Support Worker Female Nights

You'll be supporting two lovely ladies in their 40s and 50s who live in their own individual flats within a purpose-built complex in Poole. Both have strong, positive relationships with their families, who visit regularly. One of the ladies does not use words to communicate, but she understands what is said to her and will guide you to what she wants.

Patience, warmth, and a person‑centred approach are essential. Every night, you'll help create a safe, calm, and reassuring environment, ensuring the ladies feel comfortable and supported throughout the night.

• Providing emotional reassurance and a consistent, calming presence
• Supporting with night-time routines and wellbeing
• Monitoring safety and responding to any needs that arise
• Keeping accurate records and maintaining a peaceful environment
• Working collaboratively with day staff to ensure continuity of care

• No previous experience required – just compassion, reliability, and a commitment to person‑centred support.
• Ability to work independently through the night.
• Calm, patient, and attentive.
• Someone who values dignity, choice, and respect.
• Good communicator who can adapt to different communication styles, and disability confident.

This role requires a female Support Worker. Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, where "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.

Dimensions is a Disability Confident employer. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

• 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)
• 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
• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
• If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy at the onboarding stage
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications

For more information or to apply, please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on .