Location
Salary
£25,272 per annum pro rata
Profession
Estates and facilities
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
26 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 9 months (N/A)
Posted Date
12 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

4 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • domestic

    Experience and understanding of the role

  • domestic

    Infection prevention and safety

  • domestic

    Patient dignity and communication

  • domestic

    Teamwork and reliability

Desirable

4 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • domestic

    Previous experience within a cleaning, Domestic or housekeeping environment.

  • domestic

    Basic knowledge of infection prevention and control.

  • domestic

    Awareness of COSHH and safe working practices.

  • domestic

    Knowledge of colour-coded cleaning systems.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Facilities team at North View on a 9-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity leave cover.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality Facilities services within North View, helping to ensure that patients, staff and visitors are provided with a safe, clean, welcoming and well-maintained environment.

Working as part of the Facilities team, the postholder will be expected to maintain high standards of service delivery and contribute to the effective day-to-day running of the department. The role will involve working closely with colleagues across Facilities and clinical services, responding to operational requirements and ensuring that services are delivered consistently and professionally.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, a positive and flexible approach to work, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.

Main duties of the job

Undertake routine and scheduled cleaning duties within allocated areas of North View.Clean patient bedrooms, bathrooms, toilets, corridors, communal areas, offices and other clinical and non-clinical areas as required.Clean floors using the appropriate methods and equipment, including vacuuming, mopping and other approved cleaning methods.Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and other designated areas in accordance with cleaning schedules.Clean sanitary areas to the required standard and replenish consumable items where required.Undertake periodic and additional cleaning tasks when required.Respond appropriately to requests for additional cleaning, including following incidents or spillages.Ensure cleaning equipment is used correctly and is cleaned and stored safely following use.Maintain cleaning cupboards and work areas in a clean, safe and organised condition.Ensure appropriate colour-coded cleaning equipment is used in designated areas in accordance with local procedures.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached 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
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 9 months (N/A). The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.

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