Overview
Harbour Healthcare are recruiting for a Gardener in Hetton-le-Hole. Role: Gardener - 22 HOURS. 3 Days per week (NO WEEKENDS). Location: The Laurels Care Home DH5 9EQ.
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
* Required:
* General maintenance knowledge / experience e.g. minor electrical, plumbing, joinery work etc.
* Good communication skills
* Confident team player
* Clean driving licence
* Use of a car or similar vehicle
* Willingness to receive training on current Health & Safety / EHO issues
* Satisfactory Police check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)
Main Responsibilities
* General Maintenance: Assist in the assessment of the effectiveness of maintenance implementation and delivery.
* Use of grass cutters and other machinery.
* Implement actions to meet and maintain maintenance standards.
* Systematically solve day-to-day problematical issues which arise.
* Ensure the Residents’ rights are protected.
* Routine maintenance such as litter collection and sweeping.
* Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support.
* Ensure ALL Legal documentation is completed on time.
* Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture / equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager, who will advise accordingly.
* Ensure the maintenance of the Care Centre’s exterior.
* Keep any sheds, outbuildings and areas in which waste is stored in a clean and tidy condition.
* Clear snow and grit the drive, paths and any areas to which Clients, Visitors or Staff Members have access.
* Test, and record, water temperatures as specified in Company procedures.
* Maintain a “Maintenance Book” in which defects are recorded by Staff Members. Use this book to effect repairs/replacements daily.
* Ensure all external gardens, flower beds, & hanging baskets etc are maintained to a high standard.
* Clean all signs / lighting outside the Care Centre.
* Carry out any patching up or touching up of decoration as and when required in order to maintain the standard of Care Centre.
Communication
* Liaise with Home Manager, or delegated Staff Member, regarding maintenance work to be carried out.
* Participate in Staff and Client meetings as required.
Training & Development
* Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
* Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
Health & Safety
* Ensure that paints and varnishes are used and stored only in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
* Ensure areas in which any painting / varnishing work is being done is well ventilated and safe for Clients, Visitors and Staff Members.
* Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
* Understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Centre’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
* Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre.
Benefits
* Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more
* FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family
* Staff recognition award ceremonies
* £30 voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’
* Opportunities for training and career progression
* Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
* Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers
* Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
* Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands
* Wellbeing portal: FREE meditation series, FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events, FREE mental health support programmes, FREE workout plans, FREE Live digital gym classes, FREE mindset and wellbeing series
* Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives
* On-site parking
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