Gardener

Priory is looking to recruit a Gardener to join the team. This role is full-time, working 40 hours per week. This role is based across five residential homes within the local area of Wakefield and is a fully site-based position with no remote or hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm, providing support and services across all five homes as required. Travel between locations will form a regular part of the role, so flexibility and the ability to manage work across multiple sites are essential.

What you'll be doing

• You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the service and to support the wellbeing of our residents.
• Maintain a safe and habitable environment throughout the unit’s gardens and grounds, in line with quality standards and ensures that work processes comply with statutory regulations.
• Carry out a varied range of gardening duties requiring minimum supervision and using own initiative, including weeding, digging, edging, pruning, seed sowing, plant cultivation, bed preparation and planting.
• Undertake a variety of general maintenance jobs as required, with particular focus on the exterior of the building and the gardens/grounds.

What you'll bring to the role

• Previous experience working within a care, residential, healthcare, housing, or similar environment.
• Confident working independently while building effective relationships with managers, staff, residents, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to prioritise workload across several locations are important.
• Comfortable using IT systems, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous due to the requirement to travel between homes.
• Relevant qualifications for the specific role will be considered beneficial, although candidates with suitable experience and transferable skills are encouraged to apply.
• The successful applicant will be reliable, professional, adaptable, and committed to delivering a high-quality service across all five homes.

What we will give you in return

• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme).
• Access to development opportunities.
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
• Leadership & management development.
• Long service award.
• Refer a friend bonuses.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.