Gardener

£12.71 per hour | Occasional Hours | Heatherley

“Beautiful outdoor spaces don’t happen by accident – they’re created with care, pride and attention to every little detail.”

That’s how our team describes the difference they make every day. If you love working outdoors, enjoy seeing the results of your hard work, and want to use your skills to help others feel at home, we’d love to hear from you.

A home, not just a service

Our Heatherley service is home to adults who deserve a safe, welcoming and well‑kept environment – indoors and out. From lawns and flowerbeds to pathways and ponds, you’ll help create outdoor spaces that make our service a place people truly enjoy.

Your working hours

We offer occasional hours, working at weekends. 

We’ll work with you to agree a pattern that suits the service and your availability.

Why you’ll love working here

As well as a warm and friendly workplace, we offer:

• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 every year up to 33 days)
• Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
• Free Blue Light Card: Enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits
• Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with competitive life cover
• Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips
• Career Development: Opportunities for apprenticeships and recognised qualifications
• Free DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme: Support when you need it most, plus much more!

What you’ll do

• Maintain gardens, grounds and surrounding areas to a high standard 
• Care for lawns, hedges, flowerbeds, shrubs, trees and fences, including regular inspections 
• Use and maintain gardening equipment safely (mowers, tractors, tools, etc.) and arrange servicing when required 
• Keep outdoor areas clean, tidy and safe – including garden waste disposal and general site upkeep 
• Manage the garden budget within agreed limits 
• Control weeds and pests, and ensure hazardous substances are used and stored in line with COSHH regulations 
• Maintain pond areas and ensure they remain safe 
• Provide basic maintenance support 
• Work safely, following health & safety, safeguarding and regulatory compliance procedures 
• Participate in training, supervision and team meetings to build your knowledge and skills

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or passionate about developing your skills, we’ll give you all the training you need to thrive in this role.

What helps you shine here

• A gardening qualification (Level 2 or equivalent) – advantageous but not essential 
• Experience maintaining gardens or grounds 
• Ability to manage a budget effectively 
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with residents and colleagues 
• Knowledge of health & safety and safe use of gardening equipment 

About Leonard Cheshire

We are amongst the highest rated providers of care and supported living services in the UK, with 87% of our services rated ‘good’ or ‘very good’ by regulators.

We exist to make sure everyone has the opportunity to live their life fully, regardless of the complexity of their care needs.

Established over 75 years ago, we provide specialist support across residential care, supported living and respite services. Our teams work with people with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, sensory impairments and learning disabilities.

Our goal is simple: to support disabled people to live, learn and work as independently as possible, with real choice and control over their lives.

Ready to apply?

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.