Peripatetic Painter and 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.

Maintenance - Glasgow

Contract:

Full Time
Salary: £13.00 Per Hour
Shift type:
Mixed - Days & Nights

We’re looking for a talented Peripatetic Painter and Decorator to bring colour and creativity to our care homes, 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.

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.

• 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:
  Skillfully 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.

• 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.
• Driving Licence:
  Full UK Driving Licence & access to own transport required.
• 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.

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