Gardener - Hailsham, United Kingdom - Aurem Care

Aurem Care

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Hailsham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community?

Have you had the privilege of gaining valuable experience in the field of gardening?

Join us in a fulfilling and rewarding career where you can truly make a difference.

About Us:

Hailsham House provides care for up to 90 older people who require residential or nursing support, or who are living with dementia.

We are seeking a experienced Gardener to join our friendly team, at Hailsham Care Home, in Hellingly, East Sussex

We currently offering full time hours.

Hourly rate:
£11.64 per hour.

What does the job role involve?

The role includes but is not limited to:

To ensure familiarisation of the health and safety policy and to work in a safe manner with regard to oneself the service users, visitors and other members of staff.
To ensure public pathways / roads outside of Homes are kept clean and clear of rubbish.
To clean and maintain garden furniture, signs, fences, gates, hanging baskets, planters and water butts.
To maintain outside guttering where identified ensuring they remain clear and unobstructed with leaves and rubbish.
To ensure that all drains are kept clean and clear of obstructions.
To ensure that the lawns are mown weekly during spring / summer months and are fed and maintained to a high standard. Lawns to be kept short, neat and leaf free in the winter months.
All borders are to be kept clear of weeds and shrubs kept tidy and manageable.
All borders to be dug over and replanted as necessary in the autumn / spring months. Watering and feeding to be introduced into regime to maintain healthy growth.
Trees are to be safely maintained and to be observed for signs of disease or damage. Any loose branches or boughs need to be identified and removed if identified as a safety hazard.
Smoking areas to be swept clean and smoking receptacles to be emptied and swept clean.
Outside walls, window frames on lower levels to be washed down if dirty and any spider webs removed as necessary.
To identify and report any pest/insect problems and to seek advice on how to eradicate any identified areas of concern.
All sheds, greenhouses and storage areas to be kept clean and tidy. All rubbish to be disposed of as necessary.
All tools to be kept in identified locked storage area and left clean, well maintained and respected. Any breakages/faults must be reported to Home Manager.
All work must be carried out under strict health and safety conditions. At any time, no risk should be present to Service Users, staff, the general public or wildlife.
Ensure Risk Assessments are in place for specialist work carried out.
To assist in other areas of work within the company if required.
Any ad hoc duties to meet service delivery for our residents.
Previous experience is required
You will be able to work well as part of a team and independently showing creativity and passion for the work you do
Great communication skills
Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities
Engage well with people we support

What can we offer you in return for your hardwork and commitment?

40 hours per week, must be able to work 1 weekend per month
28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time contracts)
Life insurance
Free or discounted meals
Free parking
Company pension
Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses.
Yearly salary review
Refer a friend scheme, with up to £750 reward for each referral (T & C's apply)
Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do

Why join us?

Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious 'Top 20 Care Home Group' accolade by , celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK.

Our homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones.

Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day.

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Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Committed and Connecting_

If these are values that resonate with you and you're looking for a rewarding job in making a real difference to the lives of our amazing residents, then we want to hear from you now

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£11.64 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: