Support Worker - Waking Nights

Discovery; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 11,709,600 - 46,838,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime uplift

Flexible shifts

30 days annual leave pro rata

Career progression

Learn to Drive scheme

Salary advance before payday

High Street discounts

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid

Job summary

Discovery is recruiting a Waking Night Support Worker to help create a safe, calm, and comforting environment for residents from 10pm to 7am. You will carry out keeping safe checks, maintain a clean space, and record essential information in our IT systems to support high-quality care.

You will provide personal care when needed and help residents enjoy their late evenings in a respectful, compassionate manner while working 1–4 nights per week with an uplift for overtime.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications specified in the advert.

Responsibilities

• Carry out keeping safe checks to ensure residents feel secure.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic space.
• Record important information using IT systems (support plans, health and safety logs).
• Create a therapeutic, reassuring atmosphere at night.
• Support people to enjoy late evenings or nights in ways that matter to them.
• Provide personal care when needed with dignity and respect.

Job description

Support Worker
1 - 4 Waking Nights per week
Hourly rate - £14.93 per hour (base rate of £13.70 with a 10% enhancement for nights, this will be paid a month in arrears)
Hours - 10pm - 7am

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

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.

Shifts:

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

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.

Discovery
The Exchange, Bridgwater, Somerset
TA6 4RR