Support worker - Permanent - Part Time, Newtownabbey

Support worker - Permanent - Part TimeID: 312901Job Specialism: Operations - Northern IrelandLocation: NewtownabbeySalary: 13.00 per hourClosing Date: Friday, 5th June 2026Could you be our next Support worker?

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

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

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: