JOB TITLE Independent Living Cleaner
POST NUMBER 000393
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 20 hours per week - 4 hours per day
SALARY RANGE Starting at £25,949 pro rata for the hours worked
CONTRACT TYPE Fixed Term until 31/3/2027 with possible extension
LOCATION Stevenage
About the role
We are currently looking for a conscientious, hard-working person to join our team of Independent Living cleaners that are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the communal areas of our Independent Living and Extra care schemes including guest rooms and laundry. Duties will include hoovering, dusting, sweeping, wiping and sanitising etc.
You will need to be flexible as you will be required to cover at any scheme in Stevenage. It is essential that you have use of a vehicle which has business insurance cover in order for you to be able to carry out your duties. A mileage allowance will be payable.
About you
The successful candidate will have:
• excellent domestic cleaning skills
• good communication skills at all levels
• good administration and record keeping skills
• a flexible outlook and attitude to working in a customer focussed team.
• be able to work on their own initiative and have prioritisation skills
• basic computer skills for emails, word and excel.
Uniform is provided.
This post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service
Check.
Our benefits
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: Available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities: All our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• Leave: A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• Holidays: 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• Training: An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Travel: Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycling: Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: Secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: Via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Wellbeing: Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
How to apply
All applications must be made on online
For an informal discussion about this role please contact:
Name: Linda Rodney or Claudia Brett-Hulse
Job Title: Senior Specialist Support Officer / Specialist Support Programme Officer
Phone Number: 01438 242912
Email: linda.rodney@stevenage.gov.uk or claudia.brett-hulse@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 1 October 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing: 12 October 2026
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board | Hertfordshire County Council
We are changing.
Stevenage Borough Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by Stevenage Borough Council on 1 April 2028, it is expected that the majority of roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.
LGR is one of the biggest changes we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better.
To find out more, visit Local Government Reorganisation | Shaping Hertfordshire's Future
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All.
