Gardener - Care Home

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Gardener at a Barchester care home, you'll help create the kind of stimulating environment that enables us to deliver quality, person-centred care. By maintaining our grounds to the highest standards, you'll ensure our home always makes a great first impression, and that our outside areas can be fully enjoyed by residents looking for some fresh air or a change of scenery. Your role as a Gardener will involve looking after our equipment and structures like fencing, keeping our grounds safe and tidy (including clearing any snow and ice in the winter), and planting a range of flowers, shrubs and trees. Once a year, you'll be able to showcase your talents in our fiercely-contested Barchester in Bloom' competition. ABOUT YOU If you have a passion for the great outdoors, you could be perfect for the role of Gardener at Barchester. One of your key priorities will be making sure your work fits around the needs of our residents, so a patient and empathetic approach is key. As well as general gardening experience, we'll also need to see a good understanding of health and safety and the ability to use garden treatment chemicals in line with COSHH regulations. Trustworthy and professional with a can-do approach, you're a great team player who will take a genuine interest in the lives and wellbeing of our residents. REWARDS PACKAGE As 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Gardener at a Barchester care home, you will help create a stimulating environment which allows for quality, person-centred care. Your tasks include maintaining the grounds, taking care of equipment, and planting flowers, shrubs, and trees. A great impression is always necessary, ensuring the outdoors are enjoyable for residents. Once a year, participate in the Barchester in Bloom competition. The role requires fitting your work around the residents' needs, thus requiring a patient and empathetic approach. General gardening experience and knowledge of health & safety are expected, as is the ability to use garden treatment chemicals in line with COSHH regulations.

About us

Barchester Healthcare operates care homes throughout the UK, providing services for residential care, nursing care, assisted living, and specialist dementia care. Barchester is committed to delivering a person-centred approach which ensures each resident gets the tailored care they need in welcoming, stimulating environments. Barchester values its staff and offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector, which includes learning and development opportunities, profit sharing, and discounts. Their focus on employee satisfaction shows in their engagement programs and career development. Barchester's mission is to provide high-quality care every day.

Details

• Date posted: 24 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1520053464
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Woking, GU23 7DJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Gardener at a Barchester care home, you'll help create the kind of stimulating environment that enables us to deliver quality, person-centred care. By maintaining our grounds to the highest standards, you'll ensure our home always makes a great first impression, and that our outside areas can be fully enjoyed by residents looking for some fresh air or a change of scenery. Your role as a Gardener will involve looking after our equipment and structures like fencing, keeping our grounds safe and tidy (including clearing any snow and ice in the winter), and planting a range of flowers, shrubs and trees. Once a year, you'll be able to showcase your talents in our fiercely-contested Barchester in Bloom' competition.

ABOUT YOUIf you have a passion for the great outdoors, you could be perfect for the role of Gardener at Barchester. One of your key priorities will be making sure your work fits around the needs of our residents, so a patient and empathetic approach is key. As well as general gardening experience, we'll also need to see a good understanding of health and safety and the ability to use garden treatment chemicals in line with COSHH regulations. Trustworthy and professional with a can-do approach, you're a great team player who will take a genuine interest in the lives and wellbeing of 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.

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