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Bank Painter & DecoratorNHS

Thatcham, RG19 8ET Bank £13.11
Posted 24 July 2026 Closing date 24 August 2026
Thatcham Rail Station (0.9 miles away) Newbury Wharf (3.4 miles away)

Job summary

Do you take pride in creating a well presented and safe environment? Join Elysium Healthcare as a Bank Painter and Decorator at Thornford Park and be valued, supported and recognised as you help create a comfortable environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Working flexible hours to suit, you will turn your hand to all decorating and painting-related tasks as you work towards schedules and maintaining safe working practices when operating hand, power and workshop tools. This includes undertaking local risk assessments and following site security. If you enjoy being on the move and using your skills to assist the service to create a supportive and caring environment, then apply today. Your responsibilities will include: Leading all decorating tasks Proper preparation of surfaces for painting

Main duties of the job

Join Elysium Healthcare as a Bank Painter and Decorator at Thornford Park to create a well-presented and safe environment. You'll undertake decorating tasks, maintain safe practices when using tools, and follow site security. Responsibilities include leading decorating tasks, preparing surfaces, applying paint using brushes or sprayers, repairing painted surfaces, and ensuring work meets high standards. You'll assist with material procurement, keep the work area clean, follow health and safety guidelines, perform regular building checks, assist the maintenance team, and coordinate on-site contractors. Successful candidates need previous painting experience, people skills, ability to work under pressure, and a full UK driving license with vehicle access.

Job description

Do you take pride in creating a well presented and safe environment? Join Elysium Healthcare as a Bank Painter and Decorator at Thornford Park and be valued, supported and recognised as you help create a comfortable environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Working flexible hours to suit, you will turn your hand to all decorating and painting-related tasks as you work towards schedules and maintaining safe working practices when operating hand, power and workshop tools. This includes undertaking local risk assessments and following site security.

If you enjoy being on the move and using your skills to assist the service to create a supportive and caring environment, then apply today.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading all decorating tasks
  • Proper preparation of surfaces for painting
  • Applying paint, varnish, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, or sprayers (where risk assessed)
  • Repairing and maintaining painted surfaces, including touch-ups and refinishing
  • Ensuring all decorating work is completed to a high standard and within project timelines
  • Assisting with the selection and procurement of painting and decorating materials through the correct protocol
  • Maintaining a clean and organized work area, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly stored
  • Following health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment
  • Assisting in regular checks, repairs, and maintenance of all buildings
  • Assisting the maintenance team where required and cover maintenance duties for periods of absence
  • Assisting with coordinating and chaperoning contractors on-site, completing any required paperwork

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

  • Previous experience in Painting and Decorating
  • Face-to-face experience of dealing with people
  • Ability to work under pressure, and respond to the Regional Facilities Manager requests
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Where you will be working:

Thornford Park is a 141 bed hospital set within 21 acres of Berkshire countryside, offering a seamless care pathway across medium and low secure services, psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs), and rehabilitation flats. The site supports men and women with complex Mental Health needs, Personality Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Autism—often with histories of offending or previous placement challenges.

Services include:

  • Medium & Low Secure Units for acute and long-term care
  • PICUs for individuals in psychiatric crisis
  • Older Adult Services with age-appropriate, holistic interventions
  • Specialist Learning Disability & Autism Pathways with integrated secure settings and step-down flats

You’ll be part of a recovery-focused, multidisciplinary team helping people move safely toward greater independence. Thornford Park is easily accessible via Thatcham train station, with shuttle transport available.

Location: Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET

What You’ll Get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

  • Hourly rate of £13.11 (Plus a 12.07% Holiday Allowance Uplift)
  • Weekly pay!
  • Two-week paid induction
  • App access to book shifts easily and quickly
  • Free meals and parking
  • Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability
  • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

About us

Elysium Healthcare operates over 80 services across England and Wales, focusing on Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, Autism, and more. A part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium employs over 86,000 people globally. Thornford Park, part of Elysium, is a 141-bed hospital in Berkshire, offering secure services, psychiatric intensive care units, and rehabilitation flats for individuals with complex mental health needs. Elysium values staff wellbeing, offering benefits like weekly pay, paid induction, app access for shift booking, free meals, parking, mandatory training, and wellbeing support. Committed to safer recruitment and Disability Confident employer status, Elysium champions inclusive recruitment.

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