Waking Night Support Worker
15 days ago
Droitwich
Waking Night Support Worker - Droitwich (WR9)Full Time - 37.5 hours per week (Waking Nights) £12.85 per hourAbout DimensionsAt Dimensions, you'll find more than a job - you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. Together, we make a real difference - for the people we support and for you.Making a difference in people's lives - and the joy that brings.- Current Support WorkerDimensions is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work year after year.About the roleWe'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 supportingYou'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 individualsHoist use: YesWheelchairs: 4 people use wheelchairs/hoistsEating support: One person requires PEG feedingDysphagia support (training provided)Medication administration: Two people have epilepsy (Buccal training provided)Communication: One person uses Makaton and non-verbal communicationNew individual attending college full-time staff will learn his communication cuesFamily 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 overnightMonitoring health and wellbeingAdministering medication (including epilepsy support where trained)PEG feeding and dysphagia-safe support (training provided)Using hoists and supporting wheelchair usersCompleting night-time routines and checksResponding calmly to seizures or health needsAccurate record-keeping and handovers for day staffSupporting comfort, dignity and safety throughout the nightThis 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 - 7:00am10:00pm - 8:30am10:00pm - 9:30amRotas are shared in advance to support work-life balance.About youYou'll be a great fit if you are:Calm, patient and observantA strong team player who supports colleaguesProactive and willing to get involvedConfident working independently overnightPositive, reliable and hardworkingFlexible and supportive of service needsSomeone who takes pride in providing high-quality careInterested in developing skills around complex needsExperience is preferred but not essential full training is provided, including PEG, epilepsy, hoist use and communication support.Rewards that make a differenceCompetitive hourly pay30 days' paid annual leave (including public holidays - pro rata)Buy and sell holiday optionsCareer pathways via Aspire & Dimensions AcademySalary advance scheme - access up to 50% earned pay before paydayHigh Street discounts (shopping, entertainment, gyms, dining)£200 refer-a-friend bonusLife Assurance and Company PensionComprehensive wellbeing strategy and staff listening networkEnhanced DBS paid for by usApply nowAn 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.If a driving licence becomes required for progression, you will need to produce a copy at onboarding.As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.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 recruitment communications.TPBN1_UKTJ