Pay: £25.00 Per Hour
Hours: Part time – Flexible shifts available
About the Home
Avon Search is delighted to be recruiting for a Gardener on behalf of a highly regarded, award-winning, family-run residential care home located in the picturesque village of Cawston, just 11 miles from Norwich.
This welcoming residential care home provides exceptional, person-centred care in a warm and supportive environment where residents are encouraged to live with dignity, independence and comfort. With 36 spacious en-suite bedrooms, the home offers a true home-from-home atmosphere and has built an excellent reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care.
The experienced team supports residents with a range of care needs, including dementia, physical disabilities, mental health conditions and old age. Set entirely on one level, the home features attractive gardens and outdoor spaces that play an important role in residents' wellbeing, providing peaceful areas to relax, socialise and enjoy the changing seasons.
Life at the home includes:
Award-winning, family-run residential care
36 comfortable en-suite bedrooms
Beautiful landscaped gardens and outdoor seating areas
Bright communal lounges and welcoming surroundings
Friendly, experienced and supportive staff team
Person-centred care focused on dignity, wellbeing and independence
A warm and welcoming environment for residents, families and visitors
The Role
As the Gardener, you will be responsible for maintaining the home's gardens and outdoor spaces to the highest standard, creating attractive, safe and enjoyable surroundings for residents, visitors and staff.
Your responsibilities will include:
Maintaining lawns, flower beds, shrubs and borders
Planting seasonal flowers, plants and bulbs
Pruning trees, hedges and shrubs as required
Watering and caring for plants and landscaped areas
Keeping pathways, patios and outdoor areas clean, tidy and safe
Carrying out general grounds maintenance and minor outdoor repairs
Ensuring gardening equipment is maintained and used safely
Working with the home to create enjoyable outdoor spaces for residents to relax and participate in gardening activities where appropriate
About You
Previous experience in gardening, landscaping or grounds maintenance
A passion for horticulture and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces
Good knowledge of plants, lawns and seasonal garden care
Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively
Reliable, hardworking and physically fit
A good understanding of Health & Safety when using gardening equipment
Friendly, approachable and respectful when working around residents and visitors
Benefits & Perks
£25.00 per hour
Part Time
Ongoing training and support
Supportive, family-run working environment
Stable and friendly staff team
Opportunity to create and maintain attractive gardens that enhance residents' wellbeing
To Apply
Please contact Lauren on (phone number removed) or email
Salary description
£25.00 - £25.00 per hour