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Job summary
Dimensions is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker in Weymouth to provide compassionate, person-centred care for a client who is autistic and lives in his own home. The role focuses on safety, routine maintenance, and wellbeing throughout night shifts.
You will work independently within a supportive team, using IT systems to document plans and health logs while ensuring dignity and comfort at all times. The position offers structured progression and employee benefits.
Qualifications
- Care deeply about people and want to help create safe, positive nights for those who need support.
- Able to use technology to keep accurate records and follow care plans.
- Willingness to work night shifts and maintain dignity and respect for clients.
Responsibilities
- Carry out regular keeping safe checks to ensure everyone feels secure and comfortable.
- Maintain a clean, hygienic space to keep the environment welcoming and safe.
- Record important information using IT systems from support plans to health and safety logs.
- Create a therapeutic, reassuring atmosphere that promotes wellbeing during the night.
- Support people to enjoy late evenings or nights in meaningful ways.
- Provide personal care when needed with empathy and respect.
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Job description
At Dimensions, 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.
W
e're looking for a caring and committed Waking Night Support Worker to 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'll help create a safe, calm, and comforting environment for the people we support.
- 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.
Shift: 9.30 pm - 8.30 am
- 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.
- 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
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.
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
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
Company: Dimensions Salary: £14.92 to £14.92 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Weymouth, DT4 9LD Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Sept 2026 Closing date: 9 Oct 2026
Waking Night Support Worker
Full time 37.5 hours per week
About Dimensions
At Dimensions, 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
W
e're looking for a caring and committed Waking Night Support Worker to 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'll help create a safe, calm, and comforting environment for the people we support.
- 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.
Shift: 9.30 pm - 8.30 am
- 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.
- 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
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.
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
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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