Gardener

Job title:

Gardener

Company

Colten Care

Job description

Gardener VacancyFrom £29,800 (based on 40 hours)40 hours per week full-time contract available to suit you and your work-life balance.**At Colten Care we are proud to offer career development opportunities, and a range of pay enhancements across our roles. Contact us to find out more**IntroductionWe’re looking for an experienced Gardener to join our team and become a valued part of day-to-day life, at Fernhill, located near Longham in Ferndown, Dorset for people living with dementia.Reporting to the Home Manager and group-wide Head Gardener, you’ll play an essential role in creating and maintaining the beautiful outdoor spaces that help our residents lead a fulfilled life. The inspiring and relaxing surroundings are essential to our residents’ individual wellbeing. As part of your responsibilities, you will engage with residents to foster their interests in nature, plants, flowers, and the changing seasons. Your encouragement and support will empower residents to explore the gardens at their own pace, and you may have the option to establish gardening clubs to further engage them.About youYou will have a deep passion for gardening, as well as demonstrated experience in the field, a good understanding of horticulture, and ideally, an appreciation for a care home environment. Your creativity and expertise will be instrumental in crafting stunning outdoor spaces that our residents will adore. You’re adept at prioritising tasks and working efficiently on your own initiative. You’re confident using a wide range of garden equipment including power tools.You’re polite, courteous, patient, and respectful, with good communications skills and literacy in English. You’re approachable, with a can-do attitude, a genuine interest in helping our residents make the most of our gardens and keen to learn and develop your knowledge.

Essential requirement- Business insurance is essential due to travel during work hoursAbout Colten CareWe’re an award-winning, family-owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.Benefits

• paid breaks
• excellent inductions, training and ‘on the job’ support
• friendly team and great support network of internal professionals
• real career progression opportunities
• staff introduction scheme
• annual pay review
• free uniforms
• contributory pension scheme
• background checks at no cost to you

This private advert for a Gardener is being managed directly by the employer. Horticruitment are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.

Expected salary

Location

Ringwood, Hampshire

Job date

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:13:06 GMT

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