House to Home Painting/Decorating Trainee

JobStart Scheme; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Lisburn seeks a House to Home Trainee to deliver support through painting and light repairs. The role involves preparing work areas, painting, and attending training sessions. Ideal candidates exhibit a positive approach and good interpersonal skills. This temporary role offers working hours up to 25 hours weekly with pay based on age. Flexible working arrangements may be possible.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive and flexible approach to tasks.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills when working with others.
• Willingness to learn new skills in painting and decorating.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a work area for painting and decorating.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including removing wallpaper.
• Paint using both brushes and rollers.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times.
• Attend assessments and deliver toolbox basics training.

Skills

Positive and flexible approach

Good interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job description

House to Home Painting/Decorating Trainee

The House to Home programme supports vulnerable people who have been homeless or who are at risk of repeat homelessness by providing a 2‑day intervention to sustain long‑term tenancies. As a House to Home Trainee you will work alongside the House to Home Supervisor to deliver the programme through painting and light‑touch repairs. Full training and mentoring will be provided, and you will have the opportunity to support broader Habitat for Humanity activities such as schools/youth engagement, ReStore Operations or event awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a work area for painting and decorating, including the use of dust sheets.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including removing wallpaper.
• Paint using both brushes and rollers.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times.
• Clean and store tools and equipment after work.
• Attend assessments and deliver toolbox basics training with the House to Home Supervisor.
• Support other tasks on House to Home and in the Habitat ReStore as required.
• Attend appropriate training as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Positive and flexible approach.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Further Information

Standard hours: up to 25 hours per week. Flexible/reduced hours may be available upon approval by a Work Coach. Additional hours may be offered depending on availability. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.
Salary depends on age: 16‑17: £7.55 per hour; 18‑20: £10.00 per hour; 21+: £12.21 per hour.
Job Sector: Construction, Trades and Architecture.
Location: Lisburn, Co Antrim.
Contract Type: Temporary, weekly hours 25.
Worktime: Monday to Saturday, hours between 9 am‑5 pm (flexible).

Application Information

JOBSTART is open to working-age benefit claimants who are deemed eligible by a Work Coach. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are receiving any other working-age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Closing date: 16 November 2025.