At a Glance
- Tasks: Carry out painting and decorating tasks, including preparation and repair of internal and external areas.
- Company: Join a friendly Maintenance Team dedicated to maintaining care homes on the Isle of Wight.
- Benefits: Enjoy mileage reimbursement for business travel and 28 days annual leave.
- Other info: Travel between homes in Bembridge, Ryde, and Shanklin is required.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to make a positive impact in care homes while utilising your skills.
- Qualifications: Robust painting and decorating experience with a full and clean driving licence is essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
About the role
Employment Type: Full-time - 40 hours per week. This role includes travel to our care homes on the Isle of Wight. Driving licence and a vehicle is essential.
Locations: Bembridge (PO35), Ryde (PO33), Shanklin (PO37).
We're looking for a skilled Painter & Decorator to join our friendly Maintenance Team, helping us keep our care homes safe, comfortable, and beautifully maintained for the people who live and work in them.
What You'll Do
- Carry out all painting and decorating tasks, including preparation, repair, and finishing of internal and external areas.
- Work safely at height using ladders, scaffolding, and access equipment.
- Keep work areas clean and minimise disruption to residents and staff.
- Support general maintenance tasks (e.g. basic plumbing, tiling, minor repairs).
- Travel between homes as required to support the maintenance team.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures at all times.
Essential Requirements
- Robust and high-quality painting and decorating experience with a keen eye for detail.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team, maintaining a high degree of skill and professionalism.
- Ability to work at height.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
- Full and clean driving licence.
Desirable Requirements
- Painting and Decorating Qualification.
- Previous experience within a care setting.
- Knowledge of working with people who live with dementia.
- Previous experience of carrying out general maintenance tasks.
- Good IT skills and knowledge including robust skills in using apps and systems on iPads and other IT equipment.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement for business travel.
- 28 days annual leave.
- Pension.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Painter & Decorator in Bembridge employer: Job Search Place Limited
Work on the beautiful Isle of Wight, where you will receive mileage reimbursement and 28 days annual leave. The Maintenance Team is committed to ensuring care homes are safe and comfortable for residents and staff alike.
