Active Lives Support Worker
| Posting date: | 08 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,228 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 May 2026 |
| Location: | Brighton, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Grace Eyre Foundaiton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | GE2619 |
Summary
Who we are:
The Grace Eyre Foundation is a charity based in Brighton & Hove and the wider Sussex community, working with people with a Learning Disability and autistic people since 1898. Our mission is to be 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 to recruit a support worker for the Active Lives day service. Active Lives provides positive, meaningful activities for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Our activities mainly take place during the day, from 8.45 am to 4:45 pm.
These activities we deliver support people’s creativity, wellbeing, health, learning and development. We are certainly keen to recruit staff with skills in various areas, e.g. music, communication or dance. We are always keen to work with staff with a range of skills and interests, e.g., gardening or sports.
The support that we offer can be in small groups or individually, depending on needs and interests. This role does include providing one-to-one support (in the day service). The support we provide also includes travel/escorting to & from activities, medication, and personal care. We ensure all staff are fully trained and supported with this before this occurs. Having reasonable IT skills is an important part of this role.
Brief outline of the role:
We are looking for people who are patient, compassionate, understanding and able to use their own initiative. It is a rewarding and varied role. We really see people grow and change from the support that they receive.
Active Lives activities and projects are delivered in various locations community centres, leisure centres and art venues – including in our current base in Preston Park. You would be expected to work across these different locations. You will work closely with the Active Lives Team Leaders and wider Active Lives team. You will receive a full induction and regular support & training.
From directly speaking to the people that we support, they have told us that they want people who support and work with them to be nice and kind. “We want staff to give us space (when we need it) and be respectful”.
Ideal candidate should have a sense of fun, creativity and imagination – enjoying working with people is key. A love of animals, comedy and/ or storytelling would be great additions to the team.
You will have demonstrable commitment and positive attitude in working with people with learning disabilities and/ or autism.
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
Real Living Wage Employer
We will handle any personal information you provide via this form in accordance with our privacy policy
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 recruitment@grace-eyre.org. You can also apply by completing an accessible application form, downloading this and emailing this to recruitment@grace-eyre.org.
Please state clearly which job you are applying for and the location when emailing recruitment
The Grace Eyre Foundation is a charity based in Brighton & Hove and the wider Sussex community, working with people with a Learning Disability and autistic people since 1898. Our mission is to be 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 to recruit a support worker for the Active Lives day service. Active Lives provides positive, meaningful activities for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Our activities mainly take place during the day, from 8.45 am to 4:45 pm.
These activities we deliver support people’s creativity, wellbeing, health, learning and development. We are certainly keen to recruit staff with skills in various areas, e.g. music, communication or dance. We are always keen to work with staff with a range of skills and interests, e.g., gardening or sports.
The support that we offer can be in small groups or individually, depending on needs and interests. This role does include providing one-to-one support (in the day service). The support we provide also includes travel/escorting to & from activities, medication, and personal care. We ensure all staff are fully trained and supported with this before this occurs. Having reasonable IT skills is an important part of this role.
Brief outline of the role:
We are looking for people who are patient, compassionate, understanding and able to use their own initiative. It is a rewarding and varied role. We really see people grow and change from the support that they receive.
Active Lives activities and projects are delivered in various locations community centres, leisure centres and art venues – including in our current base in Preston Park. You would be expected to work across these different locations. You will work closely with the Active Lives Team Leaders and wider Active Lives team. You will receive a full induction and regular support & training.
From directly speaking to the people that we support, they have told us that they want people who support and work with them to be nice and kind. “We want staff to give us space (when we need it) and be respectful”.
Ideal candidate should have a sense of fun, creativity and imagination – enjoying working with people is key. A love of animals, comedy and/ or storytelling would be great additions to the team.
You will have demonstrable commitment and positive attitude in working with people with learning disabilities and/ or autism.
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
Real Living Wage Employer
We will handle any personal information you provide via this form in accordance with our privacy policy
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 recruitment@grace-eyre.org. You can also apply by completing an accessible application form, downloading this and emailing this to recruitment@grace-eyre.org.
Please state clearly which job you are applying for and the location when emailing recruitment