Wake Night Support Worker – Make a Real Impact in Ipswich!
- Ipswich, Suffolk (IP1)
- £12.31 per hour
- 2 x 20-hour contracts available (Wake Nights only)
Shifts: 10pm-7am - Saturday to Tuesday, working alternate weekends
Are you someone who prefers working through the night and wants to make a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for two reliable Wake Night Support Workers to join our team in Ipswich, supporting three gentlemen aged 30–40 in a supported living home.
As a Wake Night Support Worker, your role is to ensure the people we support feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for throughout the night. You’ll be responsible for conducting regular wellbeing checks, supporting with personal care, administering medication, and keeping accurate records. You’ll also help with light household tasks like laundry and tidying up, making sure everything is ready for the next day.
We’re looking for someone who’s calm, dependable, and confident working independently at night. Full training will be provided. Induction and training will take place during weekday hours, and you’ll also have the chance to shadow a night shift to help you settle in, this will depend on your previous experience and background.
There may also be opportunities to help out on day shifts occasionally, depending on the needs of the home.
Who We Are Looking For
There is no 'typical' support worker at Dimensions. Our team includes school leavers, career changers, experienced support workers, and those at the end of different careers who want to give back to their community. We recruit based on shared values and an eagerness to learn.
Why join Dimensions?
We’re a not-for-profit organisation that puts people first, both the people we support and our colleagues. We’ve been recognised as a Great Place to Work for seven years running, and we’re proud of the supportive, inclusive environment we’ve built.
You’ll receive a free DBS check, access to early pay, and a generous annual leave allowance. We also offer a £500 refer-a-friend bonus, paid training, and access to a wide range of discounts through the Blue Light Card and our colleague benefits scheme.
Apply now.
- 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.
