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 in our Supported Living Services and our Outreach services in the community. 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 support individuals in developing their independence, building on their strengths, and leading fulfilling, active lives within their communities.
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 involves assisting the people we support in living as independently as possible across all aspects of daily life.
You will help individuals maintain their routines and engage in meaningful activities, including:
- Supporting with cooking and meal preparation
- Providing personal care
- Assisting with medication
- Helping to manage personal finances
- Supporting with attendance at appointments
We have full or part time roles available so please state on your application or covering letter what you are looking for.
The people we support say:
We want people who will respect our home and individual needs. That are fun and have a good sense of humour and enjoy going out and trying new things with us.
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
· A Living Wage 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 sending a CV and cover letter to [email protected]. You can also apply by completing an accessible application form, downloading this and emailing it to [email protected]. Please state clearly which job you are applying for and the location.
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Pay: £26,288.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Worthing BN11 3JN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
