At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful gardens at care homes, ensuring they look their best for residents and visitors.
- Company: Join HC-One, a caring community focused on making a difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, free meals, a pension scheme, and 28 days of annual leave.
- Other info: Full training provided, with opportunities for career growth and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact while working outdoors and learning new skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a passion for gardening and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
In your role as part of a Gardening team at HC-One you will undertake gardening duties at your Care Home and local care homes in the Sunderland area to maintain and present the homes’ gardens and grounds to a highest standard. You will be responsive and flexible as the needs of the Homes change.
As a Gardener, you will be responsible for general gardening duties and tending to all gardens, including (but not exclusively) the planting of seasonal foliage, grass-cutting, shrubs and pruning, watering of hanging baskets, eradication of weeds, tidying of all pathways, walkways and driveways surrounding areas within the care home grounds. You will undertake maintenance of gardening machinery and tools and carry out tests and checks as required by HC-One. You will also be responsible for the painting of all external fencing and garden furniture contained within the homes' gardens and ensure the maintenance and repair (including painting) of all fences. You will work closely with the estates team and undertake all salt gritting and snow clearance as required.
About You
HC-One are looking for a Gardener who understands and will ensure the implementation of the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures. You will complete mandatory and specialist training related to your role, on or off site as and when required to maintain, update professional knowledge and competence. You will also be able to effectively engage and communicate with Residents, the Home Manager and other colleagues and visitors. This full-time position will cover multiple care homes and so therefore you must be able to drive, a company vehicle will be provided.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.
About The Company
We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being. Throughout your career as a Gardener, we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:
- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
- Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
- Free uniform
- During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Group life assurance cover
- Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
- Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
- GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16
- An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team
- Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners
- Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
- An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role
We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family.
We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.
Gardener in Peterlee employer: HC-One
HC-One is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being of both its Residents and staff. With a supportive work culture that encourages personal growth and development, employees benefit from comprehensive training, competitive pay, and generous leave policies. Working in Bloxwich, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values compassion and respect, making a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.
