We’re looking for a talented Peripatetic Painter and Decorator to bring colour and creativity to our care home, ensuring that every room reflects a warm, welcoming environment for our residents and staff. This role would be covering a number of care homes within the region.
Why This Role is Important
As Painter and Decorator, you’ll have a direct hand in shaping the look and feel of our care home. Your expertise will ensure that every surface you touch is beautifully finished, enhancing the overall ambiance and creating a comfortable, inviting space for everyone who lives and works here.
What You’ll Do
1. Project Evaluation: Accurately assess the size and scope of the areas to be painted, ensuring you’re well-prepared for the job ahead.
2. Setup and Safety: Erect or install scaffold towers, work platforms, stepladders, and other support structures, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
3. Surface Preparation: Carefully prepare work areas, protecting surfaces that don’t require painting with covers or sheets.
4. Pre-Paint Work: Prepare surfaces for painting by removing old paint, levelling surfaces, and filling in any cracks or holes.
5. Interior and Exterior Painting: Skilfully paint interior and exterior walls using brushes, rollers, and other tools, delivering a flawless finish every time.
6. Exterior Coatings: Apply coatings, coverings, and claddings on external walls to protect and beautify the building.
7. Varnishing: Apply varnishes to various surfaces, adding a polished, durable finish.
8. Quality Control: Inspect painted surfaces meticulously, rectifying any flaws or defects to ensure a perfect result.
9. Cleanup: Remove tools, supports, and clean-up work areas, leaving the space as neat and tidy as you found it.
Qualifications & Experience
1. SVQ in Painting and Decorating: A solid foundation in painting and decorating techniques.
2. Proven Track Record: Consistent and successful work history, demonstrating your skills and reliability.
3. Independent Worker: Ability to work independently, managing your tasks with precision and care.
4. Good Communicator: Effective communication skills to coordinate with other team members and understand the needs of the care home.
5. Experience in Care Homes: Experience working in care homes or large units is beneficial, helping you adapt your skills to our specific environment.
If you’re ready to make a lasting impression with your painting and decorating skills, we’d love to have you on board. Join us in creating a beautiful, comfortable space that our residents and staff can truly enjoy.
* Pension
* Onsite Parking
* Paid PVG
* Uniform Provided
* 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
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