Gardener

2 weeks ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Weldmar Hospicecare Full time

**About the Role**

**Gardener**

£14 per hour

Hours:
This position is 16 hours per week, annualised, meaning some weeks you may work more or fewer hours, especially due to seasonal demands, but your pay will consistently reflect 16 hours per week.

**If you have a passion for gardening and want to make a meaningful impact, join the team at our Inpatient Unit in Dorchester.**

The gardens at Weldmar Hospicecare's Inpatient Unit in Dorchester provide a relaxing, therapeutic environment that enhance the wellbeing of our patients, their loved ones, and also our staff and volunteers.

We're looking for an experienced gardener to ensure these areas remain in the best possible condition.

Applicants should have 3-5 years' gardening experience, a Level 1 Certificate in Horticulture, and a Level 2 Diploma in Practical Horticultural Skills. Essential skills include proficiency with mechanical tools, good communication, organisational abilities, and the capacity to prioritize and meet deadlines independently.

**Closing date: 14th June 2024**

**Interviews: 19th June 2024**

For a full job description and to apply, please visit weldmarhospicecare.org/jobs

**About the Organisation**
- Rated Outstanding by the CQC_, Weldmar Hospicecare provides specialist care to adults in Dorset with a life limiting illness, and support to their loved ones. This care is given in the comfort of patients’ own homes, in the community, and at our Inpatient Unit in Dorchester. All care is provided free of charge and mainly funded by the continued support of our local community, via fundraising initiatives and events, our retail chain, and gifts left in wills, enabling us to raise the £26,000 we need every day to keep our services going.

**Our Benefits**
- Company Pension Plan (Employer Contribution 4%) or you can remain in your existing NHS Pension
- Annual Leave starts at 27 days per year, and increases to 29 days after 5 years-service and increases to 33 days after 10 years-service (annual leave is pro-rated for part-time contracts)
- We honour NHS Length of service in relation to pension and annual leave
- Company Sick Pay
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Enhanced Carers Leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- In-house Counsellors for employees
- Discounted use of in-house complementary therapists (massage, reiki, reflexology)
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Company events
- Free on-site parking at the Inpatient Unit, Dorchester & Hammick House, Poundbury
- Employee Discount Platform
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Accredited as a Disability Confident Employer
- Enhanced payment for evening and weekend working

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/06/2024


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