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Gardener

COLTEN CARE LIMITED · Rossmore, Dorset, United Kingdom

FULL TIME

Job Description

Gardener

Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.
From £15.30 up to £16.80 per hour
32 hours per week, based at our homes The Aldbury and Canford Chase in Poole, Dorset
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
Introduction
We're looking for an experienced Gardener to join our team and become a valued part of day-to-day life, based at our homes in the Poole area.
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 you
You 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 hours
About Colten Care
We'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. xrexnqw

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

Details

CompanyCOLTEN CARE LIMITED
LocationRossmore, Dorset, United Kingdom
TypeFULL TIME
Nichefinance

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