Support Worker - Female Waking Night in Taunton

Female Waking Nights, Taunton – 25 Hours per week.

About Discovery: At Discovery, 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.

About the role: You will work four nights per week across two nearby homes in Taunton, both located within an approximate 2-mile radius of each other. One home supports five gentlemen, while the other supports three men and one woman, all with a range of disabilities and support needs. Each night, you'll play a vital part in creating a safe, calm and comforting environment where people feel secure, respected and well-supported.

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out regular keeping-safe checks to ensure everyone is comfortable and settled.
• Maintaining a clean, hygienic and welcoming environment throughout the night.
• Accurately recording important information using our easy-to-use IT systems, including support notes and health and safety checks.
• Creating a reassuring, therapeutic atmosphere that promotes wellbeing.
• Supporting people with their evening or night-time routines in ways that matter to them.
• Providing personal care, when required, always with dignity, compassion and respect.

About you: We're looking for someone who brings compassion, reliability, and a genuine desire to make a difference. You will 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.
• 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 pay rate with uplift for overtime you chose to work.
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs - 30 days paid annual leave (including public holidays).
• 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.

Equal Opportunity: We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce. Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual. 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.