Waking Night Support Worker

We're looking for compassionate, proactive and reliable Waking Night Support Workers to join our dedicated team in WR9, supporting six young adults (aged 19-31) with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and complex needs. Each person lives in their own self-contained apartment, all located on one floor, with shared communal spaces. Nights are busy, purposeful and person-centred - making this a vital role in maintaining safety, comfort and wellbeing. This role is ideal for someone calm, observant and confident working independently overnight while being part of a strong, supportive team. Who you will be supporting You'll support two ladies and four gents, all with PMLD and complex health needs who require 1:1 care and support. Support needs include:

• Personal care: Required for all individuals
• Hoist use: Yes
• Wheelchairs: 4 people use wheelchairs/hoists
• Eating support:
+ One person requires PEG feeding + Dysphagia support (training provided)
• Medication administration:
+ Two people have epilepsy (Buccal training provided)
• Communication:
+ One person uses Makaton and non-verbal communication + New individual attending college full-time - staff will learn his communication cues Family involvement: Families are highly involved, so accurate night-time recording, consistency and professionalism are essential. What you will be doing (Waking Nights) As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will remain awake and alert throughout the shift, providing essential care and reassurance. Your responsibilities include:
• Providing personal care and repositioning overnight
• Monitoring health and wellbeing
• Administering medication (including epilepsy support where trained)
• PEG feeding and dysphagia-safe support (training provided)
• Using hoists and supporting wheelchair users
• Completing night-time routines and checks
• Responding calmly to seizures or health needs
• Accurate record-keeping and handovers for day staff
• Supporting comfort, dignity and safety throughout the night
This role plays a crucial part in enabling people we support to enjoy full, active lives during the day. Shift patterns (Waking Nights) This is a full-time waking night role, with shifts including:
• 10:00pm - 7:00am
• 10:00pm - 8:30am
• 10:00pm - 9:30am
Rotas are shared in advance to support work-life balance.


• Calm, patient and observant
• A strong team player who supports colleagues
• Proactive and willing to get involved
• Confident working independently overnight
• Positive, reliable and hardworking
• Flexible and supportive of service needs
• Someone who takes pride in providing high-quality care
• Interested in developing skills around complex needs
Experience is preferred but not essential - full training is provided, including PEG, epilepsy, hoist use and communication support.

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. "Making a difference in people's lives - and the joy that brings." - Current Support Worker Dimensions is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work year after year.


• Competitive hourly pay
• 30 days' paid annual leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
• Buy and sell holiday options
• Career pathways via Aspire & Dimensions Academy
• Salary advance scheme - access up to 50% earned pay before payday
• High Street discounts (shopping, entertainment, gyms, dining)
• £200 refer-a-friend bonus
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Comprehensive wellbeing strategy and staff listening network
• 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.
• If a driving licence becomes required for progression, you will need to produce a copy at onboarding.
• As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
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