Respite Support Worker – Compassionate & Flexible

Company: Sense
Apply for the Respite Support Worker – Compassionate & Flexible
Location: Newtownabbey
Job Description:

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Short Breaks (Respite) Service in Newtownabbey. This is a permanent position offering 12 hours per week at £13.00 per hour, with shifts across a variety of days, evenings, and weekends.

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 might include supporting people with:

  • Personal care and daily living tasks
  • Everyday activities and social engagement
  • Getting out into the community
  • Building confidence and independence
  • 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.

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. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/

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Posted: June 1st, 2026