Dim/23976

£12.85 - £12.85 Per Hour

Droitwich Spa

England, Worcestershire, West Midlands

Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

Closing Date: August 31, 2026

Waking Night Support Worker – Droitwich (WR9)

Full Time – 37.5 hours per week (Waking Nights)£12.85 per hour

About Dimensions

“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.

About the role

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)
One person requires
Medication administration:
- Two people have epilepsy (Buccal training provided)
Communication:
- One person uses Makatonand non-verbal communication
- New individual attending college full-time — staff will learn his communication cues
One person uses

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.

About you

You’ll be a great fit if you are:

Calm, patient and observant
A strong team playerwho 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.

Rewards that make a difference

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

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