Gardener and Grounds Maintenance Operative

Role Title: Gardens & Grounds Maintenance Operative Line Manager: Garden & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor What we do: At Kisimul we are dedicated to helping people to find their unique gifts, helping to grow their abilities within a therapeutic community, moving towards a future that is meaningful. We put individual needs, values, aspirations, and outcomes at the centre of everything we do. We deliver safe, compassionate services built upon a culture of continuous improvement. Our services are outcome focused and quality driven. Role overview: Reporting to and supporting the Garden & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor and accountable to the Group Property Manager (North); the postholder will be a member of the Property Team actively assisting with the maintenance and development of the grounds and external areas of Company's Residential Care Homes, schools and ancillary property stock.,

• This role shall be based from the Company's Swinderby site with a remit/additional satellite
properties included and be deemed the "North" region.
• Assist the G&GMS with the delivery of an efficient and effective planned and proactive grounds
maintenance service.
• Assist the G&GMS in delivering efficient and effective arrangements to deal with any unplanned
or emergency works as required.
• Assist the G&GMS in ensuring that suitable arrangements are in place to effectively and safely
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• Assist the G&GMS/the Company in their safe systems to ensure suitable arrangements are in
place to identify and manage the presence of potentially toxic plant species in the grounds.
• Assist the G&GMS completing and recording relevant auditory processes associated with the
role. Reporting/resolving any faults and/or hazards in a timely fashion.
• Assist the G&GMS in liaising with the Care Home/School Managers regarding planned and
reactionary works
• With Information , instruction and training provided - ensure working to relevant Safe
Systems of Work including - Risk Assessments, Method Statements, COSHH Assessments, Permits to Work et al.
• Attend meetings, training courses and follow-up refresher courses as required.
• Record information ensuring it is legible, accurate and complete. Communicate in a manner
that is appropriate and accurate.
• Promote good department housekeeping principles and commercial "workperson-like"
demeanour.
• Recognise and promote that ultimately the residents/pupils and their representative staff
are "The Client."

Alongside the expected levels of demonstrable experience in the key elements of the role, the post holder would be expected to be educated to a GCSE (or equivalent) level. Trade specific qualifications are desirable but not essential if suitable experience is held or skills demonstratable. A class B manual driving licence is required., The experience I bring:
• Working professionally in a grounds maintenance related trade or with demonstrable
relevant equivalent skills in an personal capacity.
• A practical mindset with good problem solving skills
• Baseline IT skills to include use of email, web browsing and App based defect reporting
software
• The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative; self motivated.
• Working with relevant trade based equipment and tools; including working at height and
outdoors in all seasons as required.
• Working alongside and supporting external contractors.
  
  Kisimul Group provides exceptional services for people with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs, including behaviours of concern through its registered schools, college and care homes. We provide both education and care for children up to the age of 19, along with registered residential care and supported living services for adults aged 18 to 65
Kisimul is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Kisimul is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality for all All applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check. Kisimul Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.