Hours per week
Up to 37.5 hours and part time available
Contract type
Permanent
Salary
£26,228.00 FTE per annum + 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 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.
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, who 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
Additional information
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.
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