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Job Title: Gardener
As part of the Gardening team at HC-One, you will undertake gardening duties at your Care Home and maintain the gardens and grounds to a high standard, contributing to HC-One's goal of becoming the First Choice Care Home in the community. You will need to be responsive and flexible to adapt to the changing needs of the Homes.
Responsibilities include:
1. General gardening duties: planting seasonal foliage, grass-cutting, shrubs and pruning, watering hanging baskets, weed eradication, and tidying pathways, walkways, and driveways.
2. Maintenance of gardening machinery and tools, including testing and checks as required.
3. Painting external fencing and garden furniture, and maintaining fences through repairs and painting.
4. Collaborating with the estates team and performing salt gritting and snow clearance when needed.
Requirements:
* Understanding and implementing the Care Home’s Health and Safety policies, including emergency and fire procedures.
* Completing mandatory and role-specific training as required.
* Effective communication with Residents, the Home Manager, colleagues, and visitors.
* Driving license and access to a company vehicle, as the role covers multiple care homes.
* Ability to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, and to report concerns appropriately.
We offer comprehensive training, a variety of benefits, and support for your physical and psychological well-being, including:
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
* Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
* Free uniform
* Nutritious meals 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 with qualifications
* GP online service for you and your children under 16
* Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street partners
* Employee Assistance Programme for support with various issues
* Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
* Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000 per referral
We are committed to inclusive working practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We aim to provide a smooth onboarding process so you can start your role with us promptly.
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