Kibble is a specialist provider of services for at-risk children and young people across the UK. Many of the young people the charity cares for have experienced significant trauma in their lives, and we provide a safe, stable environment that is both nurturing and therapeutic. With a robust support network and a wide range of integrated services, we offer young people opportunities and encourage them to believe in themselves, feel a sense of belonging, and realize their own self-worth.
What is the Job Function?
Joining our long-established maintenance team primarily based on our 24/7 multi-function campus, you will carry out a wide range of painting and decorating duties.
Main Duties:
* Prepare and clean surfaces prior to painting or decoration.
* Apply primer, undercoat, and finishing coats using a variety of brushes, rollers, or sprays.
* Estimate materials required to complete tasks.
* Assist in maintaining an inventory of stocks of paint and all associated materials.
* Liaise with the Facilities Manager regarding the purchase of appropriate tools and equipment.
* Maintain an awareness of all health and safety rules applying to all decorating work and tools and equipment used to ensure that safe working practices are observed.
* Maintain a commitment to continue developing own skills, attending further training as appropriate.
* Provide work experience opportunities for young people as required.
What qualification and experience are we looking for?
* Fully experienced in all aspects of the trade.
* Time Served & City & Guilds qualified (or equivalent).
* Experience of working with apprentices.
* Willingness to engage with young people.
* A full UK driving licence is essential for this post.
* As the job can be physically demanding, the postholder should have a good level of general fitness.
What do we offer?
Pension, holidays (up to 8 weeks per year), and employee benefits including cash4health, employee assistance programme, free parking, free meals, plus access to onsite physio.
Notes:
* This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post holder at the present time; however, Kibble reserves the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.
* Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity, and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble’s stated policy on equal opportunities.
* The successful candidate will be subject to PVG Scheme Membership. Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you from working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups), and every case is taken on an individual basis.
* Appointments will be subject to a twelve-month probationary period.
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