Support Worker Waking Nights

About Dimensions

At Dimensions, we believe in empowering our colleagues to grow and thrive. As an award-winning employer and one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit providers of support for people with learning disabilities and autism, we offer a values-led culture, specialist training, and clear career pathways. If you’re experienced and ready to take on a role that truly makes a difference, we’ll give you the tools and support to succeed.

About the Role

• 36 hours per week / 4 nights one week, 3 nights the next (8pm-8am)
• Stowmarket, Suffolk.

We’re looking for an experienced Waking Night Support Worker to join our team and provide specialist overnight support to one gentleman in his 40s who requires 24-hour support. He has a history of behaviours of distress, but with the right approach, he thrives in a structured and supportive environment.

The person we support is highly independent, he enjoys restoring furniture, gardening, chess, science experiments, playing guitar, shopping, and holidays. He prefers to be seen as part of the team rather than someone receiving support, so engagement and communication are key! The best approach is to involve him naturally instead of asking him to complete a task, simply express that you need help and watch him step in eagerly.

This role requires experience working with complex behaviours and confidence in managing situations that may escalate. You’ll be part of a team that values proactive engagement and communication.

About You

You’ll have previous experience as a Support Worker, ideally with exposure to complex needs and behaviours of distress. You’ll be resilient, adaptable, and committed to providing person-centred care. Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential.

Rewards That Make a Difference

• Competitive Pay – Attractive hourly rates and permanent contracts.
• Generous Annual Leave – 30 days (including bank holidays), rising to 35 days with service.
• Pension Scheme – Employer and employee contributions.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Health and Wellbeing Benefits – Access to Aviva Health, discounted health cash plans, and salary advance schemes.
• Shopping Discounts – Through Viv up and Blue Light Card for supermarkets, retail, and leisure.
• Career Development – Award-winning Aspire programme and Dimensions Academy for training and progression.
• Additional Perks – Bike-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, holiday buy/sell options, and refer-a-friend bonus (£500).
• Inclusive Culture – Disability Confident Leader status, reasonable adjustment support, and diversity initiatives.

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• Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the position is filled.
• 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.
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments, we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all our recruitment communications.

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