Gardener/Driver - Care Home
- NHS
- Part Time
- East Hoathly
- 13.02 an hour
Job Description
Job summary
As a Gardener/Driver at a Barchester care home, you'll have two key responsibilities - maintaining the grounds to a high standard and transporting residents, staff and guests in company vehicles as needed. With a passion for gardening, a patient approach and a full, clean driving licence, you'll play an important role in creating a welcoming environment for the residents.
Main duties of the job
As a Gardener, you'll help to create a great first impression by making sure our grounds are maintained to the highest standards. It's an important role that will mean our outside areas can be safely enjoyed by residents looking for some fresh air and a change of scenery. Once a year, you'll be able to showcase your talents in our fiercely-contested Barchester in Bloom' competition. Your Driver responsibilities will see you transporting residents, staff and guests in company vehicles as and when they need to go somewhere. You'll also take pride in the upkeep of these vehicles, ensuring they're clean, fully serviced and roadworthy.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services across the UK. They operate over 200 care homes and independent living services, employing more than 17,000 people. Barchester is committed to providing the best possible care and support for their residents, with a focus on creating a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment.
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Gardener/Driver at a Barchester care home, you'll have two key responsibilities, both of which help us deliver quality care and support in a welcoming environment.
As a Gardener, you'll help to create a great first impression by making sure our grounds are maintained to the highest standards. It's an important role that will mean our outside areas can be safely enjoyed by residents looking for some fresh air and a change of scenery. Once a year, you'll be able to showcase your talents in our fiercely-contested Barchester in Bloom' competition.
Your Driver responsibilities will see you transporting residents, staff and guests in company vehicles as and when they need to go somewhere. You'll also take pride in the upkeep of these vehicles, ensuring they're clean, fully serviced and roadworthy.
ABOUT YOUIf you have a passion for gardening, a patient approach and a full, clean driving licence, you could be a great fit for the role of Gardener/Driver. Reliable and practical, you understand how to carry out basic grounds maintenance and your caring nature means you'll take a genuine interest in our residents.
REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:
Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- If you have a passion for gardening, a patient approach and a full, clean driving licence, you could be a great fit for the role of Gardener/Driver.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
East Hoathly
BN8 6DR
