Part Time Painter & Decorator

NHS; Kendal; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kendal is looking for a part-time Painter and Decorator. The successful candidate will be responsible for all decorating tasks, ensuring high-quality work while maintaining a clean workspace. This opportunity provides various benefits, including career development and annual leave. Ideal candidates should have previous experience, a full UK driving license, and the ability to manage pressure effectively.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Annual leave of 33 days (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Painting and Decorating.
• Face-to-face experience of dealing with people.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Proper preparation of surfaces for painting.
• Applying paint, varnish, and other finishes.
• Repairing and maintaining painted surfaces.
• Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Previous experience in Painting and Decorating

Ability to work under pressure

Face-to-face experience of dealing with people

Job description

This is a part-time painter and decorator role at Elysium Healthcare's Ann House facility in Kendal. The successful candidate will be responsible for the appearance and maintenance of the property, including tasks such as leading all decorating work, preparing surfaces, applying paint and finishes, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. The role requires previous experience in painting and decorating, as well as the ability to work under pressure and respond to the Regional Facilities Manager's requests.

Main duties of the job

As a Painter and Decorator at Ann House, you will work 22.5 hours per week, where no two days will be the same. You will be responsible for the appearance and maintenance of the facility, including leading all decorating tasks, proper preparation of surfaces, applying paint and finishes, repairing and maintaining painted surfaces, ensuring work is completed to a high standard, assisting with material procurement, maintaining a clean and organized work area, following health and safety guidelines, and supporting the maintenance team as required.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. They have a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, providing opportunities for growth and development. Elysium Healthcare is part of the global Ramsay Health Care network, which employs over 86,000 people across 10 countries.

Job responsibilities

Do you take pride in creating a well presented and safe environment? Join Elysium Healthcare as a Painter and Decorator at Ann 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 a week, where no two days will be the same as you will be responsible for the appearance and maintenance of Ann House in Kendal.

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 organized 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 cover 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:

Our Kendal sites provide enhanced levels of support which allows people with continuing challenging behaviour and high support needs to be cared for in the least restrictive setting possible, but within a service which is robust and structured enough to meet their ongoing needs and risks.

The service ensures people lead positive and meaningful everyday lives, where they have choice and control, accessing mainstream services and facilities, engaging in work and training, in leisure opportunities, hobbies and areas of personal interest.

Residents are encouraged to be as independent as possible with the long-term aim of people moving onto a more independent living setting.

What you will get:

• Annual Salary of £25,246 FTE (Pro rata 22.5 hours per week)
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (Pro rata) (inc. Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
• Pension contribution to secure your future
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Enhanced Maternity Packages so you can truly enjoy this special time

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Text following is retained for context: 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role, you will need previous experience in Painting and Decorating, face-to-face experience of dealing with people, the ability to work under pressure and respond to the Regional Facilities Manager\'s requests, and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.