Domestic

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay enhancements

Annual leave

Cycle to work

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Domestic Assistant to join the Riverside Centre team in Prestwich. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe hospital and office environment in line with infection control standards, supporting patients, staff and visitors.

You will work as part of a dedicated Domestic Services team, with full training provided. The post offers enhanced pay for evenings and Sundays, plus generous annual leave, cycle-to-work and a salary

Qualifications

• Experience not essential; full training provided.
• Able to work in patient areas while maintaining confidentiality.
• Commitment to infection control and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties in patient areas, staff rooms, offices and communal spaces.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces, floors and sanitary facilities regularly.
• Handle waste following infection control and clinical waste protocols.
• Replenish soap, towels and toilet tissue.
• Report maintenance issues or hazards promptly.
• Follow PPE and COSHH guidelines and health and safety rules.

Skills

Desire to work in mental health

Cleaning equipment experience

Willingness to learn

Team or independent work

Shift work

Colour coding awareness

Job description

Job Overview: Domestic Assistant - Riverside Centre

We are expanding our dedicated Domestic Services team across Greater Manchester and are seeking a caring, compassionate, and hardworking individual to join us.

Location: Community PrestwichPosition: X 1 Domestic AssistantHours: 08Hours per week

To maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment within the hospital & office areas, ensuring compliance with infection control standards and supporting the well-being of patients, staff, and visitors.

Main duties of the job

• Perform cleaning duties in patient areas, staff rooms, offices, and communal spaces according to hospital standards.
• Ensure all surfaces, floors, and sanitary facilities are cleaned and disinfected regularly.
• Handle waste disposal safely, following infection control and clinical waste protocols.
• Replenish supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet tissue.
• Report any maintenance issues or hazards promptly.
• Adhere to confidentiality and safeguarding policies when working in patient areas.
• Comply with health and safety regulations, including the use of PPE and COSHH guidelines.

Experience not essential as full training will be given.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Skills

• Desire to work in a mental health hospital environment
• Previously used cleaning equipment

Skills

• Willingness to learn new skills
• To be able to work as a team or independently
• To be able to work shifts
• Awareness of colour coding

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.