Painter and Decorator - Loganberry Lodge - Colchester

Runwood Homes Limited; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card & discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Induction and ongoing training

Free DBS Check and uniform

NVQ funding and support

Career progression opportunities

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Runwood Homes Limited is seeking a skilled Painter and Decorator to join our facilities team, covering care homes across North Essex. You will perform decoration, surface preparation, wallpapering, and assist with minor repairs to keep homes welcoming for residents, visitors and staff.

The ideal candidate has proven painting and decorating experience, a hands-on approach, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with care home teams.

Qualifications

• Previous painting and decorating experience is essential.
• A full driving licence is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and high workmanship standards.
• Able to work independently while also being a supportive team member.
• Flexible and willing to travel between care homes in North Essex.

Responsibilities

• Carry out painting and decorating across multiple care homes.
• Prepare, paint, wallpaper, and finish to a high standard.
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance as required.
• Maintain appearance and condition of care homes.
• Identify and report maintenance issues requiring specialist attention.
• Work safely with minimal disruption to residents and teams.
• Ensure all works meet quality and presentation standards.
• Collaborate with care home teams and facilities.
• Travel between North Essex care homes as required.

Skills

Painting & decorating

Organisation

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Full driving licence

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled and reliable Painter and Decorator to join our friendly support team, covering our care homes across the North Essex area.

You will be responsible for carrying out complete decoration works and minor repair works, helping to ensure our care homes remain safe, well-maintained, welcoming, and maintained to a high standard for our residents, visitors, and colleagues.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in painting and decorating, with a practical, hands-on approach and the ability to carry out a range of minor maintenance and repair tasks.

You must hold a full driving licence, as the role will involve travelling between our care homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out painting and decorating works across multiple care homes.
• Complete preparation, painting, wallpapering, and general decoration works to a high standard.
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks as required.
• Help maintain the appearance and condition of our care homes.
• Identify and report any maintenance issues requiring specialist attention.
• Work safely and efficiently while minimising disruption to residents and care home teams.
• Ensure all completed works meet the required standard of quality and presentation.
• Work cooperatively with care home teams and the wider facilities team.
• Travel between care homes across North Essex as required.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQs
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Employee of the Month awards

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in painting and decorating.
• Highly organised, reliable, and able to manage their own workload.
• Able to work independently while also being a supportive member of the wider team.
• Committed to delivering a high standard of workmanship.
• Professional, friendly, and respectful when working within a care home environment.
• Able to identify and resolve minor maintenance issues.
• Flexible and willing to travel between different care homes.
• A holder of a full driving licence.

Experience / Qualifications

• Previous painting and decorating experience is essential.
• A full driving licence is essential.

About Runwood Homes

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of 55 homes across England. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.