Facilities Assistant

All our live jobs are listed here. If you can't find the job or role you're looking for, please do check back or register your interest for jobs so we can keep you posted.Main area Facilities Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 7am - 3pm) Job ref 311-H733-24-KSite Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Birch Hill Hospital Town Rochdale Salary £24,169 per annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 24/11/2025 23:59 Interview date 09/12/2025If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeoplePLEASE NOTE THAT PREVIOUS UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLYWe are looking to recruit a full time 37.5 hours Relief Facilities Assistants (Domestic) to work at Birch Hill Hospital, Rochdale.The post holder will be a member of the Trust’s Facilities team and will provide a comprehensive cleaning service for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT). The Facilities Assistant (Domestic Relief) will work across the Trust’s in-patient and/or community settings as assigned, which may include working on wards, clinics or admin areas.Main duties of the jobThe Facilities Assistant (Domestic Relief) is responsible for general cleaning duties at PCFT. Cleaning duties will be carried out in all areas including clinical, sanitary and administration areas, in accordance with the cleaning schedule, policy, procedures and standards The Facilities Assistant (Domestic Relief) must:Carry out tasks in line with Trust policy, national cleaning standards and local instruction.Ensure that infection control, COSHH and health and safety procedures are always followed, including:Follow the cleaning schedules that have been provided for each area to ensure the areas achieve the required levels of cleanliness at all times.Report any incidents or near misses as per Trust policy.Ensure that cleaning equipment and machinery is stored correctly and left in a clean condition and to report any defects to the supervisor.Dispose of all categories of waste safely and in accordance with Trust guidelinesTo undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.To be familiar with and comply with all Trust policies & proceduresAttend mandatory training and other training as required. Mandatory training includes fire safety training, moving and handling training and infection control training. This may include training online using a mobile phone or computer.Work as part of the team to ensure cleaning tasks are completed in all areas.Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the supervisors.Working for our organisationThe postholder will be joining the facilities team which is within the Capital Investment and Estates Services department at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud to provide our#PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe Job description and person specification can be found in the documents to download section below. We will be looking for you to give examples of how you meet each of the essential and where possible desirable criteria. Please use your supporting information section to write your examples.Sponsorship cannot be provided for this role. You must have the right to work in the UK.Person specificationExperienceExperience of delivering cleaning servicesExperience following COSHH and health and safety proceduresExperience carrying out cleaning services in line with colour codingExperience of cleaning services in a healthcare environmentExperience working to the NHS national cleaning standardsExperience working in a mental-health NHS TrustEducation/QualificationsNVQ 2 or equivalent experienceKnowledgeKnowledge of the principles of cleaning servicesKnowledge of cleaning methodsKnowledge of NHS national cleaning standardsKnowledge of NPSA colour codingSkills and AbilitiesGood liaison and verbal communication skills.Punctual and reliable timekeeperAble to read health and safety documents, such as risk assessmentsAble to complete training both face-to-face and online either via a mobile phone or computerAble to follow cleaning schedules and instructionsAble to work as part of a cleaning team in an environment🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards . These include:Identity verificationRight to work checkDisclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)Professional registration and/or qualification checkOccupational health assessmentEmployment history and reference validationAll applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.Please note:We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.Employer certification / accreditation badgesThe postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr