Support Worker – female only

Introduction to the role: We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, caring and proactive individual to join our busy supported living service 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 will be supporting individuals in developing their independence, building on their strengths, and leading a fulfilling, active life within their community.

Due to the personal care needs of the people we support in this service, this role is open to female applicants only in line with the Equality Act 2010.

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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