Regional Decorator - Handyman - South

Roseberry Care Centres; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional care community in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Regional Decorator to ensure the upkeep of care home environments across multiple locations. Responsibilities include general maintenance, painting, and enhancing spaces for residents. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, practical skills, and good interpersonal abilities. This role includes travel within the region, offering a supportive team environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Supportive team environment

Employee Assist Programme

Go the Extra Mile Awards

Employee Of The Month

FlexEarn

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ).
• Experience in handyman/maintenance work in a similar environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally with staff and residents.

Responsibilities

• Carry out painting, wallpapering, touch‑ups, and updates.
• Perform general maintenance duties including minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and prioritize safety-related issues.

Skills

Relevant trade qualifications or training

Experience in decorating

Practical skills in painting, carpentry, basic plumbing

Good interpersonal skills

Problem-solving and time-management skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Join Our Caring Community.

Are you passionate about creating warm, safe, and comfortable spaces for residents, families, and staff? At Roseberry Care, we’re looking for a hands‑on, proactive Regional Decorator who is committed to keeping our home running smoothly and making a real difference to the daily lives of others—especially older and vulnerable people.

Location

Regional between Sheffield and Buckinghamshire
Hours: 37.5 Per Week

About Us

Roseberry Care is a warm and welcoming community with over 1,500 dedicated professionals across 27 homes—from Morpeth to Milton Keynes. We support nearly 1,200 residents, offering everything from elderly and dementia care to care for younger adults with neurological or physical disabilities.

At the heart of everything we do: Kindness, inclusivity, and putting people first—always.

Your Role

As a Regional Decorator/Handyman, you will be responsible for the upkeep and enhancement of our care home environments across multiple locations. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in creating warm, safe, and comfortable spaces for residents, families, and staff. The successful candidate will travel between care homes within the region, carrying out a mix of decorating and general maintenance tasks to maintain high standards of appearance and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Carry out painting, wallpapering, touch‑ups, and decorative updates to ensure a homely, welcoming environment for residents.
• Perform general maintenance duties including minor plumbing, electrical repairs, carpentry, and furniture assembly.
• Ensure all work is completed in a safe, tidy, and resident‑friendly manner, minimizing disruption where possible.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from care home managers, prioritizing urgent safety‑related issues. Support external contractors when on site.
• Maintain tools and equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards at all times.
• Travel regularly across the assigned region with flexibility to support different care homes as needed.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualifications or training (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ).
• Proven experience in decorating and general handyman/maintenance work in a similar environment.
• Strong practical skills in painting, carpentry, basic plumbing, and other trades.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with care home staff and residents.
• Strong problem‑solving and time‑management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly within the region.

Benefits

• Mileage 0.45p for first 10,000 miles and then 0.25p thereafter.
• Supportive, friendly team environment.
• Employee Assist Programme for mental health & well‑being support.
• Go the Extra Mile (GEM) Awards – celebrating your amazing work.
• Employee Of The Month – appreciating our employees.
• FlexEarn – access your earnings early for any extra shifts worked.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn £200 for every successful referral.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate and proud of your profession, and want to be part of something special— we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today

Apply today and become a valued member of the Roseberry Care family—where your dedication, skill, and kindness will help shape brighter days for every resident.

Contact

Roseberry Care Centres
PO Box 213
Houghton le Spring
DH4 9DL