Support Worker - Nights

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Ipswich is seeking Wake Night Support Workers to provide care for individuals at night. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, supporting personal care, and conducting wellbeing checks. The role offers on-the-job training and promotes a supportive work environment. Applicants must be reliable and confident working independently overnight, with flexible shifts available.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Access to early pay

Annual leave allowance

£500 refer-a-friend bonus

Paid training

Discounts through Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Reliable in conducting wellbeing checks and supporting with personal care.
• Ability to manage medication administration and keep accurate records.
• Experience in supporting individuals with varied needs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular wellbeing checks throughout the night.
• Support with personal care and medication administration.
• Help with light household tasks to maintain the environment.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Dependability

Confidence

Job description

Wake Night Support Worker - Make a Real Impact in Ipswich!

- Ipswich, Suffolk (IP1)

- £12.31 per hour

- 2 x 20-hour contracts available (Wake Nights only)

Shifts: 10pm-7am - Saturday to Tuesday, working alternate weekends

Are you someone who prefers working through the night and wants to make a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for two reliable Wake Night Support Workers to join our team in Ipswich, supporting three gentlemen aged 30-40 in a supported living home.

As a Wake Night Support Worker, your role is to ensure the people we support feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for throughout the night. You'll be responsible for conducting regular wellbeing checks, supporting with personal care, administering medication, and keeping accurate records. You'll also help with light household tasks like laundry and tidying up, making sure everything is ready for the next day.

We're looking for someone who's calm, dependable, and confident working independently at night. Full training will be provided. Induction and training will take place during weekday hours, and you'll also have the chance to shadow a night shift to help you settle in, this will depend on your previous experience and background.

There may also be opportunities to help out on day shifts occasionally, depending on the needs of the home.

Who We Are Looking For

There is no 'typical' support worker at Dimensions. Our team includes school leavers, career changers, experienced support workers, and those at the end of different careers who want to give back to their community. We recruit based on shared values and an eagerness to learn.

Why join Dimensions?

We're a not-for-profit organisation that puts people first, both the people we support and our colleagues. We've been recognised as a Great Place to Work for seven years running, and we're proud of the supportive, inclusive environment we've built.

You'll receive a free DBS check, access to early pay, and a generous annual leave allowance. We also offer a £500 refer-a-friend bonus, paid training, and access to a wide range of discounts through the Blue Light Card and our colleague benefits scheme.

Apply now.

- 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.

- 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.

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