Domestic​/Porter

This domestic post sits within the domestic team at the Riverside Centre, run by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, and is a 25-hour role. The work centres on cleaning patient areas, offices and communal spaces, disinfecting surfaces and sanitary facilities, and handling clinical waste under infection control rules. It suits someone without prior experience, as full training is given.

Sponsorship is not offered except where a temporary immigration exemption applies.

• Clean patient areas, staff rooms, offices and communal spaces to hospital standards
• Clean and disinfect surfaces, floors and sanitary facilities regularly
• Dispose of waste safely under infection control and clinical waste protocols
• Replenish supplies such as soap, paper towels and toilet tissue
• Report maintenance issues or hazards promptly
• Follow confidentiality and safeguarding policies in patient areas
• Follow health and safety rules, including PPE and COSHH guidelines

• Good communication skills
• Desire to work in a mental health hospital environment
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to work as a team or independently

• Domestic or housekeeping experience
• Previous use of cleaning equipment
• Ability to work shifts
• Awareness of colour coding

• Pay enhancements of 30% for evenings from 8pm and Saturdays, and 60% for Sundays and bank holidays
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card discounts