Gardener - Budleigh Salterton, United Kingdom - Buckland Care/The Firs

Description

The Firs is looking for a Gardener.

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.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The role is to provide a gardening service for the home and to upkeep all areas of the outside of the home to a good standard.

You will be responsible for all general maintenance tasks related to the garden and outdoor space including weeding, planting, pruning and mowing the grass.

You must be motivated, conscientious and willing to prioritise tasks where appropriate. You must be good at time management and able to take instructions from the manager. Previous experience in this kind of role is required.


ABOUT YOU:

• Previous experience in a similar role is required
• A flexible, helpful attitude
• Selfmotivated and conscientious individual
• Friendly personality you will have some interaction with residents as you go about your role.
• Ability to think outside the box

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Extra paid day off on your birthday
• Refund on your DBS check after probation is passed
• Competitive rates of pay with the opportunity to increase this through training and development
• Annual wage reviews
• Opportunity for overtime where possible
• Homely, mostly nonpurpose built care homes
• Free hot meals on a long shift
• Free uniforms provided
• Paid breaks
• Free parking
• Special bank holiday pay rates on major bank holidays
• Learning & Development free training (you are paid to attend training) and personalised training plans
• Recognition Rewards e.g. employee of the month
• Friend Referral Reward Scheme
• Parties & Events

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
£10.42 per hour


Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Onsite parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person