Barchester Healthcare

Gardener/Driver - Care Home

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Job summary

As a Gardener/Driver at a Barchester care home, you'll have two key responsibilities - maintaining the grounds to the highest standards to create a great first impression, and transporting residents, staff and guests in company vehicles as and when they need to go somewhere. You'll need a passion for gardening, a patient approach and a full, clean driving licence to be a great fit for this role.

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 in the UK. With over 200 care homes and healthcare sites across England, Scotland and Wales, Barchester is committed to delivering the very best care and support to the people they serve.

Details

Date posted

08 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.12 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1221950463

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Maidstone

ME17 3ZB


Job description

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.

Job description

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.
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

Maidstone

ME17 3ZB


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Maidstone

ME17 3ZB


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

08 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.12 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1221950463

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Maidstone

ME17 3ZB


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