Waking Night Support Worker - Parkstone (BH12)
Week 1: Sunday night
Week 2: Saturday night
Shift Pattern: 20:45pm – 07:30am
About DimensionsAt Dimensions, you'll discover more than just a job – you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Guided by our values, we create an inclusive and rewarding environment where your voice is heard, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your development is celebrated.
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the people we support have safe, comfortable, and positive nights. Every shift is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while being part of a supportive and dedicated team.
Thanks to our amazing colleagues, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work® 2026 – marking our eighth consecutive year of recognition.
About the RoleYou will be supporting a friendly and sociable gentleman who lives in his own bungalow in Parkstone. He enjoys a range of activities, including watching aeroplanes, going on long walks, completing puzzles, and getting involved with household cleaning and tidying. He is also a real food enthusiast and enjoys maintaining a structured daily routine.
Having consistency and following his established routines is very important to him, as this helps him feel comfortable, confident, and happy. As part of your role, you'll provide overnight support, promote his independence, and ensure he feels safe and well-supported throughout the night.
Your role will include:
- Carrying out regular “keeping safe checks” to ensure everyone feels secure and comfortable.
- Maintaining a clean, hygienic space so that the environment is welcoming and safe.
- Recording important information using our easy-to-use IT systems – from support plans to health and safety logs – so we can provide the best care possible.
- Creating a therapeutic, reassuring atmosphere that promotes wellbeing throughout the night.
- Supporting people to enjoy their late evenings or nights in ways that matter to them.
- Providing personal care when needed, always with dignity and respect.
About you
We’re looking for someone who brings compassion, reliability, and a genuine desire to make a difference. You’ll 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 – your presence makes a difference.
- 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 payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
- Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
- 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rata)
- 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
Apply now
- 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
- 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. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.
