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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 a week, where no 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:
- Leading all decorating tasks.
- 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:
Location: Furness Road, Workington, Cumbria, United Kingdom, CA14 3PD
You will be working at Gregory House, a Learning Disability and Autism service, providing care and support to 22 adults who have a Learning Disability and/or Mental Health needs. You will work alongside the team helping to provide a specialist provision. The service has an enhanced level of support to allow 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 good 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. Gregory House encourages people 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 (Pro Rata)
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave Pro rata (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off! (Pro Rata)
- 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 Package 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.
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.
