Support Worker

Embracecare; Runcorn; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care services provider is seeking a full-time Support Worker in Runcorn to assist adults with Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities. The role emphasizes compassion and empathy while supporting individuals in daily routines and personal care. The position offers competitive pay between £13.00 and £13.50 per hour, along with 28 days paid leave, bonuses, and healthcare support. Ideal candidates are reliable, resilient, and eager to pursue qualifications in Health & Social Care.

Benefits

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 opportunities

£1,000 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Annual staff awards with £10,000 in prizes

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work with adults is helpful but not essential.
• Must be compassionate, patient, and reliable.
• Desire to support adults with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to adults with specialist needs.
• Help adults build confidence and essential life skills.
• Follow individual care plans and strategies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Strong commitment to safeguarding

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Willingness to work towards Level 2 or Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Support Worker – Adult Specialist Care

This post is open tofemale applicants onlyunder 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 Care Lifelong Careers Honest 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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