Overview
Casual Support Worker – Relief
ID: 319414
Job Specialism: Operations – Northern Ireland
Location: Dunmurry
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Closing Date: Friday, 7th August 2026
Are you looking for work that fits around your life?
Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We’re looking for Casual Support Workers to join our team in Dunmurry on a flexible, bank basis, paying £13.00 per hour.
You’ll cover shifts as and when needed, with shifts available across days and nights in 9, 12, and 14 hour patterns; a great option for someone looking to get into the care sector or fit work around other commitments. Full training will be provided.
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.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Warm, caring, and empathetic
- Reliable and flexible with availability
- Positive, with a can-do attitude
- Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives
- Willing to attend training as needed
This role in Dunmurry might include supporting people with:
- Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning
- Personal care and hygiene
- Finances and medication
- Going into the community for shopping, trips, and social activities
- Their social life and leisure interests
Benefits:
- Free ACCESS NI check
- On-going development opportunities
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
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.
If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. 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
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
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/
Precise Location: Community Based, Dunmurry, , Dunmurry, County Antrim, -, United Kingdom
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
