Support Worker - Christchurch (Nights) Full-time or Part-time | 3 or 4 nights per week | 10-hour shifts (9pm-7am) About Dimensions At Dimensions, you'll discover more than a job - you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Guided by our values, we create an inclusive, rewarding environment where your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in making every night safe, comfortable, and meaningful for the people we support. Together, we'll make a real difference - for them, and for you. Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2025- now 7 years in a row! About the role? You'll be supporting a friendly man in his 50s who has learning disabilities and enjoys being around people. He doesn't use many words, but he communicates clearly in his own ways — and you'll get full training to understand and respond confidently. Your support will help him stay active, make choices, and enjoy the things that matter to him. Every night, you'll help create a safe, calm, and comforting environment for the people we support. 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 (The same wording needs to be used verbatim across all adverts to adhere to our policies.) - 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 - If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage. - 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. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .