Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.
Regional Painter and Decorator
Covering our homes in Eastern Scotland
£26,603.20 per annum – 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 the North-East of Scotland, to cover our Homes based in Aberdeen and Dundee with the occasional cover to our Highland Homes (Invergordon and Dornoch)
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
- 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
- Exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, recognition 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.
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Job Reference: 216409
Closing date: 29 March 2024
We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.
Building Equality and Diversity
Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme) check in respect of protected adults will be necessary in the event of a successful application, which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.
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