Experienced Decorator - Fixed Term Contract Start date : January 2027 Duration: Approximately 9 12 months Pay : Hourly rate, dependent on experience and level of skill Main location: Oakdale Care Home, Kingsmill Road, Poole, BH17 8RQ Travel: Occasional travel to other company sites may be required Focus: High-quality preparation, painting and professional wallpapering We are looking for an experienced, highly skilled and reliable Decorator to join our team at Oakdale Care Home as part of an ongoing refurbishment project.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a decorator who takes real pride in their work and is passionate about achieving a professional, high-quality finish. The contract is due to start in January, with approximately 9 12 months of work available. We are looking for someone who can commit to the project and consistently deliver work to a very high standard. The successful candidate will need to have a keen eye for detail and understand that achieving a quality finish starts with thorough preparation. We are not looking for someone who simply applies paint or wallpaper
the preparation and attention to detail are just as important as the finished product. The role will involve decorating throughout all areas of the care home, including bedrooms, corridors, lounges, communal areas and other spaces within the building. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working across a variety of environments and adapting their approach to suit each area. The role will include:
Decorating bedrooms, corridors, lounges, communal areas and other areas throughout the home
Thorough preparation of walls and surfaces prior to decorating
Filling, sanding and making good imperfections to ensure a smooth and even finish
Painting to a consistently high standard
Hanging wallpaper to an exceptional professional standard
Ensuring wallpaper is correctly aligned, level and neatly finished
Taking particular care with wallpaper joins, corners, edges and difficult areas
Ensuring surfaces are properly prepared before wallpaper is applied
Protecting surrounding areas, fixtures and furnishings while working
Keeping work areas clean, tidy and safe throughout the project
Working efficiently while maintaining a high standard of workmanship
Identifying and rectifying any imperfections before an area is considered complete Wallpapering is an important part of this role, and we are particularly looking for someone who has extensive experience in this area. The finished wallpaper should be of an exceptionally high standard, with straight and accurately matched patterns, clean joins and professional finishing around corners, doorways, windows and other features. We are looking for a decorator who takes pride in thorough preparation and understands the difference this makes to the finished result. Walls should be properly filled, sanded and prepared before wallpapering or painting begins, helping to achieve the best possible finish across the project. The successful candidate will be:
Experienced and confident in all aspects of decorating
Highly skilled in wallpapering
Extremely attentive to detail
Proud of the quality of their workmanship
Reliable, professional and hardworking
Able to work independently and manage their workload effectively
Committed to maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment
Able to consistently deliver a high-quality finish
Flexible and willing to travel to other company sites occasionally when required This is a great opportunity for an experienced decorator looking for a substantial period of work with a team that values quality and attention to detail. If you take pride in your workmanship, have a high standard of finish and are confident in both preparation and professional wallpapering, we would love to hear from you. #IND001
Experienced Decorator - Fixed Term Contract in Poole employer: Oakdale Care Home
Welford Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for Registered Nurses at our Oakdale Nursing Home in Poole. With comprehensive training, ongoing career development opportunities, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we ensure that our team can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents. Enjoy benefits such as paid breaks, free onsite parking, and a company pension, all within a culture that prioritises compassion and quality care.
