Female Support Worker in Newtown

We are supporting five autistic people and people with learning disabilities, behaviours of distress and complex health needs in Willingham, Cambridge. As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the people we support feel safe, comfortable and supported throughout the night. This is a highly important role where you'll carry out regular checks, respond to any needs that arise, and provide reassurance and support as required. You'll support with personal care and medication and specialist clinical needs during the night, including tasks such as repositioning, monitoring health conditions and responding to any changes. Full specialist training will be provided, including suctioning, stoma care and PEG feeding, with ongoing support to help you feel confident in your role.

Although this is a night role, you'll still be part of a close‑knit and supportive team. You'll work alongside colleagues to ensure continuity of care, maintain accurate records, and help prepare the home for the day ahead. To help you feel confident, you'll begin working day shifts for approximately 4–6 weeks. During this time, you'll complete your induction, build relationships with the people we support, and receive all specialist and clinical training. Once you're fully trained and signed off, you'll transition into your permanent waking night role, feeling supported, skilled and ready to succeed. Waking night shifts are 9:45 pm – 7:45 am, including every other weekend. Due to the rural location, a UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular checks and respond to any needs that arise during the night.
• Provide reassurance and support as required.
• Support with personal care and medication provision.
• Perform specialist clinical tasks such as suctioning, stoma care and PEG feeding.
• Reposition residents and monitor health conditions.
• Respond to changes in residents’ conditions and maintain accurate records.
• Assist in preparing the home for the day ahead.

Requirements

• Passionate about supporting people to live great lives.
• Calm, reliable and able to respond confidently during the night.
• A strong team player who can build positive relationships.
• Willing to learn new skills, including clinical and specialist training.
• Comfortable supporting people with complex health needs and personal care.
• Confident using basic IT for recording and communication.
• UK driving licence and access to your own car.

Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. 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. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Benefits

• £1,000 welcome bonus paid in three instalments (£300 in first month’s salary, £300 after 3 months, and £400 upon successful completion of probation).
• A competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you choose to work.
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs.
• 30 days paid annual leave (including public holidays – pro rata).
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Salary advance scheme up to 50 % of earned money before payday.
• High street discounts across retail and entertainment.
• Life assurance and company pension.
• Industry leading training.
• Enhanced DBS disclosed paid by us.

At Dimensions, you’ll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. We are proud to have been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 – our eighth consecutive year of recognition.