Introduction: 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 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.
Your Responsibilities
- 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 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 cover maintenance duties for periods of absence
- Assisting with coordinating and chaperoning contractors on‑site, completing any required paperwork
Qualifications
- 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
Public transport is limited to this site. You will ideally need to be a driver or live locally to Workington.
Location
Furness Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3PD
What You’ll Get
- 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.
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