental, and financial challenges.
* Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
* An attractive refer-a-friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role
We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family, and we are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.
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