Painter & Decorator

NHS; Workington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Workington seeks a Painter and Decorator to ensure a safe environment for vulnerable individuals. You will lead decorating tasks, maintain the facility's appearance, and assist with materials. The position offers an annual salary of £25,430 (pro rata), comprehensive benefits including annual leave, career development opportunities, and wellbeing support. This role requires a full UK driving licence and is a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

33 days annual leave (pro rata)

Career development and training

Access to Rewards & Benefits platform

Wellbeing support

Access to Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Instant access to earned wages

24/7 GP service

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension contribution

Free meals and onsite/local parking

Qualifications

• You will need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting.
• Apply paint, varnish, and finishes.
• Repair and maintain painted surfaces.
• Ensure high standards in decorating work.
• Assist in material procurement.
• Maintain cleanliness in the work area.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Assist with maintenance checks and repairs.

Skills

Previous experience in painting and decorating

Face-to-face experience of dealing with people

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

This role as a Painter and Decorator at Elysium Healthcare's Gregory House in Workington involves creating a well-presented and safe environment for vulnerable individuals. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the appearance and upkeep of the facility, undertaking a variety of painting and decorating tasks, and ensuring a clean and organized work area.

Main duties of the job

As a Painter and Decorator, you will be responsible for leading all decorating tasks, preparing surfaces for painting, applying finishes, repairing and maintaining painted surfaces, and ensuring work is completed to a high standard. You will also assist with material procurement, maintain a safe work environment, and support the maintenance team as needed.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health, learning disability, and neurorehabilitation services in the UK. With over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services, the organisation is committed to delivering high-quality care and supporting the wellbeing of its staff.

Job responsibilities

Do you take pride in creating a well presented and safe environment? Join Elysium Healthcare as a Painter and Decorator at Gregory House and be valued, supported and recognised as you help create a comfortable environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

You will work 22.5 hours per week (over 3 days), where not two days will be the same as you will be responsible for the appearance and maintenance of Gregory House in Workington.

You will turn your hand to all decorating and painting-related tasks as you work towards schedules and maintaining safe working practices when operating hand, power and workshop tools. This includes undertaking local risk assessments and following site security.

If you enjoy being on the move and using your skills to assist the service to create a supportive and caring environment, then apply today.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Proper preparation of surfaces for painting
• Applying paint, varnish, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, or sprayers (where risk assessed)
• Repairing and maintaining painted surfaces, including touch‑ups and refinishing
• Ensuring all decorating work is completed to a high standard and within project timelines
• Assisting with the selection and procurement of painting and decorating materials through the correct protocol
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly stored
• Following health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment
• Assisting in regular checks, repairs, and maintenance of all buildings
• Assisting the maintenance team where required and covering maintenance duties for periods of absence
• Assisting with coordinating and chaperoning contractors on‑site, completing any required paperwork

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Previous experience in painting and decorating
• Face‑to‑face experience of dealing with people
• Ability to work under pressure, and respond to the Regional Facilities Manager requests
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Where you will be working

Location: Furness Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3PD

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,430 (Pro rata)
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (Pro rata) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely‑Vate; Your one‑stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.