Support Worker - Female Waking Night

DIMENSIONS SOMERSET SEV LIMITED; Hayle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days paid annual leave

Career progression

Learn to drive program

Salary advance

High street discounts

Life assurance & pension

Industry-leading training

Enhanced DBS paid by employer

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker in Hayle to provide overnight care for three ladies with learning disabilities. You’ll help them settle, offer comfort, and ensure a safe, respectful environment through the night.

This role suits patient, compassionate individuals who stay calm, work independently yet value teamwork, and are comfortable recording care plans using IT systems. Shifts will be discussed at interview and may include overtime.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates compassion and a genuine desire to support individuals.
• Ability to stay calm and reassuring during night shifts.
• Comfortable using IT systems to record care plans and logs.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out keeping safe checks to ensure security and comfort.
• Maintaining a clean, hygienic space that is welcoming and safe.
• Recording important information using IT systems (care plans, logs).
• Creating a therapeutic, reassuring atmosphere that promotes wellbeing at night.
• Supporting people to enjoy late evenings or nights in meaningful ways.
• Providing personal care when needed with dignity and respect.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Tech literacy

Team player

Job description

Location

Hayle

Closing Date

02/11/2026

Salary

£13.76 Per Hour

Reference

DS04789

Employment Type

Permanent

Department

Support Worker

Support Worker - Female Waking Nights Location: Hayle 36 hours £13.76

About Discovery

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

Join our friendly team at Greenbanks as a Waking Night Support Worker, where you'll provide dedicated overnight support to three wonderful ladies with learning disabilities and diverse support needs. While many nights are calm and settled, you'll be a reassuring presence, ready to provide support whenever it's needed. From helping someone settle back to sleep to offering comfort and encouragement, you'll play an important role in creating a safe and happy home. You might even enjoy the occasional late-night Disney movie marathon with one of the women before helping her settle down for the night.

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.

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.

Shifts - To be discussed at interview

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 & Company Pension
• Industry leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us

• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
• Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
• As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

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.