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Night Support Worker - Female

Job details
Posting date: 19 January 2026
Salary: £14 to £14.5 per hour
Additional salary information: Exceeds National Minimum Wage
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 17 February 2026
Location: Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AW
Company: Acuity Care Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: acuity/GED-T/56026/1417

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Summary

Female Night Support Worker – Maternity Cover (6–9 Months)

Location: Portland, Dorset
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Nights – 8:00pm to 8:00am (12-hour shifts)

Start the year by doing something meaningful!

We’re looking for a compassionate Female Support Worker to join our care team, supporting one individual in their family home in Portland, Dorset.She enjoys a calm environment, watching films and having someone there who understands her needs and helps make her evenings feel safe, supported and comfortable.


What You'll Be Doing

This is a one-to-one night support role where you’ll help with:

  • Night-time routines and reassurance

  • General support throughout the evening

  • Promoting comfort, safety and a peaceful environment

Your experience will help shape her journey – especially if you’ve supported individuals with:

  • Learning Disabilities

  • Autism

  • Behaviours that may be perceived as challenging


✨ About Acuity Care Group

For over 20 years, our teams have supported adults and children with complex needs across the UK. With over 900 colleagues, we’re proud to champion person-centred care and empower people to live fulfilling lives.This role sits within our Learning Disabilities & Autism (LD&A) division, where you’ll be guided and supported by an experienced, hands-on Care Manager.


Your Benefits Package

Because caring for others should also mean being cared for in return:

  • Westfield Rewards – huge discounts across 1,000+ retailers, restaurants & travel

  • Westfield Health Cash Plan – GP access 24/7 + cashback on health costs

  • Employee Assistance Programme – wellbeing, financial & emotional support

  • Blue Light Card + FREE tickets to events, comedy shows & more

  • Funded NVQs & ongoing training

  • Career progression pathways

  • Refer-a-Friend – earn up to £500!


If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can end every shift knowing you’ve made a real difference, we’d love to hear from you! Begin your 2026 with purpose!


✨Ready To Apply?

Begin your 2026 with purpose. Send us your CV via the job link, or call us if you’d like a quick chat before applying.

We’ll get back to you as soon as possible to chat about the role, go through a few simple screening questions, and if it feels like the right fit, we’ll set up a Teams interview.

This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from women for this position.

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