Waking Night Support Worker

We're looking for a reliable, calm and proactive Waking Night Support Worker to join our team in Trowbridge (BA14), supporting three gentlemen aged 30s-60s with mild learning disabilities and epilepsy (well managed with medication). This is a weekend-only waking night role, where your support plays a vital part in ensuring people feel safe, comfortable and reassured throughout the night. Who you will be supporting The gentlemen you'll support are sociable, active and enjoy:

• Getting out into the community and socialising
• Visiting friends and exploring new places
• Relaxing with food, TV and shared downtime
• Having fun, laughing and building strong relationships with staff
Your support overnight helps create a smooth, settled environment between their active days. What you will be doing (Waking Nights) As a waking night support worker, you'll remain awake and alert throughout your shift, providing essential overnight support, including:
• Carrying out regular safety and wellbeing checks
• Supporting personal care needs when required
• Administering medication in line with training
• Providing reassurance and maintaining a calm environment
• Responding to any needs or changes overnight
• Completing accurate records and handovers for day staff
Shift patterns This is a fixed weekend role, including:
• Saturday: 10:00pm - 7:00am
• Sunday: 10:00pm - 7:00am
  
  Calm, patient and dependable
• Comfortable working independently overnight
• Observant and responsive to individual needs
• A strong communicator and team player
• Organised and confident with documentation
• A confident manual driver with business insurance
  
  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.


• A competitive pay rate
• A consistent weekend working pattern
• 30 days' paid annual leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Salary advance scheme - access up to 50% earned pay before payday
• High Street discounts (shopping, dining, entertainment, gyms)
• 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.
• If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy at the onboarding stage.
• As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on .
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all recruitment communications.