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
The Housing Officer will need to provide an efficient, responsive, and sensitive housing support and service to Grace Eyre Housing’s current and future tenants with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health needs.
Brief outline of the role
The Housing Officer will provide contact, support, advice and guidance through Intensive Housing Management Plus to support tenants to maintain their tenancy. Duties include managing referrals, setting up tenancies, making housing benefit applications, responding to day‑to‑day repairs and maintenance, recording support, and liaising with local authorities, outside organisations, landlords and letting agents.
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
Requirements
Successful applicants must provide details of two referees, one of whom must be the most recent employer. If you have not had employment, a reference from voluntary work, educational facility or personal reference can be accepted. Applicants must also undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and provide proof of right to work in the UK.
Interview information
Interviews will take place the week commencing 10/08/2026.
Housing Officer in Brighton employer: Grace Eyre
The Grace Eyre Foundation is an exceptional employer, dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong focus on employee growth, enhanced benefits such as flexible working opportunities, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, we empower our team to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Located in Brighton & Hove, our charity fosters a culture of kindness and collaboration, ensuring that every support worker feels valued and inspired to contribute to their community.
