Gardener (Parttime)

Part-Time Gardener – Woodview Care Home

Location: Woodview Care Home

Position: Part-Time Gardener

Hours: Part-time

Job Purpose

Woodview Care Home is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Part-Time Gardener to maintain our gardens and outdoor areas to a high standard. The successful candidate will help create a pleasant, safe and welcoming outdoor environment for our residents, visitors and staff to enjoy.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain lawns, flower beds, borders, shrubs, hedges and other planted areas.

Mow, edge and maintain lawns to a good standard.

Weed, plant, prune and care for flowers, shrubs, trees and other plants.

Water plants and maintain outdoor areas throughout the changing seasons.

Keep paths, patios and garden areas clean, tidy and free from leaves, debris and weeds.

Carry out seasonal gardening tasks, including planting, pruning and preparing gardens for winter.

Safely use and maintain gardening tools and equipment.

Report any damaged fencing, pathways, garden furniture or other outdoor hazards.

Ensure gardening areas are kept safe and accessible for residents and visitors.

Work respectfully around residents and be considerate of their needs and routines.

Follow the care home's health and safety procedures at all times.

Carry out other reasonable gardening and outdoor maintenance duties as required.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will

• Have previous gardening or grounds maintenance experience.
• Be reliable, hardworking and able to work independently.
• Take pride in maintaining clean, attractive and well-presented gardens.
• Have good knowledge of basic gardening practices and seasonal maintenance.
• Be physically capable of carrying out gardening duties.
• Have a friendly and respectful approach when working around older people.
• Be able to use gardening tools and equipment safely.
• Have good attention to detail.
• Be flexible and willing to work as part of the wider care home team.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a care home, residential setting or similar environment.
• Relevant gardening or horticultural qualification.
• Experience using powered gardening equipment.
• Basic understanding of health and safety requirements.

What We Offer

• Part-time working hours.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to make a positive difference to residents' quality of life.
• A rewarding role helping to maintain enjoyable and accessible outdoor spaces.
• Pay: £12.71 per hour
• Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits

On-site parking

Work Location: In person