Support Worker - Waking Night

Discovery; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime uplift

Flexible shifts

Annual leave 30 days

Career progression

Learn to Drive scheme

Salary advance

Discounts

Life assurance

Pension

Training

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Discovery is seeking a Waking Nights Support Worker in Chard for a part-time role. You will contribute to a safe and comforting overnight environment for residents, carrying out checks, maintaining cleanliness, and recording health and safety information.

You will support personal care with dignity and work as part of a dedicated team to promote wellbeing. The role offers flexible night shifts, opportunity for progression, and a competitive pay rate with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support roles is beneficial.
• Ability to maintain records and follow care plans.
• Commitment to safety, dignity and respect for clients.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular 'keeping safe checks' to ensure wellbeing.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic living space for residents.
• Record important information using IT systems and support plans.
• Create a therapeutic, reassuring atmosphere overnight.
• Support people to enjoy late evenings or nights in meaningful ways.
• Provide personal care when needed, always with dignity.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Empathy

Teamwork

Tech literacy

Job description

Support Worker - Waking Nights
Chard
Part time role (4 nights)
£16.94 (base rate of £15.54 with a 10% enhancement for nights, this will be paid a month in arrears)

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

At The Old Farmhouse, you’ll be supporting five people living in self-contained accommodation within one building, while also providing waking night support to one person living independently in a flat at Rhydderch House. Your presence overnight is key to ensuring everyone feels safe, reassured, and well supported.

Every night, you’ll help create a safe, calm, and comforting environment for the people we support.
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.
• 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.

As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants that 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.

We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Discovery
The Exchange, Bridgwater, Somerset
TA6 4RR