Painter & Decorator

About the role

In your role as a Painter & Decorator at HC-One you will undertake painting and decorating duties in order to present the homes to the highest standards helping HC-One to become the First Choice Care Home in the community. Maintaining a clean, safe and homely environment to meet the needs of Residents and Colleagues. You will be responsive and flexible as the needs of the Homes change.

You will report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Resident, Colleague, self or another. You must understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.  This full-time position will cover multiple care home and so therefore you must be able to drive, shared company vehicle provided

HC-One are looking for someone with effective engagement and communication with Residents, the Home Manager and other colleagues. You'll undertake general painting and decorating in all part of the Care Home as required, including but not limited to making good any damage prior to decoration, wallpapering, painting of walls, ceilings and fixtures and fittings. You will understand and ensure the implementation of the care home’s health and safety policy and emergency and fire procedures promoting safe working practise in the care home as well as ensuring all equipment used is clean and well maintained. You will also complete mandatory and specialist training related to your role, on or off site as and when required to maintain, update professional knowledge and competence.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken. 

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as a Maintenance Operative we will invest in you, and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
• Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family and we are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.