Support Worker Waking Night
| Posting date: | 14 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.26 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2026 |
| Location: | Kinson, BH10 4BJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dimensions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | D019477 |
Summary
At Dimensions, you're not just clocking in for a shift — you're stepping into a role where your presence brings comfort, reassurance, and dignity to the people we support. As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll be part of a team that believes in purpose, belonging, and genuine human connection.
We're proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work 2026 — our eighth consecutive year — and it's all thanks to our incredible colleagues who live our values every day.
What you'll be doingYou'll work across two welcoming homes — one in Kinson and one in Broadstone — supporting adults aged 30s to 60s with learning disabilities and autism.
Every night, you'll help 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.
- 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.
About you
We're looking for someone who brings compassion, reliability, and a genuine desire to make a difference. You'll thrive in this role if you:
- 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.
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
Apply now
- 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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme