We are currently recruiting for a Gardener. Are you in your happy place in the garden, do you have green fingers and enjoy being creative? The gardening role in the home assists in creating a welcoming, pleasant and safe environment for all residents and visitors to the home by attending to and maintaining the external grounds of the Home throughout the year. As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it's important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.

As a Gardener you will be:

Responsible for ensuring the gardens and grounds, including shrubbery, flower beds and lawns are in good condition
Providing a safe and pleasant external environment, to allow optimum usage and enjoyment of the grounds for residents and visitors to the home
Keeping the flowerbeds and pots maintained and flowering to reflect the seasons.
Keeping the drive ways and car parks as free from leaves and snow/ice etc as possible in the Autumn/Winter
Positively influencing the reputation of the home by creating a welcoming, colourful and well-maintained first impression.
Able to involve residents in the planning of gardening and landscaping activity and support to residents wishing to participate in gardening activity
Taking care of items of equipment, including general cleanliness and advising on any faults and the need for maintenance or replacement
Responsible for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment

To succeed you will be

Passionate and committed to enhancing the specialist services we deliver
Energetic and hard-working
Flexible and adaptable to change
A team player who engages well with others
A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook

We provide you with excellent learning, development and support opportunities, to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the role.

We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:

Competitive salary
Various shifts available including working 3 days on and 4 days off
Free meals
Access to excellent training
Career development opportunities
Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle
Free onsite parking
Free uniform
NEST work place pension contributions
Long service awards

Location:

Harbour View, Whitehaven

You'll find our home in a pleasant residential area of the town overlooking the harbour, with the local bus stop right outside.

The home provides round-the-clock specialist nursing care for people aged 18 and over who have complex medical conditions or are physically frail. They also offer respite care to give family or friends a well-earned break.

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