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We are committed to communities where older people flourish, by providing opportunities for our residents to enjoy treasured relationships, exercise choice and feel valued.  When you join the St Monica Trust, you’ll be part of an organisation built on 100 years of trust, thanks to the people who work for us.  Our benefits and perks for permanent and fixed term jobs include a generous pension scheme, Life Assurance, at least 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, access to retail and other discounts, subsidised gym, restaurant, free parking and much more!

40 hours per week

Key Results

• Undertake all gardening and grounds duties for the Trust, including the maintenance of lawns, borders, flowerbeds, paths, ponds, and indoor planting.
• Provide a high-quality service to our customers, supporting and advising residents, should they wish to engage in gardening activities and responding appropriately to queries from residents, colleagues, or visitors.
• Work with the wider Estates team carrying out additional security and maintenance duties in line with the Trust’s policies and procedures and health and safety legislation.
• Assist the wider estates team with additional duties such as the set-up for site events and activities and timely collection of recycling and waste.
• Respond to site emergencies including emergencies involving utility services, extreme weather, or environmental disasters.

• Drive any of the Trust’s vehicles including the minibus as required (providing qualified to do so).                                      

Skills and Experience

Communication

• Write notes and messages – numeracy, literacy, and verbal skills.
• Communicate with people with differing communication needs.
• Encourage and influence.
• Understand and follow instructions and procedures.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Mixed methods and mediums of communication.

Thinking Style

• Analyses and evaluates given information.
• Adapts style and approach appropriate to situation or task.
• Structures tasks/activities.
• Pre-empts issues and trouble-shoots.
• Refers appropriate decisions to line manager.
• Identify and recommend learning and development areas for colleagues.
• Challenge, or suggest new ways of working, to promote the efficiency of the unit or team.

Working with Others

• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Builds relationships of trust with others (team, residents, and their family & friends). 
• Potential exposure to challenging, physical or emotional situations.

Other Skills and Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working as a gardener
• Ability to carry out a range of practical tasks including basic maintenance and security.
• Practical knowledge of using machinery and chemicals safely for gardening
• Current, clean full driving licence or ability to travel efficiently across our villages

Desirable

• RHS level 2 certificate (or equivalent)
• Pa1 and Pa6a certificate
• Chainsaw certificate
• D1. Category or PCV, driving licence with minibus driving experience.
• Basic health and safety, first aid, fire procedures and manual handling
• Basic ground works, buildings, and maintenance
• Previous experience of working with older people in a care environment

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If you have any queries please email our Recruitment Team - [email protected]