Painter & Decorator - Design Team

Location: Based in Potters Bar - Working in North & Midlands Area

Company van provided

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out the day-to-day painting and decorating on our services in order to ensure that they are maintained and kept in a good orderly fashion. Both internal & external decoration is also required. Some general maintenance may also be required.

Utilising key workforce information, adhering and understanding the CareTech Values.

Benefits:

31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays pro rata

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Dedicated learning & development programmes.

DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee recognition schemes

Carer progression within the company.

CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To carry out general maintenance as requested
• To carry out internal and external paint and decorating
• To assist in maintaining the outside fabric of the building.
• To ensure the safe use and storage of all equipment and materials.
• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and that of others. This includes contributing to a safe and secure environment for staff/residents.
• To assist in dealing with emergencies.
• To maximise the security of the premises.
• To carry out, as and when required, any additional duties and responsibilities as are reasonably compatible with this job description and deemed appropriate by your employer in the interests of the company.
• To identify defects and damage, reporting these promptly to the maintenance manager.

Person specification:

Ideally candidates be experienced in a specific trade that they wish to specialise in (Painting / Decorating / Grounds maintenance, Joinery, Plastering, Plumbing etc.) however this is not required if the candidate has adequate all round trade abilities.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of DIY tasks including grounds maintenance, painting and decorating, joinery, electrical fittings and plumbing.
• Knowledge of general health and safety requirements in the workplace.
• Keen interest in learning a trade.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to carry out general grounds maintenance
• Ability to attend work punctually and reliably.
• Ability to follow schedules and produce good quality work.
• Ability to work effectively in situations where a number of tasks need doing in a short timescale.
• Ability to carry out basic maintenance.
• Ability to use a range of maintenance equipment and materials.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with service users and staff whilst working in a busy environment.
• Ability to follow laid down procedures as well as willingness to suggest changes to improve systems.
• Ability to access all parts of the premises, by ladder if necessary.
• Ability to lift and move objects in line with H&S guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including ability to complete reports.
• Ability to deal with external visitors in a welcoming and helpful manner.
• Ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• No criminal record including convictions, cautions, reprimands, etc. which may be relevant to the safety and welfare of others.
• Current, clean driving licence is essential

Experience:

• Experience of equipment and materials in situations where care is needed to prevent harm to others.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Keen aptitude to learn new skills.

Training

• Health & safety
• Willing to attend other training as necessary.

The Organisation:

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme