Female Support Worker - Waking Night

Discovery; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive payrate with uplift for

Flexible shift patterns

30 days paid Annual Leave (including公

Opportunities for career progression

Learn to Drive scheme (up to 30 drive

Salary advance scheme (up to 50% of);

High Street Discounts

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Job summary

Discovery in Taunton is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker (Female) for a full-time night shift from 10pm to 7am at Eliot Court. You will help keep residents safe, comfortable, and supported while promoting wellbeing and dignity through attentive care, accurate record-keeping, and compassionate interaction.

The role emphasises independence within a team and a commitment to respectful, person-centred care in a residential setting.

Qualifications

• Care deeply about people and want to help create safe, positive nights.
• Value inclusion and respect, treating everyone with dignity.
• Stay calm and reassuring, even when things feel challenging.
• Enjoy working independently but also be part of a team.
• Comfortable using technology to keep accurate records.
• Able to provide personal care when needed with empathy.
• Flexible and reliable in nightshift duties.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out regular keeping safe checks to ensure everyone feels secure and comfortable.
• Maintaining a clean, hygienic space so that the environment is welcoming and safe.
• Recording important information using our IT systems – from support plans to health and safety logs.
• Creating a therapeutic, reassuring atmosphere that promotes wellbeing throughout the night.
• Supporting people to enjoy their late evenings or nights in ways that matter to them.
• Providing personal care when needed, always with dignity and respect.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Independent work

Team collaboration

IT literacy

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker - Female
Location: Taunton
Full time - Up to 5 nights per week
Driver Licence: Automatic

At Discovery, you’ll discover more than a job – you’ll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Guided by our values, we create an inclusive, rewarding environment where your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. As a Waking Night Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in making every night safe, comfortable, and meaningful for the people we support.
Together, we’ll make a real difference – for them, and for you

Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 — our eighth consecutive year of recognition.

About the role

As a Waking Night Support Worker at Eliot Court, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the eight people who live here feel safe, comfortable and well supported throughout the night. While the home settles down in the evening, your support helps provide reassurance, promotes wellbeing, and ensures any overnight needs are responded to promptly and sensitively.

Your role will include:

• Carrying out regular “keeping safe checks” to ensure everyone feels secure and comfortable.
• Maintaining a clean, hygienic space so that the environment is welcoming and safe.
• Recording important information using our easy-to-use IT systems – from support plans to health and safety logs – so we can provide the best care possible.
• Creating a therapeutic, reassuring atmosphere that promotes wellbeing throughout the night.
• Supporting people to enjoy their late evenings or nights in ways that matter to them.
• Providing personal care when needed, always with dignity and respect.

Shifts: 10pm - 7am

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings compassion, reliability, and a genuine desire to make a difference. You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Care deeply about people and want to help create safe, positive nights for those who need support.
• Value inclusion and respect, treating everyone with dignity and kindness.
• Stay calm and reassuring, even when things feel challenging – your presence makes a difference.
• Enjoy working independently but also feel part of a team that shares the same purpose.
• Are comfortable using technology to keep accurate records and follow support plans.
• Can provide personal care when needed, always with empathy and understanding.
• Bring flexibility and reliability, knowing that your role is essential to someone’s wellbeing.

Rewards that make a difference

• A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all?paid for by us)
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• High Street Discounts – Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Use of AI in the recruitment process:

AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities.
If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.

Discovery

The Exchange, Bridgwater, Somerset
TA6 4RR