Porter/ Domestic inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED
TUE 5 NOV 2024
The role of Porter/Domestic at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust involves working 30 hours per week at Atherleigh Park, with shifts scheduled between 6 am and 8 pm across five days, including weekends and bank holidays. The primary responsibility is to support the Soft Services Department in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff, adhering to the Trust's standards and the National Cleaner Hospitals Programme.
In addition to a competitive salary, the position offers significant pay enhancements for evening, weekend, and bank holiday shifts, as well as generous annual leave that increases with service duration. Employees can also benefit from perks such as an excellent pension scheme, discounts through a Blue Light Card, and programs promoting employee wellbeing.
In addition to a competitive salary, the position offers significant pay enhancements for evening, weekend, and bank holiday shifts, as well as generous annual leave that increases with service duration. Employees can also benefit from perks such as an excellent pension scheme, discounts through a Blue Light Card, and programs promoting employee wellbeing.
The vacancy for Domestic/ Porter are in the following area:
Atherleigh Park
working 30 hours per week 6 hours per day (between the hours of 6am and 8pm 5 days out of 7 this would include working weekends and bank holidays
To assist colleagues within the Soft Services Department to providing a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues, in line with the Trust's Standards and the National Cleaner Hospitals Programme.
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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
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To work as a Porter or Domestic staff in the UK, several skills and qualities are beneficial, including:
1. Physical Fitness: The role often involves lifting, carrying, and moving items, so good physical health and stamina are important.
2. Attention to Detail: Porters and domestic staff must pay attention to cleanliness and organization, ensuring that rooms and areas are kept tidy.
3. Communication Skills: Good communication is essential for interacting with guests, colleagues, and management.
4. Time Management: The ability to manage time efficiently to complete tasks within specific time frames is crucial.
5. Customer Service Skills: A friendly and professional demeanor is important for assisting guests and addressing their needs or concerns.
6. Teamwork: Being able to work effectively as part of a team is vital, as you’ll often coordinate with other staff members.
7. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think on your feet and resolve issues quickly is beneficial in this role.
8. Basic Cleaning Skills: Knowledge of cleaning techniques and the use of cleaning products and equipment is important.
9. Health and Safety Awareness: Understanding safety protocols and best practices for maintaining a safe environment is essential.
10. Adaptability: Being flexible and able to adjust to changing tasks or priorities as needed in a busy environment.
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