Peripatetic Painter & Decorator

Care Concern Group is a market leading, family-owned care group operating over 80 care homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

We’re looking for a talented Peripatetic Painter and Decorator to bring colour and creativity to our care home, ensuring that every room reflects a warm, welcoming environment for our residents and staff.  This role would be covering a number of care homes within the region.

Why This Role is Important

As Painter and Decorator, you’ll have a direct hand in shaping the look and feel of our care home. Your expertise will ensure that every surface you touch is beautifully finished, enhancing the overall ambiance and creating a comfortable, inviting space for everyone who lives and works here.

What You’ll Do

• Project Evaluation: Accurately assess the size and scope of the areas to be painted, ensuring you’re well-prepared for the job ahead.
• Setup and Safety: Erect or install scaffold towers, work platforms, stepladders, and other support structures, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
• Surface Preparation: Carefully prepare work areas, protecting surfaces that don’t require painting with covers or sheets.
• Pre-Paint Work: Prepare surfaces for painting by removing old paint, levelling surfaces, and filling in any cracks or holes.
• Interior and Exterior Painting: Skilfully paint interior and exterior walls using brushes, rollers, and other tools, delivering a flawless finish every time.
• Exterior Coatings: Apply coatings, coverings, and claddings on external walls to protect and beautify the building.
• Varnishing: Apply varnishes to various surfaces, adding a polished, durable finish.
• Quality Control: Inspect painted surfaces meticulously, rectifying any flaws or defects to ensure a perfect result.
• Cleanup: Remove tools, supports, and clean-up work areas, leaving the space as neat and tidy as you found it.

Qualifications & Experience

• SVQ in Painting and Decorating: A solid foundation in painting and decorating techniques.
• Proven Track Record: Consistent and successful work history, demonstrating your skills and reliability.
• Independent Worker: Ability to work independently, managing your tasks with precision and care.
• Good Communicator: Effective communication skills to coordinate with other team members and understand the needs of the care home.
• Experience in Care Homes: Experience working in care homes or large units is beneficial, helping you adapt your skills to our specific environment.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impression with your painting and decorating skills, we’d love to have you on board. Join us in creating a beautiful, comfortable space that our residents and staff can truly enjoy.

Benefits

• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid PVG
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)