Title:  Painter and Decorator

Painter and Decorator – Regional

Covering our homes in Worcestershire and the West Midlands

£Competitive salary  – Plus Company Van

40 hours per week

Why work for us?

We spend so much time at work don’t we, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let’s have some fun while we’re at work, support each other and work hard as a team.  There’s loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it and everyday job satisfaction for all regardless of role. 

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can ‘feel’ the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors.  The team at Sanctuary Care is special and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.

Where you’ll work

You will provide a service to our Care Homes across Worcestershire and the West Midlands significant travel will be expected as part of the role.

Are you our next Painter and Decorator?  Here’s more about the role:

• Carry out painting and decorating duties to ensure a high standard of decor in accordance with contract and service specifications to multiple care homes within a specified region.                                                      
• Duties include preparing surfaces and surrounding areas by washing walls, repairing holes or removing old paint in an efficient and tidy manner, moving furniture and equipment as necessary to reach the entire surface of a project, and keeping a tidy work area at all time                
• Communicate with customers to understand their needs and desired look for a project. Calculate the amount of materials and time required, source and purchase appropriate supplies from approved vendors and provide regular, accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer ensuring accurate work records are completed
• Respond positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations in accordance with contract and service specifications.                                                          
• Resolve problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed, in line with agreed processes within contract and service specifications.                                                         
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and stocks are replenished as needed in accordance with the agreed requisition procedures and budgets.                                            

What skills do I need?

• A current driving licence
• Recent experience in similar role                                    
• Analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions                       
• Working to deadlines and prioritising work loads                                             
• Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation                                          

Benefits and rewards

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Life assurance
• CQC performance bonus
• Overtime enhancement
• Occupational sick pay after qualifying period
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Contributory pension from Sanctuary Care
• Access to a free 24/7 support service providing support including legal, financial, emotional and medical advice
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more via ‘Sanctuary e-hub’
• Criminal Records Checks are funded by Sanctuary Care.

We hope you feel you could be our next team member. 

Job Reference: 223719

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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference.  We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission.  We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.