Senior Residential Activity Worker

Step into a leadership role as a Senior Residential Activity Worker, where you'll combine your passion for outdoor adventure with the rewarding opportunity of supporting children and young people aged 8 to 18. As part of our specialised 12-week Activity and Intervention programme, you will lead adventurous activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, and rock climbing while providing hands-on therapeutically-informed care to young people facing significant life challenges. You'll be part of a close-knit team providing 2-to-1 support to children and young people, helping them grow and rebuild their confidence in a structured, safe, and enriching environment. You will also play a key role in supporting the Service Manager and Deputy Managers in supervising the Residential Activity Workers and ensuring good practice within the service., Activity Leadership: Plan, organise, and lead a variety of outdoor activities, inspiring resilience and confidence in young people. Direct Care: Build positive, supportive relationships with young people, helping them establish routines, manage emotions, and develop life skills. Team Support: Work closely with the management team to maintain high standards of care, provide supervision and guidance to staff, and promote best practices. Risk Management: Ensure all activities comply with safeguarding and health & safety regulations, maintaining a safe environment for young people and staff. Mentorship: Act as a role model for young people, offering guidance in overcoming challenges and achieving personal goals.

Qualifications: Level 3 or above NVQ/QCF in Childcare (or equivalent) is essential. Experience: Previous experience working with children or young people in residential care, adventure settings, or similar environments is required. Skills: Strong leadership, resilience, and problem-solving abilities, alongside a passion for outdoor activities and working with young people. Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport are essential.

• This rate is effective as of 1st April - if you start prior to this date, your hourly rate will be £13.30 - £13.90 and will be automatically uplifted on 1st April)
Additional Earnings: 9 sleep-ins per month (£62.64 per sleep-in) Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle: Essential, Competitive Pay: Earn up to £34,954.32 annually with sleep-in bonuses. Career Progression: Build your leadership skills and develop professionally with extensive training opportunities. Activity Qualifications: Gain certifications in adventurous activities, including mountain biking, paddle-boarding, climbing, and more. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible shift pattern with 8 days off after every 4 days on. A Career That Makes a Difference: Be part of a life-changing programme that helps young people achieve their potential. Additional Perks: Free meals while on shift Enhanced overtime rates 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service A £250 referral bonus for both the referring colleague and the new hire under the "Refer a Friend" scheme. Enrolment in the NEST Pension Scheme About Our Service: Our service is designed to provide emergency, crisis intervention placements, giving young people a chance to build confidence, learn new skills, and establish positive routines. Located in an Ofsted registered children's home, the programme includes off-site temporary accommodation and adventurous activities. The 12-week programme provides a safe environment for young people to escape negative influences, manage risk-taking behaviour, and develop constructive coping strategies. As part of this approach, young people also have opportunities to gain qualifications and receive a structured education package. Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.