Senior Support Worker

Embrace Care Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Embrace Care Ltd in Chester is seeking a Senior Support Worker (Specialist Adult Residential) to lead shifts and support adults with complex needs in a CQC-regulated setting.

This full-time, permanent role includes day shifts, weekends and sleep-ins, with a pay rate of £14.50 per hour plus £70 per sleep-in, and a focus on mentoring the team and maintaining a warm, structured environment.

You will be part of a friendly team committed to high-quality care and on-going professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with complex needs.
• Strong mentoring and team leadership abilities.
• Ability to maintain a calm, structured care environment.
• Knowledge of care standards and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead on shift and oversee daily care tasks.
• Mentor junior staff and support colleagues.
• Ensure safe practice and report incidents.
• Build trusting relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Mentoring

Team leadership

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Senior Support Worker - Specialist Adult Residential (CQC)

Location: Chester

Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour + £70 per sleep-in

Hours: Full-time, Permanent (Includes day shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins)

Looking to take the next step in your social care career with an employer named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work?

At Embrace Care, we know that being a Senior Support Worker on shift isn't just about completing tasks or managing rotas. It's about building genuine trust, mentoring the team through the challenging moments, and creating a warm, structured environment where adults with complex needs can thrive.

Whether you're already an experienced Senior