Care Home GardnerGroundsman

ABOUT OUR HOME:
Lynwood Care Centre is a warm and welcoming purpose-built nursing home offering a spacious and comfortable environment and 24-hour care and support for older adults. Our home is divided into several smaller houses where our staff really get know their residents allowing for a more personalised approach to the care we provide.

JOB SUMMARY:
To maintain the care homes gardens and outdoor spaces to a high standard creating a safe attractive and therapeutic environment for residents visitors and colleagues. The Gardener will ensure all landscaped areas are well-presented throughout the year while promoting the wellbeing of residents through pleasant outdoor surroundings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain gardens lawns flower beds borders hedges and outdoor areas to a consistently high standard.
• Plant water prune weed mulch and care for trees shrubs flowers and seasonal planting to ensure healthy growth and an attractive appearance.
• Carry out routine lawn care including mowing edging feeding and aerating as required.
• Keep pathways patios driveways seating areas and other external spaces clean tidy safe and free from hazards including leaves moss and debris.
• Operate clean and maintain gardening tools machinery and equipment safely reporting any faults or maintenance requirements
• Monitor the health of plants and identify signs of pests diseases or weeds taking appropriate action within agreed procedures.
• Carry out seasonal gardening and landscape maintenance including planting pruning leaf clearance winter preparation and spring/summer displays.
• Dispose of green waste responsibly and maintain composting areas where applicable ensuring environmentally responsible working practices.
• Support the creation of a welcoming peaceful and therapeutic outdoor environment that encourages residents to enjoy the gardens safely.
• Work collaboratively with the Home Manager Maintenance Team and other colleagues to ensure outdoor areas are maintained to the highest standards.
• Report any maintenance issues hazards damage or repairs relating to external areas to the Home Manager or Maintenance Team promptly.
• Follow all Health and Safety Infection Prevention and Control COSHH Fire Safety Safeguarding and company policies and procedures at all times.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe working practices when carrying out gardening duties.
• Maintain a courteous and professional approach when interacting with residents relatives visitors and colleagues respecting dignity privacy and independence.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role as requested by the Home Manager.

What we can offer you:

• 15.35 Per Hour
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend