Richmond Villages
Gardener
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Job Description
Job Title: Gardener
Location: Richmond Village, Aston on Trent, Derby, DE72 2EA
Salary range: £12.90 per hour & Excellent Benefits
Contract: Full Time & Part Time
Shift Pattern: 8-4pm
We make health happen
Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. They deliver person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.
We’re currently looking for a Gardener
To maintain a large site of mature gardens, wildflower meadow areas and a Bowling Green within our village.
You can count on a thorough induction when you start
To help you settle into your new role followed by ongoing training and development including access to apprenticeships.
This also includes access to our online portal which has a variety of resources to aid personal development & free access LinkedIn's online learning platform.
You’ll Help Us Make Health Happen By
- Previous gardening, grounds maintenance, horticultural or landscaping experience is essential.
- A good knowledge of plant care, lawn maintenance, pruning, and seasonal gardening tasks.
- Experience using gardening and grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
- Basic maintenance skills, including fence repairs, painting, and general outdoor upkeep, would be advantageous.
- A proactive and practical approach, with pride in maintaining attractive, safe, and welcoming outdoor spaces.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong focus on delivering excellent service to residents.
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Key Skills / Qualifications Needed For This Role
- Friendly and approachable, you’re passionate about gardening and have a keen eye for detail, you may even have an NVQ in Horticulture.
- With previous experience of general gardening or grounds maintenance, you’re comfortable with the safe use of chemicals under COSSH regulations.
- You’re adaptable and organised and happy working as part of a team, supporting the maintenance team as and when required.
Because we care for vulnerable people, we’ll need you to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost of this (£40).
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.
Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
- My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support – all available from one phone number 24/7.
- Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
- We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.
- Free meal with every shift
- Holidays - 20 days + Bank Holidays
- Long Service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
- Interest- free annual travel Loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.
- Wagestream - Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
- We offer a range of Bupa pension plans – Find out more on our career site
- Parental Leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents - Find out more on our career site
- Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health.
- Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
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Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.
We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
Time Type
Full time
Job Area
Care Home - Facilities & Home Support
Locations
Richmond Aston Village
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