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Job description

Looking for a new challenge? Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families. You don’t need any previous experience to become a support worker with Sense. We’ll give you full training for our part time and full time roles. We have exciting opportunities to join our brand new Sense Hub Belfast as a Support Worker. This is a permanent position, working 25 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 10am - 3pm. Sense are offering £12.50 per hour. Opening its doors in 2025, the new Sense Hub Belfast will increase the support Sense can provide by 50% and offer new spaces for the community to engage with the organisation. In addition to expanding existing services, the Hub will enable Sense to provide new, vital services with a proven successful track record. These include: A day service for disabled adults, offering a range of regular activities where people can get support, try new things, and make new connections. An early intervention service for children with disabilities 0-8 years old that enhances existing support for deafblind children. Arts, Sports and Wellbeing programmes in partnership with local providers. A transition and employment service that will support disabled people as they move into adulthood. The new Sense Hub Belfast will ensure that the 52,000 people across Northern Ireland with a complex disability have somewhere they can enjoy now and in the future. Support for the disabled community cannot wait any longer and we hope you can join us in transforming the lives of those who need help most.  Any contribution can help make the dream of a more inclusive and accessible community for disabled people more of a reality. You will be supporting individuals who have a range of complex needs, including sensory loss and learning disabilities, to do the activities they enjoy; this might include sports, acting, trips to the theatre, cooking, or supporting someone to attend social events. Helping to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing.

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

Essential Skills

• Registered or willing to register with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
• Willing to undertake or already hold a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Have a minimum of 6 to 12 months' experience in a care or support role (paid or voluntary)
• Have excellent communication skills; verbal, written, and interpersonal
• Flexible to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holiday

Desirable Skills

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or currently working towards it)
• Understanding of the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) and its role in regulated care environments
• Full clean UK Driving Licence
• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities, autism, dementia, or mental health needs
• Proficiency in British Sign Language (BSL) or Makaton