Support Worker

Overview

• ID

  307439

• Salary

  £12.50 per hour

• Type

  Permanent - Part Time

• Location

  Malone

• Hours

  24 hours per week

• Closing Date

  06/04/2026

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Do you believe everyone deserves to live life to the full? So do we.

At Sense, we don’t just provide care, we champion independence. We are looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our vibrant supported living service in the heart of Malone. This is a part-time position offering 24 hours per week at a rate of £12.50 per hour, with a schedule that includes working alternate weekends to ensure our residents always have the support they need.

You’ll be joining an established, close-knit team supporting six incredible individuals. This is a house full of personality, in fact, one of the people we support was recently named Sense Person of the Year! 

No experience? No problem. We don’t hire based on a CV, we hire based on your values. If you are caring, positive, and ready to learn, we will provide all the expert training you need to feel confident and empowered in your role.

Your Impact

There’s no such thing as a "typical" day here because everyone we support is a unique individual. Your priority is empowering them to live the life they choose. This might include:

• Daily Adventures:Heading into Belfast for shopping, social clubs, or even a night out.
• Life Skills:Supporting with cooking, cleaning, and managing finances.
• Wellbeing:Assisting with personal care, hygiene, and medication.
• Work & Hobbies:Helping people engage with their jobs or favourite pastimes.

You must hold a full manual Drivers license, and be willing to drive a resident's vehicle.

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is 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.

Benefits

• 27 days of annual leave.
• Wisdom app- free access for all employees to mindfulness application
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Free life assurance policy.
• Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free ACCESS NI check if your role needs one.
• A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
• 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 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. 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/ #HIGH

Closing Date

06/04/2026