Male Waking Night Support Worker

Dimensions Ltd.; Telford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Career progression

Learn to Drive scheme

Salary advance scheme

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Job summary

Dimensions Ltd in Telford (TF2) is recruiting a Male Waking Night Support Worker to support a young man in his 20s who lives in his own bungalow. The role involves 27 hours per week, 10:30pm–7:30am shifts, and providing medication support within a structured Positive Behaviour Support plan.

Ideal candidates are calm, reliable and capable of building trusting relationships. The role requires participating in community activities and coordinating with a team of professionals to promote

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autistic individuals or people with learning disabilities is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to follow structured routines and support plans.
• Willingness to learn and develop specialist skills around Positive Behaviour Support.

Responsibilities

• Provide waking night support and monitor wellbeing.
• Administer medication and follow established routines.
• Record keeping, handovers and working with colleagues and professionals.
• Support community activities and help the person pursue what matters to him.

Skills

Calm

Patient

Consistent

Structured routines

Great communicator

Team player

Observant

Job description

Male Waking Night Support Worker – Telford (TF2)

Location: Telford (TF2)

Hours: Part Time – 27 Hours Per Week

Pay: £14.16 per hour

About Dimensions

At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job – you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. Together, we make a real difference – for the people we support 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.

"Being a Support Worker is a great opportunity, because you directly improve someone's quality of life, empower their independence, and build trusting, meaningful relationships while growing personally and professionally."– Current Support Worker

If you're calm, reliable and enjoy supporting people to achieve their goals while working as part of a dedicated team, this could be the perfect opportunity.

About the role

We're looking for a committed Male Waking Night Support Worker to join our team in Telford (TF2), supporting a young man in his 20s who lives in his own bungalow.

The gentleman we support is an autistic person with a learning disability and communicates without words. He has a structured lifestyle and benefits from consistent support from colleagues who take the time to understand his communication, preferences and routines.

This is an exciting time to join the team as he continues a transition journey towards greater independence within his home environment. Currently, support is provided on a 2:1 basis, with future plans for some support within the home to move towards 1:1 support where appropriate. Support in the community will remain 2:1.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues to deliver support in line with Positive Behaviour Support approaches and Proact-SCIPr-UK strategies, ensuring consistency, structure and positive outcomes.

About the person you will support

He leads a very active lifestyle and enjoys:

• Long walks
• Hiking
• Going to the gym
• Bike riding
• Spending time out and about
• Following structured routines
• Doing the things that matter to him

Building trust, understanding communication preferences and maintaining consistency are key aspects of this role.

Support includes

• Providing waking night support and monitoring wellbeing
• Administering medication
• Supporting established routines and schedules
• Following Positive Behaviour Support plans
• Using Proact-SCIPr-UK approaches and strategies
• Supporting communication in personalised ways
• Accurate record keeping and handovers
• Working closely with colleagues and professionals
• Supporting community activities where required
• Supporting the person to do the things that matter to him

Shifts

Waking Nights

• 10:30pm – 7:30am
• 27 hours per week

Rotas are provided in advance to support planning and work-life balance.

About you

You'll be a great fit if you're:

• Calm, patient and consistent
• Comfortable following structured routines and support plans
• A confident communicator and team player
• Able to build trusting relationships over time
• Observant and attentive to non-verbal communication
• Comfortable supporting someone who may at times experience behaviours of distress
• Physically active and happy supporting community-based activities
• Reliable and organised
• Willing to learn and develop specialist support skills

Experience supporting autistic people, people with learning disabilities, Positive Behaviour Support approaches or Proact-SCIPr-UK is preferred, but not essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Gender Requirement: Male applicants only. Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement due to the specific needs of the person we support.

Rewards that make a difference

• £14.16 per hour
• 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.