Support Worker

Sense; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Carrickfergus seeks a Support Worker to provide essential support to individuals with sensory impairments. This role involves assisting with daily tasks such as cooking, personal care, and community outings. The position is permanent, offering 27 to 33.25 hours per week on a rolling rota. Candidates should be willing to work towards relevant qualifications and promote dignity and respect in care delivery. Salary is £12.50 per hour, with 2 vacancies available.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Personal care and hygiene.
• Helping with finances.
• Medication and wellbeing.
• Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
• Supporting people with their social life and night life.

Skills

Willing to work towards relevant qualifications

Able to promote dignity and respect when delivering care

Full UK Drivers Licence (desirable)

Job description

It's an exciting time atSense, we now have anopportunity for a Support Worker to join ourResidential ServiceinCarrickfergus.These are permanent contracts, working 27 to 33.25 hours per week, with a variation of shifts over a 2 week rolling rota.Edenvale Avenue is a10 bedded residential service supporting individuals with sensory impairment and/or complex needs, abeautifulservice, offering a supportive working environment which iscommitment to quality, and an emphasis on training and development of our staff!The high staffing ratios reflect Sense’s commitment to provide high quality services that meet the unique needs of the people we support.Staff who carry out shifts at Edenvale residential may be expected to assist the people we support to attend our day centre Monday- Friday between 10am and 2.30pm. This includes assisting individuals with their morning routines, helping them prepare and pack for the day ahead, and attending the day centre with them, where they will participate in a range of activities catered to their likings, such as socialising, swimming, going to the café and arts & crafts.Staff will then support individuals to return home to Edenvale and provide customised support for the remainder of their shift, tailored to suit each individual's needs. This can include support to maintain own routines, doing personal shopping, support with food preparation and medication.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Personal care and hygiene.
• Helping with finances.
• Medication and wellbeing.
• Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
• Supporting people with their social life and night life.

Skills and Qualifications

• Willing to work towards relevant qualifications.
• Able to promote dignity and respect when delivering care.
• A full UK Drivers Licence is desirable for this role.

Vacancy ID 1747547 Job ref. 296722 Job Sector Carers and Support Workers Area Co Antrim Location Carrickfergus Salary £12.50 per hour. No. vacancies 2 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 33.25 Published date 25/11/2025 Closing date 09/12/2025 Worktime 2 week rolling rota, days to be confirmed.