Facilities Assistant - Domestic

Job summary

We are now looking for staff to be based at Withington Community Hospital to deliver excellent support services to the Trust. As a Facilities Assistant - Domestic you will deliver a full and comprehensive cleaning service to the departments in Withington Community Hospital. You may also be required to support at our Intermediate Care Units Buccleuch Lodge, Willow Bank Lodge, and Dermot Murphy. We have a Monday - Friday 16:30-20:00 post available. As we are a healthcare organisation that is open 7 days per week, the successful candidates may be asked to work on bank holidays, including Christmas. Please note that this is a domestic cleaning role and not a nursing assistant role.

Main duties of the job

Provision of cleaning services within a Hospital/Healthcare environment whilst working closely with Ward/Department staff to ensure a high-quality service provision. To work closely and support other facilities services such as catering, linen and portering to ensure the seamless delivery of facilities services.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe, a great place to start or grow your career. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do. You'll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here. You'll find that we're committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we'll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter. Most importantly, you'll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You'll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we're All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

• Essential Qualifications: Good written and spoken English and ability to do basic maths.
• Desirable Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English, Cleaning training qualifications, Customer care training qualifications, Basic food hygiene level 2 certificate.
• Essential Knowledge: To understand and be able to carry out instructions to set specifications; Understanding and awareness of confidentiality.
• Desirable Knowledge: Good knowledge of food safety.
• Essential Training & Experience: Demonstrate basic knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Desirable Training & Experience: Experience of working within a healthcare environment; Previous experience in a similar post.
• Essential Skills & Abilities: Able to adapt to meet service needs; Ability to multi-task; Good interpersonal skills.
• Essential Attributes: Ability to work within a team without constant supervision, utilising own initiative.

Employer details

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Address: Withington Community Hospital, Nell Lane, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2LR
Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Facilities Team Leader, Robert Peak, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], [contact hidden]