Support Worker Waking Nights

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Tiptree; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support services provider in the UK is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker in Tiptree to support an independent woman in her 40s. The ideal candidate will provide companionship and reassurance overnight, ensuring a safe environment while also being engaged in conversation. A driver's licence is essential, and the role offers competitive pay, annual leave, and paid training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

30 days annual leave

Pension and life assurance

Free parking

Paid training

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must possess a driver's licence.
• Must have a positive and engaging personality.
• Must be reliable and attentive during waking night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide reassurance and a friendly presence during night shifts.
• Support with meals and engage in conversation as needed.
• Maintain a calm and safe environment.

Skills

Positive, bubbly personality

Reliability

Attentiveness during night shifts

Tools

Driver’s licence

Job description

You’ll be part of a 2:1 waking night team, supporting one woman in her 40s who lives independently in her own bungalow. She’s very active in her social life, loves pool, darts, karaoke, horror films, and heading out to the pub. At home, she has music on 24/7 and enjoys banter, singing, and dancing with staff. During the night, your role will be to provide reassurance and a friendly presence while she sleeps or spends time at home; be available if she needs prompting with meals or wants to have a chat; maintain a calm, safe environment and respond to any needs that arise. You’ll work closely with your colleague to ensure consistent, person‑centred support.

She manages her own personal care and is very independent, so your focus will be on communication, companionship, and ensuring she feels supported overnight.

Required Qualifications

• A driver’s licence is essential.
• A positive, bubbly personality – someone who loves to chat, laugh, and join in.
• Reliability and attentiveness during waking night shifts.

Work Schedule

• Week 1: Sunday – 9 hours
• Week 2: Tuesday & Wednesday – 18 hours
• Week 3: Saturday – 9 hours
• Week 4: Monday, Saturday & Sunday – 27 hours

Benefits of working with Dimensions UK

• Competitive pay with yearly pay reviews.
• 30 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata).
• Pension and life assurance.
• Free parking at the home.
• Paid training with opportunities to gain recognised qualifications.
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.

At Dimensions UK, we believe everyone deserves the chance to live life to the fullest. As one of the UK’s leading not‑for‑profit providers of support for people with learning disabilities and autism, we’re proud to create workplaces where staff feel valued, supported, and part of something bigger.