Waking Night Support Worker - Female

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Wychavon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care support organization in the United Kingdom seeks compassionate individuals to provide essential night support to seniors with learning disabilities and autism. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, promoting rest, and assisting with personal care. Competitive benefits are offered, including generous leave and career development opportunities. The ideal candidate has a fun spirit and values family connections. Apply now and help make a difference in the lives of those in need!

Benefits

Generous Leave

Career Development

Well-Being Focus

Referral Bonus

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and shopping

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic individuals are preferred.
• Experience with individuals with learning disabilities and autism is advantageous.
• Familiarity with personal care support is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of residents during night hours.
• Provide emotional reassurance for healthy sleeping patterns.
• Assist with personal care needs during the night.
• Document activities and incidents during shifts.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Empathy

Communication (non-verbal)

Job description

Are you compassionate, empathetic, and passionate about supporting older individuals with learning disabilities and autism? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a person who can support two wonderful lady seniors, each in their 60s, living with learning disabilities, autism, and well‑managed epilepsy. Despite their challenges, they enjoy a variety of activities at a slower pace and value compassion, patience, and quiet support throughout the night.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring Safety: Conduct regular checks to ensure the safety and well‑being of residents throughout the night.
• Promoting Rest: Provide emotional reassurance to help residents maintain healthy sleeping patterns.
• Night Support: Assist with personal care needs during the night, including bathroom assistance and changing clothes if necessary.
• Documentation: Keep accurate records of activities and any incidents that occur during the night.

Shift Information

• Waking Night Shifts: 10pm – 8am.
• 1–2 sleep‑in shifts are required per week.
• Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work‑life balance.

Immediate Reviews

Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.

E‑quality and Inclusion

• Equality Commitment: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned.
• DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
• Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
• Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
• BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

Candidate Profile

• Family‑Driven Lady: A fun, mischievous spirit who may not speak much English but understands it well. She communicates through body language and touch, and loves sensory activities like head massages, spending time in nature, and enjoying meals, coffee, and cake with loved ones. Family is her world and she’s motivated by staying connected with them.
• Award‑Winning Workplace: Recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super‑large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute six years in a row.

Benefits

• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
• Career Development: Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
• Well‑Being Focus: Comprehensive well‑being strategy and staff listening network.
• Values‑Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.
• Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they’re successfully employed.
• Additional Perks:
  • Bike to Work scheme.
  • Discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.