Gardener Diss, England
Job description
We are a caring and compassionate, family-owned care home company. At Kingsley, family matters, and we’re always going the extra mile in caring for every one of our residents and staff.
We’re a family-owned national care home operator, rated as one of the UK’s top 20 large care home groups by carehome.co.uk. As an accredited Living Wage employer, we not only offer competitive rates of pay, but we’ll also pay for your full DBS disclosure and offer you a welcome bonus. So, as well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, you’ll also receive a pay rise in line with inflation.
We’re more than just a group of colleagues; we’re a family passionate about people, from those we work with to those we care for. We’d love to welcome like-minded professionals to join the friendly faces that make up the Kingsley family.
About the role
As a Gardener, you will make sure the premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard. Performing regular checks, Install and maintain seasonal plants, mow, trim and fertilize green spaces, mulch, edge and weed gardens, prune and trim trees and bushes, maintain all gardening equipment and machinery, like mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers, monitor and maintain the health of plants, deal with pest problems that could damage plants, keep gardens and green spaces clear of debris and litter.
As the home’s Gardener, you’ll be a valuable member of their friendly, close-knit team, promoting the well-being of the residents and the successful running of the home.
Reports to: Home Manager/Asset Manager
This role could be for you if you have;
- Experience as a Gardener
- Familiarity with landscaping design
- Own transport required
- Extensive knowledge of regional plant life
- Knowledge of local pests and how to eliminate them
- Knowledge of synthetic and natural fertilizers
- Knowledge of state health and safety regulations for landscaping
- The ability to lift heavy objects
- The ability to remain on your feet for long periods of time
What will you get from the role?
You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.
- Oaklands Care Home, Diss, Norfolk
- Pay:: £12 per hour
- Type: Permanent
- Shift: Days
Benefits
- Comprehensive induction and training programme.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
- Paid breaks – we think it’s essential that all staff can take breaks without fear of losing money, so we pay for you to have a break during working hours.
Location
Situated in the village of Scole, near Diss, this former manor house provides an elegant and peaceful setting for residential and dementia care. The home, set in extensive gardens, has been beautifully decorated and furnished to respect the historic building.
Norwich Road, Scole, Diss IP21 4EE
Your right to work in the UK
In accordance with the Asylum and immigration Act 2006 you will need to demonstrate your eligibility for employment in the United Kingdom.
