Domestic​/Porter

Our fabulous Domestic teams across Greater Manchester are expanding and we are looking to recruit a caring and compassionate, hard working individual.

The vacancy will be at:

Domestic Vacancies:

1 X 25 hour post

Our fabulous Domestic teams across Greater Manchester are expanding and we are looking to recruit a caring and compassionate, hard working individual.

The vacancy will be at:

Riverside Centre:

Domestic Vacancies:

1 X 25 hour post

Job Purpose: To maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment within the hospital, 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 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.
• 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.

Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

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, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of 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

• 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

• Good communication skills
• Desire to work in a mental health hospital environment

• Domestic/Housekeeping experience
• Previously used cleaning equipment

• Willingness to learn new skills
• To be able to work as a team or independently

• To be able to work shifts
• Awareness of colour coding

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website…