Children's Assistant (Holiday Support)
Children's Assistant (Holiday Support)
Overview
ID
310406
Salary
£13.00
Type
Casual
Location
Belfast
Hours
0
Closing Date
11/05/2026
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Are you looking for flexible, rewarding work that fits around your schedule?
Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose; and we're looking for a Children's Assistant (Holiday Support) to join our team in Belfast. This is a casual contract role paying £13.00 per hour, with a flexible working pattern across school holiday periods and the opportunity to remain on our casual bank year-round.
About the role
Based at our Sense Hub Belfast, you'll be supporting children during our holiday schemes; including summer, Easter and Halloween. As a casual member of staff, you'll pick up shifts during these agreed holiday periods, making this a great opportunity for those looking for flexible, meaningful work at key times of year.
No two days will be the same. Your priority will be empowering the children you support to get the most from every session; in a safe, fun and inclusive environment.
This role may include supporting children with:
- Learning new skills
- Personal care and hygiene
- Making sense of their environments and accessing their community
- Using the communication that works best for them
- Their social life and behaviour
We're looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
- 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
You'll also need:
- A QCF Level 2 Diploma in Childcare, Learning and Development or Playwork (or equivalent)
- A minimum of 6 months' experience working with children (essential)
- Experience working with children with special needs (desirable)
- Some knowledge of BSL or Makaton (desirable)
You must be aged 18 or over to apply.
About Sense
At Sense, we believe every disabled person deserves the opportunity to connect with others and be truly included in the world. We draw on our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative, and flexible support at every stage of life. We're proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Ready to make a difference?
To apply, please complete the supporting statement section of your application thoroughly as managers use this to shortlist candidates for interview against the Person Specification. We recommend reading the candidate guidelines, job description, and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close vacancies early.
No agency submissions please, any submissions made without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own, and no fee will be payable.
If you need any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team at 0121 393 4529 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. All offers of employment are therefore subject to an enhanced DBS check, where appropriate.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity and to celebrating the diversity of our staff, volunteers, and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued, and we believe 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/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/
Closing Date
11/05/2026