About this role
Job summary
Join Farmfield Hospital in Charlwood as a Gardener & Maintenance Assistant, where you will play an important role in creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-presented environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society. As a Gardener& Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the service's facilities and grounds are maintained to a high standard. This includes carrying out general maintenance tasks, regular audits to identify and repair faults, and supporting the upkeep of the hospital's gardens and outdoor spaces to ensure they remain safe, tidy, and attractive for service users, staff, and visitors.
You will be working as a gardener and. When there is no gardening to do, you will be working within the maintenance team. Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to a variety of maintenance and gardening duties, liaising with contractors where required to support the ongoing maintenance and development of the service. Your proactive approach will help ensure the environment remains fit for purpose, safe, and welcoming for everyone who uses it.
Main duties of the job
As a Gardener & Maintenance Assistant, you will join Farmfield Hospital in Charlwood. Your role focuses on creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for vulnerable individuals. You will ensure the service's facilities and grounds are up to high standards, involving general maintenance tasks, fault repairs, and garden upkeep. When not gardening, you will work in the maintenance team. Collaborating with an established team, your duties include various maintenance and gardening tasks, coordinating with contractors to support ongoing site development. Your efforts will ensure the environment remains safe, functional, and inviting for all.
About us
Elysium Healthcare is a significant healthcare provider boasting over 8,000 employees, with a distinctive approach to care delivery. The organization oversees a vast network exceeding 80 services across England and Wales, catering to various needs such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. Working with Elysium Healthcare means opportunities for personal and professional growth across multiple disciplines. The organization is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global entity with a presence in 10 countries, and employing over 86,000 people. They uphold a commitment to inclusive recruitment, ensuring equality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Gardener& Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the service's facilities and grounds are maintained to a high standard. This includes carrying out general maintenance tasks, regular audits to identify and repair faults, and supporting the upkeep of the hospital's gardens and outdoor spaces to ensure they remain safe, tidy, and attractive for service users, staff, and visitors. You will be working as a gardener and .When there is no gardening to do, you will be working within the maintenance team.
You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.
As a Gardener& Maintenance Assistant you will have:
- Assisting with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities and equipment requirements are maintained and fit for purpose.
- Utilising good DIY skills to ensure safety of service users is maintained.
- Assisting in regular checks and maintenance.
- Assisting in the repair and maintenance of all buildings.
- Assisting in all decorating.
- Liaising with a manager reporting all faults and defects.
- Coordinating and supporting contractors whilst on site and completing of all paperwork and tool checks.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- To comply with system and procedures.
- Have previous experience within a maintenance role.
- Gardening experience (desirable)
- To work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of service.
- Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.
Where you will be working
Location: Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN You will be working at Farmfield Hospital, located next to Gatwick.
You’ll be caring for adult men 18+ who potentially have a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and challenging behaviours.
What You’ll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
- Annual base salary of £25,559.16
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
- Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
- Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
- Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
- Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
- Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
- Pension contribution, to help secure your future
- Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking
About your next employer
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience within a maintenance role is essential. Gardening experience is desirable. Compliance with system and procedures is required. Additionally, the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently is crucial. Maintaining courtesy and respect towards residents and participating in training sessions and staff meetings is expected.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Elysium Healthcare
Address
Elysium Healthcare
Charlwood
RH6 0BN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)