Facilities Assistant ( Relief Domestic) Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Pennine Care Nhs Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a dedicated Facilities Assistant to join their Facilities team. This role involves providing essential cleaning services across various settings, including wards and clinics, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety. The ideal candidate will be committed to following Trust policies and procedures while working as part of a supportive team. With a focus on maintaining a safe and hygienic environment, this position offers a chance to contribute to the well-being of the community. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and maintaining hygiene standards.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive relief cleaning service across various settings.
• Ensure compliance with infection control and safety procedures.

Skills

Cleaning Standards Compliance

Infection Control Procedures

Health and Safety Procedures

Waste Disposal

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Facilities Assistant (Relief Domestic) position to work on the FGH site. Mon – Fri 08.00 - 14.30 = 30 hrs per week.

The postholder will be a member of the Trust’s Facilities team and will provide a comprehensive relief cleaning service for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT). The Facilities Assistant (Domestic) will work across the Trust’s in-patient and/or community settings as assigned, which may include working on wards, clinics or admin areas.

The role may include weekend working to provide relief support as required.

Responsibilities:

1. Carry out tasks in line with Trust policy, national cleaning standards and local instruction.
2. Ensure that infection control, COSHH and health and safety procedures are always followed.
3. Follow the cleaning schedules that have been provided for each area to ensure the areas achieve the required levels of cleanliness at all times.
4. Report any incidents or near misses as per Trust policy.
5. Ensure that cleaning equipment and machinery is stored correctly and left in a clean condition and report any defects to the supervisor.
6. Dispose of all categories of waste safely and in accordance with Trust guidelines.
7. Work on a weekly rota to cover relief shifts during periods of absence and annual leave, which may include weekend and evening working.
8. Be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures.
9. Attend mandatory training and other training as required. This may include training online using a mobile phone or computer.
10. Work as part of the team to ensure cleaning tasks are completed in all areas.
11. Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the supervisors.

The postholder will be joining the facilities team which is within the Capital Estates & Facilities Services department at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

The Job description and person specification for this role has been attached separately to this advert. Should further information be sought ahead of an interview, please use the contact details below.

This advert closes on Friday 27 Dec 2024.