Facilities Assistant ( Relief Domestic) | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Pennine Care NHS FT; Bury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Facilities Assistant (Relief Domestic) to provide relief cleaning across inpatient and community settings. The role operates on a 30-hour week (Mon–Fri 08:00–14:30) with potential weekend work and requires adherence to infection control and health & safety procedures.

The post sits within the Capital Estates & Facilities Services department. Training will be provided, and duties include cleaning across clinical, sanitary, and administrative areas in

Qualifications

• Infection control and health and safety procedures must be followed.
• Carry out tasks in line with Trust policy and local instructions.
• Attend mandatory training and other required training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out relief cleaning duties across clinical, sanitary and administration areas.
• Follow cleaning schedules to ensure required cleanliness levels.
• Work on a weekly rota to cover relief shifts, including weekends/evenings.

Skills

Infection control

Health & safety

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Facilities Assistant ( Relief Domestic) | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Unfortunately this role does not attract sponsorship under current government legislation, therefore if you require a certificate of sponsorship to support a visa application, we will be unable to proceed with your application.

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 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.

The Facilities Assistant (Relief Domestic) is responsible for carrying out relief cover to provide general cleaning duties at PCFT. Cleaning duties will be carried out in all areas including clinical, sanitary and administration areas, in accordance with the cleaning schedule, policy, procedures and standards The Facilities Assistant (Relief Domestic) must:

• Carry out tasks in line with Trust policy, national cleaning standards and local instruction.
• Ensure that infection control, COSHH and health and safety procedures are always followed, including:
• Follow the cleaning schedules that have been provided for each area to ensure the areas achieve the required levels of cleanliness at all times.
• Report any incidents or near misses as per Trust policy.
• Ensure that cleaning equipment and machinery is stored correctly and left in a clean condition and to report any defects to the supervisor.
• Dispose of all categories of waste safely and in accordance with Trust guidelines.
• Work on a weekly rota to cover relief shifts during periods of absence and annual leave, which may include weekend and evening working.
• To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures.
• Attend mandatory training and other training as required. This may include training online using a mobile phone or computer.
• Work as part of the team to ensure cleaning tasks are completed in all areas.
• 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#PennineCarePeopleand 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 Sunday 15 Nov 2026