Gardener

Job summary

Gardener

Care Home: To cover care homes across Essex

Hours per week: 40

Salary: Dependent on Experience

About the role:

We are currently seeking a confident and friendly Gardener to join the team at Runwood Homes. As Gardener, you will be responsible for maintaining the overall appearance, safety and presentation of our care homes' gardens and grounds, ensuring they remain welcoming and enjoyable for our residents, visitors and staff.

Your duties will include the upkeep of lawns, hedges and flower beds, as well as supporting landscape planning in liaison with senior management. You will oversee propagation and plant health management, ensure greenhouses are properly maintained, and carry out seasonal tasks such as pruning and fruit picking. The role also involves completing scheduled daily, weekly and monthly checks, maintaining gardening tools and equipment, and keeping accurate work and activity schedules.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing, paid training
• Free DBS Check
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on-site parking

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain lawns, hedges, flower beds and landscaped areas
• Carry out daily, weekly, monthly and six-monthly garden checks
• Support landscape planning in liaison with directors
• Ensure work aligns with the Home’s Maintenance Schedule
• Oversee propagation and plant health management
• Maintain greenhouses and assist with seasonal planting and harvesting
• Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance of gardening tools and equipment
• Maintain sheds, storage areas and gardening equipment
• Keep accurate work and activity schedules
• Provide gardening support across additional sites where required

About you:

You will have previous gardening or horticultural experience and a strong understanding of plant care and grounds maintenance. A relevant qualification in horticulture, agriculture or a related field would be advantageous. You are reliable, self-motivated and take pride in delivering high standards of presentation. You will be organised, safety-conscious and able to work independently, with a flexible approach to supporting multiple sites. A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

About Runwood Homes:

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 59 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.