Gardener

1 week ago


Worcestershire, United Kingdom Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire Full time

**Responsible to**:Home Support Team Leader

**Salary**: £10.42

**Hours**: Flexible hours are available as and when clients require the service. Clients usually require assistance between 9-5pm Monday to Friday.

We cannot guarantee a set number of hours when you start employment, however, we will work towards building your client base on the number of hours you require.

To deliver a high-quality gardening service for older people across Worcestershire. The service is designed to help older people look after their gardens by providing a practical service which enables them to maintain a safe environment and support to retain their independence.

Tasks which are included in the gardening service are mowing lawns and cutting the hedges, cutting back shrubs, painting sheds/fence’s and generally providing a garden maintenance service that takes the worry out of keeping a garden tidy for our clients. Our gardeners are reliable and trustworthy and generally work alone, using their own initiative to provide the kind of service that suits the client.

**Responsibilities and Duties**:

- To provide flexible support to clients
- To undertake risk assessments and other safety and security checks as required.
- To maintain equipment, arrange storage, security and maintenance of equipment as appropriate.
- Operate and maintain a variety of gardening tools/ electrical equipment supplied by Age UK H&W in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations or operate clients gardening tools/ electrical equipment in line with Age UK’s H&W risk assessment.
- To complete or assist with tasks as requested by the client in the allocated time.
- To adhere to policies and procedures as detailed in the Gardening Handbook
- To handle client monies in line with procedures.
- To maintain the trust and confidence of the client within the Help at Home ethos of caring and safeguarding the client.
- To alert the Home Support Team Leaders of any safeguarding issues.
- To be aware of and follow the guidelines set out in the Age UK Herefordshire Worcestershire Vulnerable Adults Policy.
- To report all compliments/complaints to the Help at Home Team Leader.
- To follow confidentiality and GDPR outlined in policies and procedures.
- To ensure timesheets are completed in an accurate and timely manner, informing the office of any missed visits or cancellations.
- To attend training courses, staff and team meetings.
- To be aware of and promote where appropriate the other services offered by Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
- To actively support and promote Age UK H&W’s vision which is “Making Herefordshire & Worcestershire a great place to grow older.”
- To carry out any reasonable requests from Age UK H&W.

**Person Specification**

**Essential**

Experiance
- To have an interest in general gardening.

Skills and Abilities
- Genuine desire to work with older people and help them improve or maintain their wellbeing and independence.
- Friendly and personable manner.
- Patient manner and empathy with older people.
- Work on own initiative with mínimal supervision.
- Proactive and flexible approach to work.
- Organised and able to prioritise workload. Deliver high operational standards.
- Ability to listen with a person-centred approach.
- To build trust and empathy with the client
- Basic knowledge of IT and have access to internet and device.

Other Requirements
- Command of English both written and verbal.
- Access to own transport with a full driving licence, business car insurance, MOT & tax.
- An Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required.

**Desirable**
- Experience in gardening.
- Experience working with older people and understanding their needs.

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £10.42 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Flexitime

Work Location: One location

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