At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful gardens and collaborate on landscaping projects.
- Company: Join Welford Healthcare, a growing care home provider with a heart.
- Benefits: Earn £12.25 per hour for 16 hours a week in a rewarding role.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Work outdoors, nurture plants, and make a difference in residents' lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in gardening and knowledge of plant care required.
The predicted salary is between 12.25 - 12.25 £ per hour.
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 in Hampshire employer: Ashbourne Court Care Home
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