Painter and Decorator - Kyloe House/Residential Services

Northumberland County Council Jobs; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Market Force Allowance £2,000

Salary Band 6

Staff discount schemes

Job summary

Northumberland County Council invites applications for a permanent, full-time maintenance painter based at Kyloe House, Morpeth. The role focuses on painting, decorating and multi-skilled maintenance across residential homes, with additional tasks across sites as needed.

You will work in occupied settings with young people, upholding professionalism and high standards, and may support apprentices and placements. A Level 2–3 qualification and a full driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Level 2–3 qualification in painting, decorating, tiling or equivalent experience.
• Ability to use handheld IT equipment to receive and complete tasks.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Northumberland.

Responsibilities

• Paint and decorate to high standards while maintaining safe, welcoming environments.
• Carry out minor repairs: patching, basic tiling, joinery and simple plumbing.
• Work across Kyloe House and other residential homes as required to support service needs.
• Support apprentices or work experience placements where appropriate.

Skills

Painting

Decorating

Tiling

Joinery

Basic plumbing

Health & safety (COSHH)

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Level 2-3 painting/decorating/tiling

Tools

Handheld IT devices

Safe height equipment (ladders)

Job description

Location: Kyloe House, Stannington, Morpeth, NE61 6DE

Contact: [e-mail]

Role of the Job

Kyloe House is part of Northumberland County Council's network of residential homes for young people, providing care and support in a safe, nurturing environment. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for maintaining high-quality, homely surroundings across Kyloe House and, where required, other open residential homes within Northumberland. The role will primarily involve painting and decorating; however, we are looking for someone who can bring a multi-skilled approach to maintenance tasks. This will include minor repairs such as patching, basic tiling, joinery, and simple plumbing work to ensure our homes remain safe, welcoming, and well-maintained. You will be working in occupied residential care settings, often in the presence of young people and staff, so professionalism, respect, and sensitivity are essential. The ability to work flexibly across multiple homes while maintaining consistency in standards is key. As part of our commitment to development, you may also be asked to:

• Support apprentices or work experience placements
• Positively engage within the residential environment in a way that respects and supports young people

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, adaptable, and hardworking
• Comfortable working across multiple residential homes
• Professional, respectful, and approachable
• Committed to high standards and excellent service
• Able to uphold values of putting young people first, respect, quality, and keeping others safe and well

Requirements of the Job

• Level 2-3 qualification in painting, decorating, tiling or equivalent experience
• Ability to use handheld IT equipment to receive and complete work tasks
• Ability to work safely at height using ladders and appropriate equipment
• Flexible approach to working across Kyloe House and other open residential homes in Northumberland
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and tidy working environment at all times
• Good understanding of health and safety, including COSHH responsibilities
• Strong communication skills and an approachable, professional manner
• Full UK driving licence

Why Choose Us?

We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:

• Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week
• Salary Band 6, £32,578- £35,570, plus £2,000 Market Force Allowance
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 31 days after 5 years)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to local and national staff discount schemes
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes
• Staff networks that support wellbeing, inclusion, and development

Further Information

This is a permanent position primarily based at Kyloe House, with the expectation of working across other open residential homes within Northumberland as required to support service needs.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. A guaranteed interview scheme is available for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Alternative application formats are available on request.

Key Insight

This role is about more than maintenance - it plays a key part in ensuring that young people across Northumberland's residential homes live in safe, comfortable, and high-quality environments that support their wellbeing and development.