GardenerFrom £29,800 (based on 40 hours)Up to 40 hours per week predominantly working across Poole/Bournemouth or The New Forest area. Paid Weekly.**At Colten Care we are proud to offer career development opportunities, and a range of pay enhancements across our roles. Contact us to find out more**IntroductionWe're looking for an experienced Gardener to join our team and become a valued part of day-to-day life across our care homes.
Reporting to the Head Gardener, you'll play an essential role in creating and maintaining the beautiful outdoor spaces that help our residents lead a fulfilled life. The inspiring and relaxing surroundings are essential to our residents' individual wellbeing. As part of your responsibilities, you will engage with residents to foster their interests in nature, plants, flowers, and the changing seasons. Your encouragement and support will empower residents to explore the gardens at their own pace, and you may have the option to establish gardening clubs to further engage them.
About youYou will have a deep passion for gardening, as well as demonstrated experience in the field, a good understanding of horticulture, and ideally, an appreciation for a care home environment. Your creativity and expertise will be instrumental in crafting stunning outdoor spaces that our residents will adore. You're adept at prioritising tasks and working efficiently on your own initiative. You're confident using a wide range of garden equipment including power tools.
You're polite, courteous, patient, and respectful, with good communications skills and literacy in English. You're approachable, with a can-do attitude, a genuine interest in helping our residents make the most of our gardens and keen to learn and develop your knowledge.
Essential requirement- Business insurance is essential due to travel during work hoursAbout Colten CareWe're an award-winning, family-owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.
We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.
If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.
Benefits - paid breaks
- paid mileage
- excellent inductions, training and 'on the job' support
- friendly team and great support network of internal professionals
- real career progression opportunities
- staff introduction scheme
- annual pay review
- free uniforms
- contributory pension scheme
- background checks at no cost to you
Department Garden & Maintenance Role Gardener Locations Colten House Hourly salary £14.33 Number of Positions 1 Job Types Garden & Maintenance Contract Type Full Time Contract Details Permanent Working Hours Up to 40 per week Closing Date 16 January, 2025 Pay Rates £14.33 per hour Site Colten House Location Various Locations
