Support Worker (Runcorn) Embrace Care

Embracecare; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 13,400 - 13,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid annual leave

Loyalty bonuses up to £32,000 over 10 years

Free on-site parking

Fully funded healthcare support

Paid induction and ongoing training

Clear career progression

£1,000 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Annual staff awards with over £10,000 in prizes

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A specialist adult care provider is seeking a full-time Support Worker in Runcorn. This role involves providing day-to-day support to adults with Autism, ADHD, and complex needs. The successful candidate will receive between £13.00 and £13.50 per hour, alongside benefits like healthcare support, paid training, and opportunities for career progression. The position is for female applicants only due to personal care needs. The environment is supportive and focused on providing person-centred care, promoting independence and confidence in adults.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, Autism, Learning Disabilities or Mental Health is helpful but not essential.
• Willingness to work towards a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day care and support to adults with specialist needs.
• Support daily routines, personal care, and community engagement.
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive home environment.

Skills

Experience in care or support work

Compassion

Patience

Reliability

Desire to support adults with complex needs

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Support Worker – Adult Specialist Care

This post is open to female applicants only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Paragraph 1, due to the personal care needs of the people we support.

£13.00 to £13.50 per hour (£31,400 to £32,400 per year including sleep-ins)
Runcorn
Permanent, full-time
UK right-to-work required – no sponsorship available

Our Values

Compassionate CareLifelong CareersHonest Communication

Make a meaningful difference in adults’ lives by creating safe, empowering environments where people can thrive and live as independently as possible.

Embrace Care is recruiting full-time Support Workers to join our CQC‑regulated adult care services, supporting adults with Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and complex needs.

As a Support Worker at Embrace Care, you will play a vital role in helping adults feel safe, valued and supported every day. You will encourage independence, confidence and personal choice while creating a stable, therapeutic and positive home environment.

Embrace Care is a growing specialist provider. In 2024, we grew our workforce to over 140 colleagues, and in 2026 we will continue to grow sustainably — meaning stronger teams, better on‑shift support and clear opportunities to build a long‑term career in specialist adult care.

Contract details

• Permanent full‑time position
• Includes sleep‑in duties

What we offer

• £13.00 to £13.50 per hour plus sleep‑in payments
• Approximately £31,400 to £32,400 per year including sleep‑ins
• 28 days paid annual leave with annual pay reviews
• Loyalty bonuses up to £32,000 over 10 years
• Free on‑site parking
• Fully funded healthcare support (dental, eye care, physiotherapy)
• Paid induction and ongoing training
• Clear career progression and support to gain qualifications (including Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care)
• £1,000 Refer‑a‑Friend bonus
• Annual staff awards with over £10,000 in prizes
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental and physical wellbeing

Your role as a Support Worker

• Provide day‑to‑day care and support to adults with specialist needs
• Support daily routines, personal care, activities and community engagement
• Help adults build confidence, independence and essential life skills
• Follow individual care plans and positive behaviour support strategies
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive home environment
• Maintain accurate records and work as part of a supportive team

What we are looking for

• Experience in care, support work, Autism, Learning Disabilities or Mental Health (helpful but not essential)
• A compassionate, patient and reliable approach
• Willingness to work towards a Level 2 or Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and positive outcomes
• Resilience, empathy and a genuine desire to support adults with complex needs

Why work for Embrace Care

At Embrace Care, we are committed to providing high‑quality, person‑centred adult care while supporting our teams to grow and succeed. You will be welcomed into a supportive environment, given high‑quality training and encouraged to build a long‑term career in specialist adult care.

Apply now

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