Title: Gardener

Dartmouth, Devon, GB, TQ6 0LB

Gardner

Bayards Court, Dartmouth

 

£13.85 per hour

 

39 hours per week

 

Shape outdoor spaces that feel like home

As our Gardener, you’ll keep our grounds looking their best, creating spaces that residents love to spend time in. From neat lawns to colourful planting, your work will make every corner welcoming and safe.

You’ll take pride in delivering a high-quality maintenance service that meets the needs of residents and visitors, bringing care and attention to every detail. With a passion for nature and an eye for quality, you’ll help create an environment that supports wellbeing and feels truly special.

Your role

• Deliver high-quality grounds maintenance to meet care home standards
• Create and maintain landscaped gardens and outdoor spaces
• Maintain tools and equipment, reporting faults and hazards promptly
• Lead resident gardening activities and “Grow Your Own” programmes
• Manage greenhouse operations for plants and seasonal displays
• Conduct risk assessments and address safety concerns
• Order and manage supplies for grounds maintenance

Your skills

• Recent experience in a similar role with strong gardening and horticultural knowledge
• Practical experience operating gardening machinery
• Good written and spoken English; clear communication skills
• Ability to follow written instructions and maintain simple records

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 20 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and pension contributions, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• Health and wellbeing support– including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangements,paid volunteering days, andannual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded trainingand ongoing career development opportunities
• Flexible working optionsand aninclusive culturewhere everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Free mealson long shifts
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Why Vivant? With over 25 years of experience from Sanctuary Care behind us, Vivant Care is built on a foundation of trusted expertise and a bold vision for the future of care. When you join Vivant Care, you’re not just stepping into a role – you’re helping shape a new standard for later-life living.

Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.vivant-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.

Before you apply

• We’re currently only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
• If you’re applying internally, please use your internal careers account to submit your application.
• We may receive a high volume of applications and reserve the right to close this advert early – so don’t miss out, apply as soon as you can.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.