Gardener - Part Time - Required at our Care Home 'Lostock Lodge' located in Northwich, Part of the Country Court Family Hours: 20 Hours per week (Working 10 Hours a Week at Bateman House, Uttoxeter and 10 Hours at Lostock Lodge, Northwich) We are looking for a friendly, motivational, and experienced Gardener for Lostock Lodge Care Home in Northwich and Bateman House Uttoxeter, where you will be responsible to keep the outdoor area/garden tidy and maintained to the highest standards. ABOUT THE ROLE 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. ABOUT YOU 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 JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 3,300 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! IN RETURN 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 Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Gardner role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you. PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.