Care Home Gardner​/Groundsman

ABOUT OUR HOME:
Lynwood Care Centre is a warm and welcoming purpose-built nursing home offering a spacious and comfortable environment and 24‑hour care and support for older adults. Our home is divided into several smaller ‘houses,’ where our staff really get know their residents, allowing for a more personalised approach to the care we provide.

JOB SUMMARY:
To maintain the care home's gardens and outdoor spaces to a high standard, creating a safe, attractive, and therapeutic environment for residents, visitors, and colleagues. The Gardener will ensure all landscaped areas are well‑presented throughout the year while promoting the wellbeing of residents through pleasant outdoor surroundings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain gardens, lawns, flower beds, borders, hedges, and outdoor areas to a consistently high standard.
• Plant, water, prune, weed, mulch, and care for trees, shrubs, flowers, and seasonal planting to ensure healthy growth and an attractive appearance.
• Carry out routine lawn care, including mowing, edging, feeding, and aerating as required.
• Keep pathways, patios, driveways, seating areas, and other external spaces clean, tidy, safe, and free from hazards, including leaves, moss, and debris.
• Operate, clean, and maintain gardening tools, machinery, and equipment safely, reporting any faults or maintenance requirements
• Monitor the health of plants and identify signs of pests, diseases, or weeds, taking appropriate action within agreed procedures.
• Carry out seasonal gardening and landscape maintenance, including planting, pruning, leaf clearance, winter preparation, and spring/summer displays.
• Dispose of green waste responsibly and maintain composting areas where applicable, ensuring environmentally responsible working practices.
• Support the creation of a welcoming, peaceful, and therapeutic outdoor environment that encourages residents to enjoy the gardens safely.
• Work collaboratively with the Home Manager, Maintenance Team, and other colleagues to ensure outdoor areas are maintained to the highest standards.
• Report any maintenance issues, hazards, damage, or repairs relating to external areas to the Home Manager or Maintenance Team promptly.
• Follow all Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, COSHH, Fire Safety, Safeguarding, and company policies and procedures at all times.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe working practices when carrying out gardening duties.
• Maintain a courteous and professional approach when interacting with residents, relatives, visitors, and colleagues, respecting dignity, privacy, and independence.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role as requested by the Home Manager.

What we can offer you:

• £15.35 Per Hour
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend