via indeed · 22 June 2026 ·today

Residential Children's Support Worker

Embrace Care
Chester Full-time
327 more jobs in Chester.
Upload your CV and see which ones actually match you.
Upload CV

Join a stable, person\-centred adult care team where professional standards and genuine support make a real difference to individuals with complex needs.

Support Worker – Adult Services (CQC) \- Male Applicants Only

*This role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement for a male candidate, permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010\.*

£13\.50 \- £14\.00 per hour (40 hours a week) plus sleep\-ins paid at £70\.00 per night.
Full\-time \| Permanent
Specialist Adult Service \| Stable Core Team \| No Agency Staff

Person\-centred support. Professional standards. Real stability.

At Embrace Care, we provide structured, person\-centred support to adults with autism, complex needs and mental health challenges.

Our services are calm, consistent and professionally led.

  • Services regulated by CQC

  • Stable staffing and consistent routines

  • No reliance on agency staff

  • Experienced, visible leadership

  • Clear care planning and safeguarding frameworks
We prioritise dignity, independence and long\-term outcomes.

The Role:

You will join a consistent team supporting adults within a structured residential setting.

Your Responsibilities Include:

  • Supporting individuals with daily living skills

  • Promoting independence and personal choice

  • Encouraging community engagement

  • Following structured care plans and risk assessments

  • Maintaining accurate, professional documentation

  • Working collaboratively with families and external professionals
This role requires patience, emotional regulation and a respectful, person\-centred approach.

It is professional, structured and rewarding.

Pay \& Recognition:

  • Up to £32,400 per annum (including sleep\-ins)

  • Performance and recognition bonuses available
Loyalty Bonus:

We reward long\-term commitment:

  • £1,000 in Year 2

  • £1,500 in Year 3

  • Increasing annually thereafter

  • Up to £10,000 paid over 10 years

  • £1,000 Refer\-a\-Colleague scheme

  • 28 days holiday
Healthcare \& Wellbeing:

Fully funded Medicash Level 1 Care Plan at no cost to you.

Includes cashback on dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, 24/7 GP access and mental health support.

We also offer a 20% staff discount at our Chester and Preston hotels (subject to availability).

Development:

  • Structured induction

  • Ongoing professional training

  • Clear progression into Senior Support Worker and Care Manager roles
Many of our leaders began as Support Workers.

Who We're Looking For:

We are ideally seeking candidates with experience in adult care, supported living or a related environment.

Requirements:

  • Emotional resilience

  • A calm and respectful approach

  • Confidence supporting individuals with complex needs

  • Strong safeguarding awareness

  • Professional integrity

  • A long\-term mindset

  • A full UK driving licence
We are selective because consistency and dignity matter.

Safeguarding:

Embrace Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the individuals we support. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment processes in line with CQC requirements.

Interviews available this week.

If you are looking for a stable, well\-led and person\-centred adult service — not high turnover, not reactive management — we welcome your application.

Apply today.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £13\.50\-£14\.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Additional leave

  • Company events

  • Employee discount

  • Free parking

  • Health \& wellbeing programme

  • On\-site parking

  • Referral programme
Application question(s):
  • Are you restricted to working up to 20 hours per week (State Yes or No):

  • Are you on a Student, Skilled, Dependant or Graduate Visa that requires sponsorship now or in the future? (Please state which one and the expiry date MM/YYYY):

  • Do you hold a Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (Please state, Yes or No)
Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person

The market for this type of role

Similar openings
327
jobs in Chester
Full-time
80%
of roles in the UK
Remote possible
5%
of roles
Embrace Care

5 open positions · Chester, Neston, Preston

📊 Job market · the UK
62,887
active jobs
7.3%
Remote
Ø 2d
avg. online

Frequently asked questions

How many jobs are available in Chester?
Currently 327 roles in Chester on AlmostHired, across 109 different companies. Our data is updated daily.
Do roles in the UK offer remote work?
5% of roles in the UK allow remote work, either partial or full. To filter specifically for remote positions, use AlmostHired.
How do I know if I match this role?
Upload your CV — our AI compares your profile to the job requirements and gives you a precise match score, with matching and missing skills.