Casual Support Worker - Respite Service

​Could you be a Sense Casual Support Worker?

It's an exciting time at Sense, as we now have an opportunity for a Casual Support Worker  to join our amazing team in our Short Breaks (Respite) Service located in Newtownabbey.

This is a casual role , with flexible hours to suit you . We work flexibly across the week so can offer part time / full time and relief / bank contracts.

Sense is offering £11.75 per hour.

Due to expansion of our Service, we have this exciting opportunity to join a small high-quality person-centered service.

The role will be based in our 2-bedded Short Breaks Residential service, supporting adults with complex needs.

The work involves varied shifts, from sleep in's, weekends evening and days. We are looking for people who want to have flexibility but are able to offer commitment and shared values in return, a great role for someone looking to get into the care sector!

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.

No two days will be the same

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live an independent life.

This role might include supporting people with :

Please note, this role may include regular sleep-in shifts. (This means sleeping over at the residence, with the possibility you might have to wake up to provide care in the night.)

Why work for Sense?

Sense is a national disability charity supporting everyone who is deafblind or has complex disabilities. We believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability.

Our work empowers thousands of people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world and fulfill their potential.

Work at Sense can be demanding and so isn’t for everyone, but it is also incredibly rewarding and valuable. Take a look at the video below to see why we do what we do.

Benefits

Ready to make a difference?