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