The Prince Of Wales Hospice

Garden and Grounds Assistant

The closing date is 22 March 2026

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Job summary

To maintain and enhance the Hospice gardens and grounds, ensuring they are safe, tidy and welcoming for patients, relatives, staff, and visitors. The role includes supervising and supporting the existing small team of garden volunteers, collaborating with the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and onboard new volunteers, and assisting the Estates team during inclement weather. Duties also include caring for indoor plants, tending the greenhouse and keeping patient patio areas clean and inviting.

Main duties of the job

Experience in gardening and grounds maintenance

Knowledge of safe use of gardening tools and equipment

Understanding of Health & Safety in outdoor work

Good organisational and time management skills

Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently

NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent experience

A proactive, flexible approach aligned with Hospice values

Experience supervising or supporting volunteers (desirable)

About us

The Prince of Wales Hospice is looking for a dedicated Garden & Grounds Assistant to join our Estates and Facilities team. Our gardens provide peaceful, therapeutic spaces for patients, families, visitors and staff, and play an important role in the overall Hospice environment.

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£9,800 a year £24500 FTE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

CB1511521TheGAGA

Job locations

Halfpenny Lane

Halfpenny Lane,

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 4BG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Garden and Grounds Assistant

Salary £24,500 (FTE), £9,800 (Actual)

15 hours per week

Are you someone who takes pride in creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces? Do you have a practical, hands-on approach and enjoy working as part of a supportive team? Would you like to use your skills to make a meaningful difference in a well-loved local charity?

The Prince of Wales Hospice is looking for a dedicated Garden & Grounds Assistant to join our Estates and Facilities team. Our gardens provide peaceful, therapeutic spaces for patients, families, visitors and staff, and play an important role in the overall Hospice environment.

You’ll lead on general gardening duties, ensure the grounds are safe and welcoming, and support a team of dedicated garden volunteers. Working closely with our Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll also help recruit and onboard new volunteers. To be successful in this role, you will have:

Experience in gardening and grounds maintenance

Knowledge of safe use of gardening tools and equipment

Understanding of Health & Safety in outdoor work

Good organisational and time management skills

Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently

NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent experience

A proactive, flexible approach aligned with Hospice values

Experience supervising or supporting volunteers (desirable)

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

In our most recent staff survey:

All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice

97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team

Benefits include:

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Enhanced sick pay and pension

Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme

Eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card

Discounted on-site meals during working hours (at the Hospice only)

Discounted local gym memberships

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Annual salary review

For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Tracy Carr, Facilities Manager:

tcarr@pwh.org.uk

Closing date: Sunday 22nd March at 11:59pm

We are conducting interviews throughout the listing and may close applications early.

Please note: any job offer will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and providing Right to Work in the UK and 2 references. 

Job description

Job responsibilities

Garden and Grounds Assistant

Salary £24,500 (FTE), £9,800 (Actual)

15 hours per week

Are you someone who takes pride in creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces? Do you have a practical, hands-on approach and enjoy working as part of a supportive team? Would you like to use your skills to make a meaningful difference in a well-loved local charity?

The Prince of Wales Hospice is looking for a dedicated Garden & Grounds Assistant to join our Estates and Facilities team. Our gardens provide peaceful, therapeutic spaces for patients, families, visitors and staff, and play an important role in the overall Hospice environment.

You’ll lead on general gardening duties, ensure the grounds are safe and welcoming, and support a team of dedicated garden volunteers. Working closely with our Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll also help recruit and onboard new volunteers. To be successful in this role, you will have:

Experience in gardening and grounds maintenance

Knowledge of safe use of gardening tools and equipment

Understanding of Health & Safety in outdoor work

Good organisational and time management skills

Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently

NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent experience

A proactive, flexible approach aligned with Hospice values

Experience supervising or supporting volunteers (desirable)

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

In our most recent staff survey:

All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice

97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team

Benefits include:

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Enhanced sick pay and pension

Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme

Eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card

Discounted on-site meals during working hours (at the Hospice only)

Discounted local gym memberships

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Annual salary review

For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Tracy Carr, Facilities Manager:

tcarr@pwh.org.uk

Closing date: Sunday 22nd March at 11:59pm

We are conducting interviews throughout the listing and may close applications early.

Please note: any job offer will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and providing Right to Work in the UK and 2 references. 

Person Specification

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Essential

  • Experience in gardening and ground maintenance.
  • Ability to supervise and motivate volunteers.
  • Good organisational and time management skills.
  • Able to prioritise and problem solve.
  • Ability to follow instructions both verbal and written.
  • Good communication skills to build and maintain good working relationships with staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors

Desirable

  • Basic IT skills
  • Experience of working in a health care environment

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Basic horticultural knowledge.
  • Understanding of Health and Safety in outdoor work.
  • Awareness of safe use of gardening equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Essential

  • NVQ 2 in Horticulture or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Health and Safety

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • A team player with the ability to work independently and on own initiative.
  • Commitment to delivering high standards and Hospice values.
  • Shows a proactive, flexible attitude and approach to work.
  • Able to respect confidentiality and work with integrity and discretion.
Person Specification

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Essential

  • Experience in gardening and ground maintenance.
  • Ability to supervise and motivate volunteers.
  • Good organisational and time management skills.
  • Able to prioritise and problem solve.
  • Ability to follow instructions both verbal and written.
  • Good communication skills to build and maintain good working relationships with staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors

Desirable

  • Basic IT skills
  • Experience of working in a health care environment

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Basic horticultural knowledge.
  • Understanding of Health and Safety in outdoor work.
  • Awareness of safe use of gardening equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Essential

  • NVQ 2 in Horticulture or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Health and Safety

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • A team player with the ability to work independently and on own initiative.
  • Commitment to delivering high standards and Hospice values.
  • Shows a proactive, flexible attitude and approach to work.
  • Able to respect confidentiality and work with integrity and discretion.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

The Prince Of Wales Hospice

Address

Halfpenny Lane

Halfpenny Lane,

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 4BG


Employer's website

https://www.pwh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Prince Of Wales Hospice

Address

Halfpenny Lane

Halfpenny Lane,

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 4BG


Employer's website

https://www.pwh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Manager

Tracy Carr

tcarr@pwh.org.uk

01977781465

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£9,800 a year £24500 FTE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

CB1511521TheGAGA

Job locations

Halfpenny Lane

Halfpenny Lane,

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 4BG


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