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Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Good communication skills
- Skills
Desire to work in a mental health hospital environment
- Skills
Willingness to learn new skills
- Skills
To be able to work as a team or independently
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Domestic/Housekeeping experience
- Skills
Previously used cleaning equipment
- Skills
To be able to work shifts
- Skills
Awareness of colour coding
Job overview
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 Prestwich Position: X 1 Domestic Assistant Hours: 08 Hours 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- 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
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Domestic with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Domestic assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Per annum, Pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Nov 2026.
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