Support Worker - Waking Nights

Discovery; Taunton; Remote; GBP 1,378,000 - 1,929,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Overtime pay (uplift)

Flexible shift patterns

Career progression

Learn to Drive scheme

Salary advance scheme

High street discounts

Life assurance

Company pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for

Job summary

Discovery is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker in Ruishton, Taunton for a part-time 27-hour role. You will help seven adults feel safe, comfortable and supported through the night, in a calm and reassuring environment.

You will carry out safety checks, maintain a hygienic space, and accurately record plans and logs using IT systems to ensure high-quality care and wellbeing throughout the night.

Qualifications

• Compassion and reliability to support adults overnight.
• Respect, dignity and the ability to remain calm and reassuring.
• Comfortable using IT systems to keep accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular keeping safe checks.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic space.
• Record information using IT systems—from support plans to 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 empathy and respect.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Teamwork

Empathy

Tech proficiency

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Support Worker - Waking Night
Location: Ruishton, Taunton
Part Time: 27 hours

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

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping seven adults aged between their 30s and 80s feel safe, comfortable and supported throughout the night. You'll be part of a caring team, creating a calm and reassuring environment where everyone can rest well and feel secure

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

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.

• 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
• 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