Situated in a lovely homely part of Northfleet, Dene Holm is a purpose built two-storey home, which specialises in dementia and provides care for up to 42 older people.

Dene Holm also provides short respite term care. They aim to provide a home from home, giving both the residents and their carer a chance to relax and recharge their batteries.

Dene Holm\'s highly trained staff are committed to caring for the residents as though they are an extended family member, getting to know them and supporting them to live life to the fullest.

Applications are always welcome from people who would like to join the dedicated teams of staff working hard to ensure the highest standards of care are always delivered.

The home has a vacancy for a gardener.

The pay rate for this role is £7.83 per hour.

Main Duties and Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Undertaking regular maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of the environs of the Home encompassing gardens, boundaries, walkways and access routes. The post holder will carry out gardening tasks including grass cutting (where appropriate), tidying of beds and borders and maintaining trees and shrubs in good shape.

The ideal Gardener will:

o Water plants as appropriate during dry weather
o Maintain sheds and fences in good repair by applying appropriate waterproofing treatment, and report major defects
o Ensure that paths, roadways and parking areas are free of rubbish and other obstructions.
o Collect up leaf fall keeping gutters, rain pipes and gullys clear of debris, and salt/grit paths clearing snow as necessary during inclement weather.
o Clean garden/patio furniture as required, and report defects.
o Check regularly paving, ramps, gates and steps, and report defects.
o Feed fish and clean out ponds where applicable.
o Assist the Maintenance Operative during inclement weather.
o Take part in staff meetings and in training activities as directed.
o Work with all staff towards agreed policies and standards of care in keeping with the stated beliefs of the Organisation.


Benefits of working for us include:

o We pay the National Living Wage to all of our employees, regardless of their age
o 28 days paid holiday (pro-rota if part time)
o Comprehensive Induction and Training Packages Continual professional development including our Academy and National Diploma courses
o Stakeholder Pension Scheme Opportunities to progress.


Confirmation of all appointments is subject to proof of Eligibility to Work in the UK, satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, satisfactory numeracy and literacy assessments and medical clearance.

If you have any questions about the role or about Rapport Housing and Care, please feel free to contact the General Manager on 01474 567532.

Otherwise and to apply, please click on the apply now button and complete the online form.

Rapport Housing and Care offers Supported and Residential Care to older people with physical frailty and Dementia across Kent.

Rapport Housing and Care values the diversity that exists in all our communities and works towards this being reflected in our workforce.

Charity No: 254140.