Job reference number:
GE2524
Region:
Brighton & Hove
Hours per week:
Up to 37.5 hours and part time available
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
£23,810 FTE + Sleep in Shifts paid at £69.76 per shift
Who we are:
The Grace Eyre Foundation is a charity based in Brighton & Hove and the wider Sussex community that has been working with people with a Learning Disability and autistic people since 1898. Our mission is to work towards being led by people with Learning Disabilities and autistic people to deliver high-quality housing, support and activities in their local communities. The people we support tell us that they want “good support from kind and friendly people” – so that is what we are looking for!
Introduction to the role:
We are seeking passionate, caring, and dedicated individuals to join our team as Outreach/24/7 Support Workers in Brighton and Hove. If you are committed to making a real difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism, we would love to hear from you. In this role, you’ll be supporting individuals in developing their independence, building on their strengths, and leading a fulfilling, active life within their community.
As a Support Worker, you’ll provide tailored care and support to individuals in both their homes and the community. Your role will focus on helping people live as independently as possible, beyond daily living tasks you may be supporting individuals to build on self-esteem, personal growth, and active participation in social and community activities.
Brief outline of the role
The role will be to support them to be as independent as possible with all daily living tasks. You will be required to support them with their regular routines and activities, maintain their tenancy, learn new skills around cooking and support with personal care and medication.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
No applicant for employment or employee will be treated less favourably than another on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership or pregnancy & maternity, and we encourage applications from people with learning disabilities or identify with being on the autistic spectrum/neurodiverse.
Staff benefits include:
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- One paid celebration day a year
- Cost of living support package such as rental deposit scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Generous refer-a-friend scheme
- One paid volunteering day a year
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Enhanced death in service
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible working opportunities
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
We are also:
- Accredited as a Disability Confident Leader
- Accredited as an Investors in People employer
Successful applicants will be required to provide details of 2 referees. One must be your most recent employer, however if you have not undertaken employed work before, a reference from voluntary work, educational facility or personal reference can be accepted. You must also undertake an enhanced DBS Disclosure and provide proof of your right to work in the UK.
Please apply by filling in an application form. You can also apply by completing an accessible application form, downloading this and emailing it to recruitment@grace-eyre.org. or alternatively by sending a CV and cover letter to recruitment@grace-eyre.org . Please state clearly which job you are applying for and the location
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If you are unable to complete our application form or if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments, please contact us on the recruitment email above.
Closing Date: 12/10/2025