Facilities Management Assistant- Domestic/Cleaner | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A large NHS trust is seeking a Facilities Management Assistant (FMA) to join the Estates and Facilities Department at Clockview Hospital, Liverpool. The role involves providing cleaning and housekeeping services within an acute mental health ward, adhering to national cleanliness standards. Candidates should have good communication skills and a willingness to work independently or as part of a team. Training will be provided for those with related experience.

Benefits

Flexible working requests considered

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, catering, or NHS environments is beneficial.
• Knowledge of national standards of cleanliness and NHS colour coding.
• Willingness to work within an acute mental health ward environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning and catering duties in an acute mental health ward.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Adhere to health and safety practices.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Estates and Facilities Department for a Facilities Management Assistant (FMA) Domestic to work in Clockview Hospital. The post is suited to a motivated and experienced domestic services worker who will provide a cleaning and housekeeping service round the Secure Division, ensuring national cleaning standards, PLACE requirements and CQC standards are met.

We are looking to recruit a team member who has a flexible approach to their workload, can work to deadlines and demonstrates high standards of quality in their work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning and catering duties in an acute mental health ward environment, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness at all times.
• Work independently or as part of a team, exhibiting excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Adhere to health and safety practices and safe working procedures, contributing to a safe and hygienic environment.
• Support ward staff and visitors, ensuring the ward meets national cleanliness standards and the NHS colour coding system.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role (cleaning, catering, NHS) is beneficial but full training will be given.
• Knowledge of national standards of cleanliness and NHS colour coding.
• Good communication skills, a pleasant personality and a willingness to work within an acute mental health ward environment.
• Ability to work within a team or independently with an understanding of health and safety in relation to safe working practices.

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday 3.30‑7.30 pm, 20 hours per week. Some experience in a similar role would be beneficial; full training will be given.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
• Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check required.
• Employer: Mersey Care, a large NHS trust providing physical and mental health services across the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Sunday 23 Nov 2025.