Job requirements
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Able to function as a member of a team and support the management objectives of the department and Trust
- Skills
Able to deal with requests from service users, managers and staff in a friendly and helpful way
- Skills
Flexible
- Skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Skills
Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Skills
Able to carry out manual tasks
- Values
Continuous improvement – committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
- Values
Accountability – taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care
- Values
Respect – how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way.
- Values
Enthusiasm – demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
- Values
Support – actively supporting others with compassion and courage.
- Experience
Experience of working in a similar role.
- Qualifications
GCSE/O’Levels or experience.
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Able to maintain accurate records
- Skills
Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems
- Skills
Willingness to undertake further training as required.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the National Standards of Cleanliness
- Knowledge
Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of using cleaning equipment
- Experience
Training in Health & Safety and catering or cleaning tasks
- Experience
Experience of working in the NHS specifically Mental Health/ Community environment
- Qualifications
Foundation certificate in food hygiene level 2.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Estates and Facilities Department for an enthusiastic team member for a Facilities Management Assistant (FMA) Domestic cleaner.
The post is suited to a motivated and experienced Domestic services worker to work at the Brooker Centre.
The successful candidate will provide a cleaning service around this Division ensuring National cleaning standards, PLACE requirements and CQC standards are met
Main duties of the job
The provision of a high quality professional centered service ensuring all policies and procedures and standards are adhered to
To work to a high standard to meet national Standards
Work as part of a team working flexible hours to deliver cleaning cover throughout the year.
Work to an agreed cleaning schedule and complete relevant documentation.
Responsible for ensuring all cleaning equipment and cleaning agents are available.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
NHS experience and training in safety, health and catering or cleaning tasks.
Experience of working in a similar role (cleaning or catering).
Experience of working in the NHS.
Knowledge of the National Standards of Cleanliness and NHS Colour Coding.
Experience of dealing with people.
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 FMA Domestic Cleaner with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in Runcorn, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Cleaner role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Pro Rata Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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