Grounds Keeper in Somerset, Yeovil

Lufton College Cambian Lufton College is a specialist residential education provider for 16-25 year olds with Autism, learning disabilities and complex behavioral and emotional needs. The college provides a pathway to prepare our students for adulthood, equipping them with the skills and qualities to lead a fulfilled, independent and ambitious life. The Role We are looking for a Grounds Person with the vision to support us in maximizing our existing grounds and gardens to allow for the best use. You will be responsible for their upkeep and maintenance, ensuring that they are both attractive and safe at all times. By carrying out this role well you will be allowing us to create a safe and pleasant working environment for our young people and employees. Responsibilities Planting and maintaining trees, grass, shrubs, plants and flowers. Cleaning and maintaining the appearance of outdoor furniture and features. Ensuring the grounds are clean and all walkways are clear of rubbish/debris Operating and maintaining garden tools, including power tools such as mowers, pressure washers and leaf blowers etc. Weatherproof outdoor areas where necessary Apply mulch, pesticides and any other necessary treatments to maintain green areas. Emptying bins on a daily basis. Desirable knowledge and skills Ability to manage own workload Understanding of grounds maintenance Knowledge of various gardening techniques and understanding of necessary products, such as pesticides. Ability to safely operate (and maintain) gardening equipment and power tools Organizational and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently or as part of a team. The Cambian Group The Cambian Group is one of the largest providers of Specialist Education and Care services for children and young people in the UK, delivering across Special Education Schools and Colleges, Residential Care Homes and a Therapeutic Fostering Service. If you want to learn from and work with a highly specialist, incredibly proud and integrated team that unlocks the potential of young people, then please talk to us. We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.