Support Worker – Maternity Cover – Fixed Term – Part TimeID: 313975Job Specialism: Operations – Northern IrelandLocation: CarrickfergusSalary: 13.00 per hourClosing Date: Wednesday, 17th June 2026
Looking for a new challenge?
Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We have an opportunity to join our well-established Day Centre Service as a Support Worker at Meadowbank Resource Centre in Carrickfergus. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave, working 30 hours per week: Monday to Thursday, 8:15am3:45pm, paying 13.00 per hour.
The service runs Monday to Friday, so you won’t need to work weekends; ideal if you’re looking for a good work-life balance in the care sector. The service also benefits from four weeks of fixed leave across the year, covering Easter, July, and the Christmas and New Year period.
You’ll be supporting people with a range of complex needs, including sensory loss and learning disabilities, to take part in the activities they love; whether that’s sports, cooking, trips to the theatre, or heading out into the community. No two days will be the same.
Please note: a full driving licence is essential for this role.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Positive, with a can-do attitude
- Caring and empathetic
- Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives
- Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role
This role in Carrickfergus might include supporting people with:
- Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning
- Personal care and hygiene
- Managing their finances
- Medication and wellbeing
- Going into the community for shopping or other trips
- Their social life and leisure activities
You don’t need previous experience to join us as a Support Worker, we’ll give you full training to get you started.
Benefits
- 24 days of annual leave.
- Wisdom app – free access for all employees to mindfulness application
- Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
- Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
- Free ACCESS NI check
- Travel season ticket loans.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- A 350 refer-a-friend scheme.
- Ongoing development opportunities.
Ready to make a difference?
To apply, please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone’s contribution is valued and we ensure they’re given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit:https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
Precise Location: Units 4,5 & 6 Carrickfergus Enterprise Agency, Meadowbank Road, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8YF, United Kingdom…