Waking Night Support Worker - Weekends

Dimensions; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible shifts

30 days annual leave

Career progression

Learn to Drive scheme

Salary advance

High street discounts

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Training

Enhanced DBS paid for

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker in Trowbridge (BA14) to cover Saturday and Sunday nights, 18 hours per week, at £13.45 per hour. You will support three men aged 30s-60s with mild learning disabilities and epilepsy, ensuring a safe night and setting up for a positive day ahead.

Training is provided; we value calm, reliability, and strong communication. DBS is paid for by Dimensions, with opportunities for progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient and dependable performance during night shifts.
• Ability to work independently overnight and monitor wellbeing.
• Strong observation and communication with the team.

Responsibilities

• Overnight wellbeing and safety checks
• Personal care support where required
• Medication administration
• Providing reassurance and emotional support
• Maintaining a calm and comfortable environment
• Completing records and handovers for daytime colleagues
• Responding to any overnight support needs

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Dependable

Independent overnight work

Observant

Communication

Organised

Person-centred care

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker - Trowbridge (BA14)

Location: Trowbridge (BA14)
Hours: Part Time - 18 hours per week
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Shifts: Saturday & Sunday, 10:00pm - 7:00am

About Dimensions

At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job - you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. Together, we make a real difference - for the people we support 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.

Dimensions has also once again been recognised as one of the UK's Top 25 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing among Super Large Organisations, reflecting our commitment to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.

"Making a difference in people's lives - and the joy that brings."
- Current Support Worker

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference behind the scenes, helping people feel safe, comfortable and supported through the night, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

We're looking for a reliable and compassionate Waking Night Support Worker to join our team in Trowbridge (BA14), supporting three gentlemen aged 30s-60s with mild learning disabilities and epilepsy, which is well managed through medication.

The people we support are active, sociable and enjoy making the most of their independence. They love spending time with friends, exploring new places, enjoying food and relaxing with people who share their sense of humour.

Your role will be vital in ensuring the people we support have a safe and settled night, setting them up for a positive day ahead.

Support includes:

• Overnight wellbeing and safety checks
• Personal care support where required
• Medication administration
• Providing reassurance and emotional support
• Maintaining a calm and comfortable environment
• Completing records and handovers for daytime colleagues
• Responding to any overnight support needs

Shifts

• Saturday: 10:00pm - 7:00am
• Sunday: 10:0pm - 7:00am

This is a fixed weekend waking night position.

About you

You'll be a great fit if you're:

• Calm, patient and dependable
• Comfortable working independently overnight
• Observant and attentive to individual needs
• A positive communicator and team player
• Organised and confident completing records
• Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support
• Reliable and committed to making a difference

Experience is helpful but not essential - we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

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

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

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