Your responsibilities
will include:
1. Leading all decorating tasks
2. Proper preparation of surfaces for painting
3. Applying paint, varnish, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, or sprayers (where risk assessed)
4. Repairing and maintaining painted surfaces, including touch-ups and refinishing
5. Ensuring all decorating work is completed to a high standard and within project timelines
6. Assisting with the selection and procurement of painting and decorating materials through the correct protocol
7. Maintaining a clean and organized work area, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly stored
8. Following health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment
9. Assisting in regular checks, repairs, and maintenance of all buildings
10. Assisting the maintenance team where required and cover maintenance duties for periods of absence
11. Assisting with coordinating and chaperoning contractors on-site, completing any required paperwork
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
12. Previous experience in Painting and Decorating
13. Face-to-face experience of dealing with people
14. Ability to work under pressure, and respond to the Regional Facilities Manager requests
15. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Where you will be working:
Our Kendal sites provide enhanced levels of support which allows people with continuing challenging behaviour and high support needs to be cared for in the least restrictive setting possible, but within a service which is robust and structured enough to meet their ongoing needs and risks.
The service ensures people lead positive and meaningful everyday lives, where they have choice and control, accessing mainstream services and facilities, engaging in work and training, in leisure opportunities, hobbies and areas of personal interest.
Residents are encouraged to be as independent as possible with the long-term aim of people moving onto a more independent living setting.
What you will get:
16. Annual salary of £25,246 FTE (Pro rata 22.5 hours per week)
17. The equivalent of 33 days annual leave Pro rata (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
18. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
19. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
20. Pension contribution to secure your future
21. Life Assurance for added peace of mind
22. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.