Support Worker - Nights

Sense; Dundee; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Induction

Work-shadowing

Job summary

Sense Scotland Dundee Respite is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker to provide calm, safety-focused care overnight.

The role is 35 hours per week, on a rolling rota with 9:45 PM–7:45 AM shifts, four nights Week 1 and three nights Week 2, across a supportive team. Full training, induction and shadowing are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to work night shifts and stay awake during night hours.
• Strong communication and teamwork to support individuals with complex needs.
• Commitment to person-centred care and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety checks and support evening and morning routines.
• Provide personal care, meals and medication administration as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe care environment and accurately update support plans and logs.
• Create a therapeutic, reassuring atmosphere to enhance wellbeing.

Skills

Team-working

Communication

Patience

Work ethic

Organised

Prioritisation

Willingness to learn

Job description

About us

Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care?

At Sense Scotland, we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking new talent to join us in supporting individuals with their everyday lives. Our vision is to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values.

Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.

Please note and consider before applying

• In order to improve and keep skills level up to date every 5 weeks you will be required to work a day shift rota over 5 days with a varied shift pattern.
• We do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.

About the service

Sense Scotland Dundee Respite is registered with the Care Inspectorate to provide a care home service for people with a learning disability and additional complex needs, including but not limited to, communication, behavioural support and sensory impairment.

Situated in the heart of the city and delivering 24-hour person-centred support, the service runs short breaks, respite and residential care seven days a week, all year round.

The core aim of Dundee Respite is to provide a fun and stimulating service unique and developed in consultation with the people we support and their families. The service provides opportunities for those who use it to access a range of activities both within the building and in the wider community, depending on individual wishes and aspirations. It offers an environment for people to meet up with their peers, enjoy leisure time together but also develop independent living skills.

The support delivered is unique to the person supported and tailored to their social, emotional and physical needs.

About the role

At Sense Scotland, we believe that night-time care is just as important as daytime support. Our Waking Night Support Team at Dundee Respite Service plays a vital role in ensuring that the people we support feel safe, comfortable, and valued throughout the night.

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you’ll be an integral part of a dedicated team, working to create a calm and reassuring environment where individuals with complex needs and learning disabilities can rest peacefully and wake up feeling secure, refreshed, and well cared for. This 35 hour role is key in maintaining the safety and well-being of the people we support during the night.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting regular "keeping safe" checks to ensure well-being.
• Supporting individuals with evening and morning routines.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Accurately updating support plans, incident logs, and health & safety records.
• Providing personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration.
• Creating a therapeutic, reassuring atmosphere to enhance well-being.

We provide full training, induction, and work-shadowing to set you up for success.

Shift details:

Shifts are 9:45 PM – 7:45 AM on a rolling rota

Our rota is designed to support work–life balance and follows a two-week rolling schedule:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

This means staff work four nights in Week 1 and three nights in Week 2, with the pattern repeating every two weeks.

Please note: In order to improve and keep skills level up to date every five weeks you will be required to work a day shift rota over 5 days with a varied shift pattern typically: 7.30am – 2.30pm / 11am – 7pm / 2pm – 10pm

About you

At Sense Scotland what is important is that all our staff have a genuine passion to make a difference in the life of someone with additional support needs.

What you will need to succeed

• Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities
• Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
• Strong work ethic and organised to support routines
• Able to prioritise and manage workloads
• Eager to develop
• A genuine passion for caring for others
• Patience and understanding

If you value the power of a smile and want to make a positive impact by helping those, we support engage in activities they love, this role is for you. Whether you have experience in health and social care and seek a better work-life balance or are considering a career change to start in social care, we want to hear from you!

Working for us

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment. View our Work With Us Information Pack.

For information: We reserve the right to close the advert early should we reach a maximum number of applications.

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