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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 437-8066501-A
Job summary
The vacancies for Domestic Assistants are available in the following area:
- Moorside Unit - 25 hours per week on a rota basis, including early shifts, late shifts, weekends, and bank holidays, as required.
Main duties of the job
To assist colleagues within the Domestic Services Department in providing a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff, in line with the Trust's Standards and the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness.
Previous experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) NHS Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff members who deliver services across more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, alongside 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 UK's most vibrant and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the energy of the city centre, there are excellent shopping, entertainment, and dining opportunities to enjoy.
Wherever you go, you will experience the famous northern welcome, with communities known for their warmth, humour, and generosity.
At GMMH, our staff enjoy rewarding careers with opportunities to learn, develop their skills, and contribute new ideas that help improve the care and experience of our service users.
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Per Annum, Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
437-8066501-A
Job locations
Moorside Unit
Davyhulme
Trafford
M41 5SL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Desire to work in a mental health hospital environment
Desirable
- Domestic/Housekeeping experience
- Previously used cleaning equipment
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to learn new skills
- To be able to work as a team or independently
Desirable
- To be able to work shifts
- Awareness of national cleaning standards
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Desire to work in a mental health hospital environment
Desirable
- Domestic/Housekeeping experience
- Previously used cleaning equipment
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to learn new skills
- To be able to work as a team or independently
Desirable
- To be able to work shifts
- Awareness of national cleaning standards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Moorside Unit
Davyhulme
Trafford
M41 5SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Moorside Unit
Davyhulme
Trafford
M41 5SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)