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To assist the Team Leaders in effectively managing the housekeeping teams, they will ensure that patient and staff environments are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards, and that services to patients and staff are provided effectively and efficiently.
The available position is for 30 hours per week, working early, late, and weekend shifts at the following area:
Please note: when this job closes, successful applicants will be contacted via telephone to attend an interview within a few days.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with the skills necessary to support and supervise the domestic staff, maintaining and improving the standard of the environment and services within the department.
They will provide effective support to staff and will need good people skills, coordination, communication, and collaboration abilities to perform this role effectively.
Working for our organization
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff, operating from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community mental health services across Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, and a wide range of specialist services across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Greater Manchester offers vibrant city life and beautiful countryside, known for its warmth, humor, and generosity.
Our staff enjoy their work, opportunities for development, and are encouraged to innovate to improve patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will help maintain a clean and safe environment in line with PLACE standards, the Trust’s standards, and the National Cleaner Hospitals Programme, contributing to infection control and prevention strategies.
The role requires flexibility to respond to the service needs across multiple sites operating 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Knowledge of health and safety, COSHH, and infection prevention, including PPE and color coding, is essential.
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
* Pay enhancements – 30% extra for evenings (after 8 pm) and Saturdays, 60% extra for Sundays and bank holidays.
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years.
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
Person specification
Skills
* Completed application form
* Experience supervising a team
* Experience working in a hospital environment
Abilities
* Ability to train staff
* Proficiency in Word, Excel, email
* Ability to complete rotas
* Good knowledge of inputting hours
Knowledge
* Knowledge of COSHH
* Experience using cleaning machinery
* IOSH certification
The Trust mandates all post holders requiring a DBS check to subscribe to the DBS Update Service, which costs £16 per year. Maintaining registration is required throughout employment.
Applicants with experience in mental health, learning disabilities, or substance misuse services, either as a service user or carer, are encouraged to apply.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and aims for a diverse workforce representative of the communities served, actively removing barriers for under-represented groups such as BAME, Disabled, and LGBT+ communities.
If you wish to discuss the recruitment process or need additional support, please contact us.
Use of AI in job applications
AI assistance in applications is monitored. The Trust reserves the right to verify responses and supporting statements during interviews.
Sponsorship
We are an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Not all roles are eligible for sponsorship; please review the UK Government’s website for details. If offered a role requiring sponsorship, eligibility will be checked, and offers may be withdrawn if criteria are not met.
Changes to sponsorship rules will be effective from 09/04/2025, which may impact health and care sector roles.
Experience outside the NHS
We value diverse skills and experience, including outside NHS roles, which may be considered for salary calculation on appointment.
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