Gardener
Gardener – Benson House, Wallingford, Oxfordshire - £11.44 per hour
- 70 Bedded nursing, dementia and residential home
- 14hrs per week
At Caring Homes, our mission is simple: to make each home the best possible place to live and work for our residents and our teams. We strive to create an environment that feels like home, whether we live there or work there, through our behaviour and the environment we create – and this includes our support team. We’re a family.
Why Join Us?
Career Development: We are committed to your professional growth. You will have access to continuous training and development opportunities. We believe in nurturing talent and promoting from within.
Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values empathy, dedication, and professionalism. We support our team members to ensure they can provide the best care for our residents.
Perks:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Ongoing professional development including training and support to help you excel in your role including apprenticeship opportunities.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Free DBS & Blue Light Card
- High street discounts
- Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Gardener you’ll be the backbone of the Home, the friendly and reassuring presence that our residents and staff can call upon when jobs need doing. You’ll keep your home looking amazing and operating smoothly. You’ll go above and beyond to ensure that buildings, plant, equipment and much more are maintained to the highest standards. If this sounds like you, read on. You could have an outstanding future with us.
Requirements:
From lawns to hedges and from decorating to repairing, this role will bring out the best in your wide-ranging skills. You’ll be cool headed and calm in a crisis, practically minded and be able to turn your hand to a wide variety of jobs. You’ll know your way around equipment safety and maintenance. You’ll take pride in the way you prepare the way your home looks and the way your home operates. You’ll understand the requirements of fire safety, chemical handling and equipment storage and care. You’ll also need people skills. Helping our residents maintain as independent life as possible though your skills and your kindness
Desirable:
- Previous experience working in a care home or healthcare environment.
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a family that values empathy, dedication, and professionalism, we would love to hear from you.