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Gardener
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Gardener – Alex Wood House Care Home
As a Gardener at Alex Wood House Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring that the full extent of the grounds and gardens serves as a high-quality amenity for residents, their relatives, and our team.
About Alex Wood House Care Home
Alex Wood House is an exceptional residential care home in Cambridge. We pride ourselves on our cherished family feel, beautiful gardens, and our commitment to providing outstanding care to every resident.
Nestled in a quiet nook in Arbury, on the north-eastern side of Cambridge—just three miles from the city centre—we offer 24-hour residential care across 36 en-suite bedrooms.
About The Role
Reporting to the Home Manager, the Gardener oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the gardens and grounds to the highest standard. We seek a truly "green-fingered" individual who is passionate about nurturing our outdoor spaces.
Salary: £12.71 per hour
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Shift Pattern: 20 hours per week (worked on a rotating basis, Monday to Sunday)
Home Location: Fortescue Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 2JS (3 miles from the city centre)
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensuring sole responsibility for the garden and grounds, including planning, purchasing, planting, and maintenance.
- Collaborating with the Home Manager to develop and implement garden improvements to promote growth and vitality under your care.
- Performing regular garden maintenance, including:
- Watering
- Weeding
- Pruning
- General upkeep
- Working alongside our team to maintain optimal hydration for plants, particularly during summer months.
Training, Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience within a gardening environment (essential).
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Familiarity with care home settings or experience working with individuals living with dementia (advantageous).
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Benefits
- Fully comprehensive induction program.
- Competitive salary, with additional pay on bank holidays.
- 28 days of holiday entitlement per year.
- Free Blue Light Card, with access to the Blue Light discount platform.
- Refer a friend scheme.
About Athena
Athena Care Homes is a family-run business operating seven homes across East Anglia, including locations in:
- Peterborough
- Cambridgeshire
- Kings Lynn (West Norfolk)
- Ipswich (Suffolk)
Our aim? To become the first choice for high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care, leaving a positive heritage within our communities.
Our care standards are underpinned by our values, ensuring that the Athena teams—including our passionate home managers, care, clinical, hospitality, and activities staff—consistently deliver exceptional experiences that surpass expectations.
Our focus? It’s simple—thought meets passion.
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