Gardener/Decorator
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Position Overview & Specifications
At Kingsley Care Home we take pride not only in the care we deliver to our residents but also their environment. Kingsley Care Home has an internal garden and surrounding outdoor garden areas which are enjoyed by the residents who live there. We are currently looking for a part-time gardener to maintain our gardens, creating an enjoyable and safe environment for our residents.
Responsibilities included:
- Maintaining all grassed areas; mowing, trimming, repairs and weeding.
- Ensuring all trees and shrubs are maintained.
- Maintaining all plants.
- Providing general maintenance around the garden including car park and paved areas are
swept and free of litter.
- Maintaining outdoor storage are kept tidy.
- Maintaining all garden equipment and tools.
- Assisting the Maintenance Technician with decorating duties and basic maintenance tasks.
Essential Skills:
- 1-2 years experience in garden maintenance.
- Experience in painting/decorating.
- A passion for gardening.
- Team player.
- Effective communication skills.
- Knowledge of horticultural requirements.
- Able to adapt quickly to new ways of working and apply their technical knowledge to a range of variable tasks.
Location: 196 Hawkhead Road, Paisley, Scotland PA2 7BS
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Salary: £10.50-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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