Horticultural support worker
Posted 27/06/2024 by Gap Healthcare
gap healthcare are currently recruiting for a new and exciting opportunity on behalf of our clients based in Bretton for a Horticultural Support Worker, helping adults with learning disabilities thrive in horticulture, woodland management, Enjoy gardening, wood crafts, and outdoor work while making a meaningful impact.
Salary: £11.90 per hour plus a £1000 retention bonus in the first 2 years
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday, occasional weekends/evenings
Benefits:
- 33 days annual leave (including 8 bank holidays)
- Earn while gaining a Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
- Access to award-winning training and development
- Wagestream: Flexible pay access
- Aviva Digicare + workplace: Health checks, Digital GP, mental health support
- TELUS Health: 24/7 confidential counselling and support
- Discounted mobile phone contracts
- Employee referral app: Earn money for referrals
- £250 retention bonus every 6 months for the first 2 years
- Free life assurance (3x annual salary)
- Family-friendly policies, part-time, annualised, and compressed hours
Key Responsibilities:
- Support adults with learning disabilities in horticulture and garden maintenance.
- Assist in fulfilling gardening contracts.
- Engage in various activities: mowing, strimming, pruning, making hanging baskets, propagating, and growing fruit and veg.
- Work creatively with bonsai, terrariums, living frames, and more.
- Provide physical and emotional support, including personal care and healthcare needs.
Benefits:
- 33 days annual leave (including 8 bank holidays)
- Earn while gaining a Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
- Access to award-winning training and development
- Wagestream: Flexible pay access
- Aviva Digicare + workplace: Health checks, Digital GP, mental health support
- TELUS Health: 24/7 confidential counselling and support
- Discounted mobile phone contracts
- Employee referral app: Earn money for referrals
- £250 retention bonus every 6 months for the first 2 years
- Free life assurance (3x annual salary)
- Family-friendly policies, part-time, annualised, and compressed hours
Requirements:
- Caring and compassionate attitude
- Full UK driving licence essential; minibus addition desirable
- No prior experience needed; training provided
If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Ali Chahbi at gap healthcare
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- AC HSW TRI
- Job ID:
- 221909000
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