Painting​/Decorating Trainee; JobStart Scheme

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Salary: £12.21 p/h |
Location: Lisburn & Ballymena |
Type: 25 hrs per week (Temporary for 6 months through the Job Start Scheme)

The House to Home Trainee will work alongside the House to Home Supervisor to deliver the programme through painting and light-touch repairs. Opportunities available in ReStore Lisburn & Ballymena.

• Prepare a work area for painting and decorating, including using dust sheets.
• Preparing surfaces for painting including removing wallpaper.
• Painting using both brushes and rollers.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy work area at all times.
• Cleaning and storing tools and equipment after work.
• Attend assessments and deliver tool box basics training along with the House to Home Supervisor.
• Support with other tasks on House to Home and in the Habitat ReStore as required.
• Attend appropriate training as required.

There may also be an opportunity to engage in Habitat for Humanity's broader work; this could include supporting with schools/youth engagement, ReStore operations or helping raise the awareness of the organisation at events.

This role is being recruited through the Job Start scheme and is open to everyone. Please don’t be discouraged if you have never worked in retail or have little experience. Full training and mentoring will be provided. This is an opportunity for you to work as part of a team, to learn new skills that will build your CV, and get experience that you can use in many roles going forward.

Potential candidates should have:

• Positive and flexible approach
• Good interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

To be eligible to apply for the Job Start Scheme you must be aged between 16-65 years old and receiving a working age benefit and deemed eligible by a work coach. Please contact your work coach or local Jobs and Benefits Office to ensure you are eligible. They will supply further application details.

This position is funded through the Department of Communities Job Start Scheme.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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