<div><p>Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We have an opportunity to join our well-established Day Centre Service as a Support Worker at Meadowbank Resource Centre in Carrickfergus. <b>This is a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave, working 30 hours per week: Monday to Thursday, 8:15am–3:45pm, paying £13.00 per hour.</b></p><p>The service runs Monday to Friday, so you wont need to work weekends; ideal if youre looking for a good work-life balance in the care sector. The service also benefits from four weeks of fixed leave across the year, covering Easter, July, and the Christmas and New Year period.</p><p>Youll be supporting people with a range of complex needs, including sensory loss and learning disabilities, to take part in the activities they love; whether thats sports, cooking, trips to the theatre, or heading out into the community. No two days will be the same.</p><p><b>Please note: a full driving licence is essential for this role.</b></p><h3>We are looking for someone who is:</h3><ul><li>Positive, with a can‑do attitude</li><li>Caring and empathetic</li><li>Passionate about enhancing other peoples lives</li><li>Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role</li></ul><h3>This role in Carrickfergus might include supporting people with:</h3><ul><li>Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning</li><li>Personal care and hygiene</li><li>Managing their finances</li><li>Medication and wellbeing</li><li>Going into the community for shopping or other trips</li><li>Their social life and leisure activities</li></ul><p>You dont need previous experience to join us as a Support Worker, well give you full training to get you started.</p><ul><li>24 days of annual leave.</li><li>Wisdom app‑free access for all employees to mindfulness application</li><li>Matched pension contributions up to 5%.</li><li>Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).</li><li>Free ACCESS NI check</li><li>Travel season ticket loans.</li></ul><h3><b>Ready to make a difference?</b></h3><p>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.</p><p>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. Everyones contribution is valued and we ensure theyre given the opportunity to realise their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/</p></div>