Gardener jobs in Haddenham

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.
Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.
The Home: Abbeyfield Winnersh is a dementia-friendly residential care home situated in the village of Winnersh, Wokingham.
Role: Gardener
Location: Winnersh Care Home, Woodward Cl, Winnersh, Wokingham RG41 5NW
Hours: 35 hours a week. Monday to Friday. 9am - 5pm
Pay: £12.75 p/h - £12.85 p/h

The role of Gardener:

• To keep the grounds and garden tidy.
• Plan, plant, grow and sow fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs for the home.
• Complete checks and minor maintenance to all specified equipment on a regular basis.
• To contact nominated contractors for repairs and servicing, as agreed with the Manager.
• To undertake routine testing within policy and procedure for water, fire checks and relevant health & safety polices.
• To ensure all relevant documentation is kept up to date and completed.
• Clear snow and spread salt when necessary.
• Report any emergencies to Property Services
• Minor adjustments to windows, doors, restrictors and door closers
• To ensure strict confidentiality in all matters
• Understand and observe all relevant regulations and Abbeyfield policies and procedures.

Pay & Benefits:
We are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• Competitive pay, benchmarked annually.
• 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• Comprehensive induction
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back.
• Access to obtain a "Blue Light Card", offering discounts in various locations.

About you:

• Good general knowledge and experience in gardening.
• Good general property maintenance knowledge and skills.
• Ability to communicate and interact well with people.
• To be able to read and write to a good standard, and computer literate.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety and trade regulations.
• Ability to assess and manage risk.
• Ability to work on own initiative

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