At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful gardens through hands-on landscape maintenance and plant care.
- Company: Join Welford Healthcare, a growing company focused on quality care homes.
- Benefits: Earn £12.25 per hour for 16 hours a week in a rewarding outdoor role.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment with a focus on resident wellbeing.
- Why this job: Perfect for gardening enthusiasts who love working outdoors and making spaces beautiful.
- Qualifications: Experience in gardening and knowledge of plant care required.
Salary: £12.25 per hour
Hours: 16 hours per week
Location: Ashbourne Court Care Home, 13 Salisbury Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2JJ
Job Overview: Our beautiful care home Ashbourne Court is seeking a skilled and dedicated Gardener to join our team. As a Gardener, you will be responsible for maintaining our beautiful gardens. This is a hands-on role that requires knowledge of landscape maintenance, gardening techniques, and the use of power and hand tools. We are looking for someone with strong gardening knowledge.
Duties:
- Perform regular landscape maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, and edging lawns
- Plant, water, and care for flowers, shrubs, and trees
- Prune and shape plants to maintain their health and appearance
- Apply fertilizers and pesticides as needed
- Use of a jet wash to clean paths
- Clean and maintain garden beds by removing weeds and debris
- Operate power tools such as lawn mowers, trimmers, and blowers
- Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, and pruners for various gardening tasks
- Collaborate with other team members to plan and execute landscaping projects
Requirements:
- Proven experience in gardening
- Knowledge of different plant species and their care requirements
- Familiarity with power tools
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Physical stamina to perform manual labour in various weather conditions
- Excellent time management skills to complete tasks efficiently
If you have a passion for gardening and enjoy working outdoors, we would love to hear from you.
Gardener employer: Ashbourne Court Care Home
Welford Healthcare is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing of both its residents and employees. Located in the picturesque setting of Andover, our care home offers a supportive work culture where your passion for gardening can flourish, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values quality care and creates inviting environments for vulnerable adults.
