Support Worker - Female Waking Night

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Taunton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime uplift

Flexible shifts

30 days annual leave

Career progression

Learn to Drive scheme

Salary advance (up to 50%)

High Street discounts

Life Assurance & Pension

Industry-leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for

Job summary

Dimensions Group is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker for Taunton. You will help create a safe, calm, and supportive night environment across two nearby homes, with rotating shifts to cover three nights per week.

As part of a caring team, you’ll record health and safety notes, support residents with routines, and provide personal care when needed, always with dignity and respect. Training and DBS are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for people with disabilities or in supported living settings.
• Ability to work night shifts and maintain safety and dignity.
• Willingness to learn and follow care plans and recording systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out night checks to ensure safety and comfort.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic environment during the night.
• Record notes and health and safety checks using IT systems.
• Support residents with evening or night routines with dignity.
• Provide personal care when required with compassion.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Location

Taunton

Closing Date

20/09/2026

Salary

£15.54 Per Hour

Reference

DS04760

Employment Type

Permanent

Department

Support Worker

Support Worker - Female 1 - 3 Waking Nights per weekTaunton 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

You will work 3 nights per week across two nearby homes in Taunton, both located within an approximate 2-mile radius of each other. One home supports five gentleman, while the other supports three men and one women, all with a range of disabilities and support needs.

Each night, you’ll play a vital part in creating a safe, calm and comforting environment where people feel secure, respected and well-supported.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out regular keeping-safe checks to ensure everyone is comfortable and settled
• Maintaining a clean, hygienic and welcoming environment throughout the night
• Accurately recording important information using our easy-to-use IT systems, including support notes and health and safety checks
• Creating a reassuring, therapeutic atmosphere that promotes wellbeing
• Supporting people with their evening or night-time routines in ways that matter to them
• Providing personal care, when required, always with dignity, compassion and respect

This role is ideal for someone who understands that even quiet moments of support can make a meaningful difference.

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

• 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.