Support Worker Waking Nights

Dimensions; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full 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

Company Pension

Training

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Dimensions in Weymouth is seeking a caring Waking Night Support Worker to help a friendly gentleman in his home. You will provide safe, calm nights with person-centred support to help him maintain routines and explore opportunities.

This role runs from 9:30 pm to 8:30 am and involves keeping safe checks, a clean environment, accurate record-keeping, and promoting wellbeing with empathy and reliability.

Qualifications

• We’re looking for someone with compassion, reliability and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Comfortable using technology to keep accurate records and follow support plans.

Responsibilities

• Carry out keeping safe checks to make everyone feel secure.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic space that is welcoming and safe.
• Record information in IT systems from support plans and health logs.
• Create a therapeutic, reassuring atmosphere that promotes wellbeing at night.
• Provide personal care when needed with dignity and respect.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Empathy

Tech literacy

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker
Full time 37.5 hours per week

About Dimensions

At Dimensions,you’lldiscover more than a job –you’llfind 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’llplay a vital role in making every night safe, comfortable, and meaningful for the people we support.

Together,we’llmake 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 eighthconsecutive year of recognition.

About the role

We're looking for a caring and committed Waking Night Support Workerto join our team in Weymouth, supporting a friendly gentleman in his 20s who lives in his own home.

He is autistic and benefits from consistent, person-centred support that helps him maintain routines, develop confidence, and gradually explore new opportunities and experiences.

Every night,you’llhelp 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.
• Recordingimportant informationusing 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.

Shift: 9.30 pm - 8.30 am

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings compassion, reliability, and a genuine desire to make a difference.You’llthrive in this role if you:

• Care deeply about peopleand 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 independentlybut also feel part of a team that shares the same purpose.
• Are comfortable using technologyto keepaccuraterecords 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 adifference?

• A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
• 30 days paidAnnual Leave(including public holidays – pro rata)
• Opportunities forcareer 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 moneyyou'veearned 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 berequiredfor 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 ConfidentLeaders ,we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet theminimumcriteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention,trainingand career development of disabled employees
• As part of our commitment to making reasonableadjustmentswe can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos forall ofour recruitment communications.

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