Painter and Decorator

Dovehaven Care Homes; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes is seeking a skilled Painter & Decorator to enhance the appearance of their care homes across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for DIY, a clean driving license, and the flexibility to work in varying environments, including those with vulnerable residents. Benefits include a company pension, uniform, and paid holidays.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Mileage costs included

DBS check paid for

28 days paid holiday

Company pension

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence required.
• Essential experience of DIY and decorating.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of residents.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the appearance and decoration of care homes.
• Cover multiple locations as a Maintenance Person.

Skills

DIY

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Health & Safety or Maintenance qualification

Job description

Please note we do not offer Sponsorship*

Dovehaven are currently recruiting for a Painter & Decorator to work across eleven of our care homes in the Accrington, Leyland, Preston, Oldham, Wigan & Warrington areas. Working Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm, 40hr contract.

At Dovehaven, we are a family-run care group providing quality residential and nursing care for the elderly. We have been providing quality care for our residents for over 30 years and pride ourselves on the happy, welcoming atmosphere in all of our homes. Dovehaven provides a full range of care for residential and nursing needs, for both long-term and respite periods.

About The Role

All aspects of painting/decorating and general handyman experience. You will be responsible for maintaining the appearance and decoration of the homes. Owning your own vehicle is essential as you will be required to cover all the areas listed. Any mileage incurred can be claimed back as part of expenses. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check which will be paid for by Dovehaven.

About You

Our ideal Maintenance Person will have the following:

• Full clean driving licence
• Essential experience of DIY and decorating
• Caring nature
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to the needs of residents
• A Health & Safety or Maintenance qualification is desirable
• Previous experience within a care or nursing home setting or similar

Flexibility and a responsive approach are essential, as you will often be working around residents who may be living with dementia or exhibiting challenging behaviours. You will need a good knowledge of health and safety legislation applicable to your role and ensure it is adhered to. Empathy is crucial, as you will be working in environments with vulnerable residents. The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude, effective time management skills, and an understanding of the ethos that residents come first.

Benefits:

• Uniform is provided
• Mileage costs included
• DBS check
• 28 days paid holiday
• Company pension

Schedule:

• 8-hour shifts

Work remotely:

• No

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