Painter in Stone, Staffordshire

Painter and decorator

fixed term – 6 months

Salary: £28844.78

Stockport / Staffordshire

39 hours per week

Choose to live life in Colour by working at Borough Care where we believe that everyone should be encouraged and supported to live their best possible life. By working with us you will receive some excellent rewards & benefits including:

• 28 days holiday, with an additional day holiday for your birthday (after 1 years\’ service)
• Access to My Hub, with a range of discounts for high street shops, supermarkets and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme that supports on all aspects of your lifestyle including free counselling and financial advice
• Long term sick payments
• Life Assurance cover
• Pension plan
• Fully-funded training for nationally recognised qualifications
• Career progression opportunities
• Refer a Friend Scheme youll get £375 once the person joins the Borough Care family
• Fully-funded training for nationally recognised qualifications
• Career progression opportunities

About the role

This fixed term role allows the right candidate with the correct skills to make a difference to people who live and work in our care homes. This role requires a skilled Painter / Decorator working across two homes in Leek and Stone. Some travel to Stockport will occasionally be required but the majority of the work will be Leek and Stone. The role involves Painting and Decorating, preventative maintenance and minor property repairs with an aptitude for problem solving.

KEY TASKS OF THE POST

Redecorating all areas in the homes on a rolling programme as directed by the maintenance supervisor and property manager

Undertake minor maintenance and repair work associated with the home as required by the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager

Work in cooperation with the home manager and staff to plan and manage the safety of the residents staff and visitors while works take place

Expectations

The candidate must be able to demonstrate previous experience of painting and decorating in a commercial environment and or hold trade qualifications .

Have the ability to work in a speedy and safe manner around staff residents and visitors

Demonstrate an aptitude for property maintenance and minor repairs around the home

Understand and demonstrate the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace

Comply with organisational safety, policies, procedures and Fire Safety regulations

Travel is involved between the homes on a weekly basis the applicant must have a current full driving licence.

Someone who can confidently use computers and communicate via emails, teams, and other common applications with a knowledge of how to access and use the internet

The successful candidate will undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check

Core Behavioural Attributes

Commitment to quality and excellence

Proactive attitude

High motivation, energy, enthusiasm and innovation

Work independently to manage own workload and work as part of a team when necessary

Typical maintenance and repair activities not listed above

Make temporary repairs to elements of the home while awaiting a contractor to attend

Put up shelving, notice boards etc

Resecure hand rails, handles toilet seats etc

Replace light bulbs as required

This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the post and not as an exhaustive list of duties and tasks. The post holder will be required to undertake other

duties appropriate to his/her grade/position, which are not listed above, at the direction of their Supervisor and / or Manager

About you

If you have previous maintenance or decorating experience and are kind, compassionate and friendly why not join an organisation that is committed to providing individualised care and helping people live their best possible life. When you care every day makes a difference.

About us

We have 12 residential care homes across Stockport and Staffordshire and continue to grow. For almost 30 years we have worked with amazing people every day. From those who live at Borough Care homes and their families, to our care home staff and our head office team, we are all united in our aspiration to live life in colour. As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest any surplus money into the services we offer, to serve the best interests of our residents and their families.

Why not join an organisation that makes a difference and is committed to helping people live their best possible life.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds.