Gardener in Rainford

£13 per hour

Victoria Care Home – Victoria Street, Rainford, St Helens WA11 8DA

Harbour Healthcare is recruiting for a Gardener in St Helens. Your role will include ensuring all legal documents are completed, carrying out day‑to‑day maintenance on the building fabric, services and grounds to maintain the Care Centre in a safe and efficient state. You will also be required to be on call for emergencies only.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications (Required)

• General maintenance knowledge / experience e.g. minor electrical, plumbing, joinery work etc.
• Good communication skills
• Confident team player
• Clean driving licence
• Use of a car or similar vehicle
• Willingness to receive training on current Health & Safety / EHO issues
• Satisfactory Police check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment of the effectiveness of maintenance implementation and delivery.
• Use grass cutters and other machinery.
• Implement actions to meet and maintain maintenance standards.
• Systematically solve day‑to‑day problematical issues that arise.
• Ensure the residents’ rights are protected.
• Routine maintenance such as litter collection and sweeping.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of those individuals you support.
• Ensure all legal documentation is completed on time.
• Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture / equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager, who will advise accordingly.
• Maintain the Care Centre’s exterior.
• Keep sheds, outbuildings and waste storage areas clean and tidy.
• Clear snow and grit the drive, paths and any areas accessed by clients, visitors or staff.
• Test and record water temperatures as specified in Company procedures.
• Maintain a “Maintenance Book” in which defects are recorded and used to effect repairs/replacements daily.
• Maintain all external gardens, flower beds, hanging baskets, etc. to a high standard.
• Clean all signs / lighting outside the Care Centre.
• Carry out any patching or touching up of decoration as required to maintain the standard of the Care Centre.

Communication

• Liaise with the Home Manager, or delegated Staff Member, regarding maintenance work to be carried out.
• Participate in Staff and Client meetings as required.

Training & Development

• Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
• Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

Health & Safety

• Ensure that paints and varnishes are used and stored only in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
• Ensure areas in which any painting / varnishing work is being done are well ventilated and safe for clients, visitors and staff.
• Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a client, colleague, self or another.
• Understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Centre’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre.

Benefits

• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and more.
• Free face‑to‑face counselling for you and your family.
• Staff recognition award ceremonies.
• £30 voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’.
• Opportunities for training and career progression.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.
• Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers.
• Access to a free eye test and discounted glasses.
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands.
• Well‑being portal with free meditation series, podcasts, virtual events, mental health support programmes, workout plans, live digital gym classes, mindset and wellbeing series.
• Seasonal company events, competitions and incentives.
• On‑site parking.