Female support worker

Sense International; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Free Access NI Check

Free training (100+ online and face-to

Ongoing development opportunities

Flexible working

Employee referral scheme

Health and well-being support

Pension Scheme

Discount scheme

Wisdom App – mindfulness app

Job summary

Sense is seeking a Female Support Worker for Edenvale in Carrickfergus. The role is permanent part-time, 25–30 hours weekly, at £13.00 per hour. Training is provided; prior experience is not required.

A full driving licence is desirable but not essential, with a commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care. The post is restricted to female applicants under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. You will join a welcoming residential service supporting people with complex needs and sensory

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Attitude, warmth and willingness to get involved are valued above all.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support.
• Assist with everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Support independence and participation in activities.
• Assist with finances and medication where needed.
• Support access to community activities and social events.

Skills

Warmth and empathy

Positive attitude

Reliable

Willingness to learn

Team player

Job description

Female support worker

Overview

• ID

  328202

• Salary

  £13.00 per hour

• Type

  Permanent - Part Time

• Location

  Carrickfergus

• Hours

  25 - 30 hours per week

• Closing Date

  02/11/2026

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Looking for work that’s varied, sociable and genuinely worth doing?

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We’re looking for Support Workers to join our team at Edenvale in Carrickfergus, a welcoming residential service supporting people with sensory impairment and complex needs, with a strong commitment to quality and to the training and development of our staff. These are permanent roles working 25 to 30 hours per week on a two-week rota, paying £13.00 per hour.

You don’t need previous experience. Full training is provided. What matters most is your attitude, your warmth and your willingness to get involved. A full driving licence is desirable for this role but not essential.

Please note: this post is restricted to female applicants. This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, caring, and empathetic
• Positive, with a can-do attitude
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives
• Reliable and committed
• Willing to attend training and develop in their role

This role might include supporting people with:

• Personal care and hygiene
• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning
• Finances and medication
• Getting out into the community for activities and social events
• Their social life and leisure interests

Benefits:

• 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
• Free Access NI Check
• Free access to over 100 online and face to face training
• On-going development opportunities
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Employee referral scheme
• Health and well-being support
• Pension Scheme
• Discount scheme
• Wisdom App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application

About Sense

Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.

We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.

We are a disability confident leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers

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 ACCESS NI 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/

Closing Date

02/11/2026