Support Worker - Female

Female Waking Night Support Worker - PART TIME!

• Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
• 1 x 20-hour contract and x1 30-hour contract.
• Wake night shifts 10pm-8am across 7 days a week on a rota pattern.
• £11.80 per hour
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Your Role

In this role, you will provide 1:1 support or shared support across 2-3 people per shift. This supported living home supports 4 people on a wake night, with Building 2 offering 1:1 support for one woman. You will be on shift with 3 other members of the team including a sleep-in staff member, ensuring that the individuals we support feel secure and supported for throughout the night.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform household tasks to maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Conduct health and safety checks to ensure the safety of everyone in the home.
• Complete accurate record-keeping and documentation.
• Manage the environment to ensure comfort and security during the night.
• Administer and manage medications in accordance with established procedures.
• Provide personal care and support with hygiene as required.
• Work independently throughout the night while maintaining high standards of support.

Whilst you will only be working nights, there is an expectation that during your induction period, and for certain training and team events, you will be required to workday hours.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to be part of a supportive team making a real impact. You'll be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we support.

What We Offer:

• Free DBS Check: We cover the cost.
• Advance Pay: Access your earned pay before payday.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Comprehensive support for your well-being.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy a wide range of discounts.
• Generous Leave: Start with 30 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 35 days.
• Referral Bonus: £500 bonus when you refer a friend who joins us.
• Paid Training: Financial incentives for completing awards and diplomas.
• Care Certificate: Full support and payment for this essential qualification in health and social care.
• Colleague Benefits Scheme: Discounts and cashback on shopping and outings.

• Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled.
• 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.
• 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 our recruitment communications.