Gardening Service
Our gardens are important to us and Community First’s Home Services understands that in later life gardening can become more than a little difficult.
Our Gardening team is here to support residents in Fareham and surrounding areas who are older or live with disabilities. We will take care of the day-to-day work so that you can enjoy your home and garden.
We assist people with light gardening maintenance such as mowing, weeding and low-level pruning.
This service is available in the following postcodes: PO6 through to PO16 and SO31.
About our Menders & Tenders
Our self-employed workers have a keen interest and experience in gardening and/or fixing and decorating homes. They will always carry Community First identity cards for your assurance.
We recruit our workers through the following process:
- Interview
- References
- DBS (police) check
Costs
- An annual administration charge of £60, is collected by Community First.
- An hourly rate for your worker of £13.50
- The cost of any materials required*.
Hours are agreed by the client in advance with the gardener.
*Fees for work and materials are paid direct to the gardener on satisfactory completion of the work.
Clients to provide all equipment for the tasks in good working order.
Request a Gardener
If you wish to use the service, please contact us for a registration form. This should be completed and returned to Community First Fareham office.
We will add you to our waiting list and contact you when a gardener becomes available. Once you are matched with a gardener, you will be notified in advance of your gardener contacting you.When they come to your house, they will be carrying a Community First identity card.
Work as a Gardener
We welcome applications from enthusiastic amateur gardeners who like to help people in their local community. We take up references and police check every gardener (charges apply) before introducing them to the service and new clients.
Gardeners are self-employed and must make their own arrangements to register for tax, national insurance etc.
Contact us
Call 01329 223140
Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm. Outside of these hours, please leave a message and we will contact you the next working day.
Email: mendandtend@cfirst.org.uk
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