Gardener - Lincoln & North Hykeham

Age UK Lincoln and South Lincolnshire and working to grow services that support more older people across the county and we need the right people to join us.

Lincoln and North Hykeham area

Monday to Friday

08:30 to 16:00

Zero-hour contract

10.42 per hour

Driving licence is desirable but not essential

Equipment provided by clients

Our vision & mission statements drive everything we do:

Our Vision: A world in which older people flourish

Our Mission: To improve the lives of older people

About the role

Our team of gardeners use our client’s own tools so candidates are not required to provide their own. Your duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• grass cutting & strimming of grassed areas
• weeding & tidying borders
• planting & pruning
• hedge trimming
• leaf collection
• cleaning of wheelie bins
• sweeping of paths
• cleaning of paving and patio, power washing
• cleaning of service user’s tools & equipment after use
• placing garden waste in service user’s garden bin or compost area

About you

• Have either professional or personal experience of gardening
• Understand the importance of and commitment to confidentiality
• Appreciate the needs of persons at risk
• Be committed to the role, offering flexibility to meet the needs of clients
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills

How to apply

Please visit our website where you will find the link to our application form.

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: midday on Monday 12 June 2023

Interview Date: Friday 16 June 2023

If you have any questions about the role, get in touch with the Human Resources Department by calling 03455 564 144 or email recruitment@ageuklsl.org.uk.

*we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised date if we receive a sufficient number of applications*

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £10.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person