Outdoor Activity Support Worker (Chester)

Outdoor Activity Support Worker

£14.00 per hour
Chester
Permanent full-time and flexible bank roles available
UK right-to-work required – no sponsorship available

Our Values

Compassionate Care • Lifelong Careers • Honest Communication

Make a real difference in young people’s lives while working in the great outdoors with a supportive, award-winning care team.

Embrace Care is recruiting Outdoor Activity Support Workers to join our specialist support team at our purpose-built outdoor lodge in Chester.

This is an active, hands-on care and support role where you will spend most of your time outdoors, engaging children and young people in meaningful, therapeutic and confidence-building activities — not sitting behind a desk or tied up with paperwork.

You will support children and young people with Autism, Learning Disabilities and mental health needs through structured outdoor experiences that promote wellbeing, independence, emotional resilience and personal growth.

Embrace Care is a growing specialist provider. With a team of over 140 colleagues and continued sustainable growth planned into 2026, we offer strong leadership support, robust training and clear opportunities for long-term career development in specialist care.

Contract options

• Permanent full-time roles (approx. 40 hours per week)
• Flexible bank roles available
• Bank team members must commit to at least 20 hours per week

Shift patterns

• A range of shift patterns available
• Opportunities to pick up sleep-in shifts
• Rotas planned to support work-life balance wherever possible

What we offer

• £14.00 per hour
• Permanent contracts or flexible bank work
• 28 days paid annual leave (pro rata for bank roles) with annual pay reviews
• Funded healthcare including dental, eye care and physiotherapy (Medicash)
• Free on-site parking
• Paid induction and ongoing training
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual awards event with over £10,000 in prizes
• £1,000 Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental and physical wellbeing

Your role as an Outdoor Activity Support Worker

• Provide person-centred support in an outdoor-focused therapeutic environment
• Plan and deliver activities such as nature walks, creative arts, sports, outdoor play and sensory exploration
• Support children and young people with Autism, Learning Disabilities and mental health needs
• Build confidence, independence and emotional resilience through consistent daily engagement
• Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures
• Work collaboratively with colleagues — you will never work in isolation

What we are looking for

• Experience or strong interest in outdoor activities, sports, arts or activity-based roles
• Care or support experience with Autism, Learning Disabilities or Mental Health (desirable but not essential)
• Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards this
• A genuine passion for working outdoors in all seasons
• A caring, patient, reliable approach with a strong sense of responsibility

Why work for Embrace Care

At Embrace Care, we care differently. You will be supported by an experienced, friendly team, recognised for your contribution and given genuine opportunities to grow. Many of our Support Workers progress into senior, specialist or leadership roles as they develop their careers.

Ready to apply?

Click Apply Now to join Embrace Care as an Outdoor Activity Support Worker and make a lasting difference in young people’s lives.