Support Worker in Brighton inBrighton PUBLISHED MON 27 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£23,810.00 per year, pro rata
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The Grace Eyre Foundaiton rwJXytmxj
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 27 October 2025 Salary: £23,810.00 per year, pro rata Additional salary information: + Sleep in Shifts paid at £69.76 per shift Hours: Full time Closing date: 16 November 2025 Location: Brighton, East Sussex Remote working: On-site only Company: The Grace Eyre Foundaiton Job type: Permanent Job reference: GE2538 Apply for this job Summary 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: Would you like a fun and fulfilling role in social care that will help make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism? This is the place for you. Promoting and encouraging independence and social skills, day to day life skills. Brief outline of the role: We are currently looking for a Support Worker to work in the Brighton and Hove area in one of our supported living services. We welcome applications from both experienced Support Workers and those new to the care sector. Shifts will be a fixed 6 week rolling rota so you will always know what shifts you will be working Your role will be to support people with learning disabilities and autism with day to day tasks in either our supported living service or out in in the community. We support people with all aspects of their lives, such as daily living skills, medication, personal care and finances as well as accessing community activities. You will need to have good communication skills and just enjoy spending time with people. We are looking for people who are patient, compassionate, understanding and able to use their own initiative. It is a rewarding and varied role and one that really makes a difference to the lives of the people we support. It helps them to live a fulfilled life and achieve their goals and dreams with a little help from people who care. No experience is necessary. You probably already have the skills and attributes you need to make a great Support Worker, but you will receive full training. The people we support would like someone to support them who is kind, funny, likes going out in the community and has some experience of supporting people. We are looking for someone who is eager to get stuck in and become part of an amazing team. 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/neuro-diverse. 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. We are also: A living wage employer 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. How to Apply; Please apply by filling in an application form. You can also apply by completing an accessible application form, downloading this and emailing it to Please state clearly which job you are applying for and the location when emailing recruitment. We will handle any personal information you provide via this form in accordance with our privacy policy 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.
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.

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