Female support worker - Permanent - Part Time - Carrickfergus

Female support worker - Permanent - Part Time - Carrickfergus

ID: Job Specialism: Operations - Northern IrelandLocation: CarrickfergusSalary: 13.00 per hourClosing Date: Monday, 2nd November 2026

Looking for work thats varied, sociable and genuinely worth doing?

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Were looking for Support Workers to join our team at Edenvale in Carrickfergus, a welcoming residential service supporting people with sensory impairment and complex needs, with a strong commitment to quality and to the training and development of our staff. These are permanent roles working 25 to 30 hours per week on a two-week rota, paying 13.00 per hour.

You dont need previous experience. Full training is provided. What matters most is your attitude, your warmth and your willingness to get involved.A full driving licence is desirable for this role but not essential.

Please note: this post is restricted to female applicants. This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, caring, and empathetic
• Positive, with a can-do attitude
• Passionate about enhancing other peoples lives
• Reliable and committed
• Willing to attend training and develop in their role

This role might include supporting people with:

• Personal care and hygiene
• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning
• Finances and medication
• Getting out into the community for activities and social events
• Their social life and leisure interests

Benefits:

• 24 days holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
• Free Access NI Check
• Free access to over 100 online and face to face training
• On-going development opportunities
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Employee referral scheme
• Health and well-being support
• Pension Scheme
• Discount scheme
• Wisdom App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application

About Sense

Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. Thats why were committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.

We know theres always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and were working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.

If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a

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