Domestic | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 30 Hours per week
Closing Date: 09/04/2026
About this job
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: Prestwich Hospital
Position: X 1 Domestic Assistant
Purpose of the Role: 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform cleaning duties in patient areas, staff rooms, offices, and communal spaces in line with hospital standards.
- Regularly clean and disinfect surfaces, floors, and sanitary facilities.
- Safely handle waste disposal in accordance with infection control and clinical waste protocols.
- Replenish essential supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet tissue.
- Report any maintenance issues or hazards promptly.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding policies when working in patient areas.
- Comply with health and safety regulations, including correct use of PPE and COSHH guidelines.
- Experience not essential as full training will be given.
- Important Information: This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria under temporary exemptions introduced on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions apply to workers who have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously since before 04/04/2024.
Benefits
- Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays; 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.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme.
- Blue Light Card Discounts.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff who deliver services from more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford and Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world’s most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
See attached detailed job description and person specification: Staff benefits. This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Mar 2026.
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