Painter and Decorator

Painter / Decorator / Handyperson

Location: West Midlands Salary £30000.00 to £32000.00 PA + VanPermanent Full-time 37.5 hours per week

Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role

'Extraordinary Days, Every Day'

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

The Role

As a Painter & Decorator in the design team you will work closely within the CareTech Design Team, to provide decorating within the Groups Centres and Services across the business.

You will be an experienced Painter and Decorator, who possesses generalist Handyperson experience; carrying out the day-to-day painting and decorating on our services in order to ensure that they are maintained and kept in a good orderly fashion. Both internal & external decoration is also required. Some general maintenance may also be required.

Utilising key workforce information, adhering and understanding the CareTech Values.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To carry out general maintenance as requested
• To carry out internal and external paint and decorating
• To assist in maintaining the outside fabric of the building.
• To ensure the safe use and storage of all equipment and materials.
• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and that of others. This includes contributing to a safe and secure environment for staff/residents.
• To assist in dealing with emergencies.
• To maximise the security of the premises.
• To carry out, as and when required, any additional duties and responsibilities as are reasonably compatible with this job description and deemed appropriate by your employer in the interests of the company.
• To identify defects and damage, reporting these promptly to the maintenance manager.

The contribution you make by doing this job:

By carrying out these responsibilities well, you will be helping to provide the best possible quality of care for the people who live with us. You will also be helping to create a safe and pleasant working environment for the other people who work here.

Person specification

Ideally candidates be experienced in a specific trade that they wish to specialise in (Painting / Decorating / Grounds maintenance, Joinery, Plastering, Plumbing etc.) however this is not required if the candidate has adequate all round trade abilities.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of DIY tasks including grounds maintenance, painting and decorating, joinery, electrical fittings and plumbing.
• Knowledge of general health and safety requirements in the workplace.
• Keen interest in learning a trade.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out general grounds maintenance
• Ability to attend work punctually and reliably.
• Ability to follow schedules and produce good quality work.
• Ability to work effectively in situations where a number of tasks need doing in a short timescale.
• Ability to carry out basic maintenance.
• Ability to use a range of maintenance equipment and materials.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with service users and staff whilst working in a busy environment.
• Ability to follow laid down procedures as well as willingness to suggest changes to improve systems.
• Ability to access all parts of the premises, by ladder if necessary.
• Ability to lift and move objects in line with H&S guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including ability to complete reports.
• Ability to deal with external visitors in a welcoming and helpful manner.
• Ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Current, clean driving licence is essential

Experience

• Experience of equipment and materials in situations where care is needed to prevent harm to others.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Keen aptitude to learn new skills.

Training

• Health & safety
• Willing to attend other training as necessary.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7-10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.