Adventure Youth Support Worker – Outdoor Activities

Keys; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Referral Bonus

Care First

Circle

NEST Pension Scheme

Long Service Awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Full Induction & IntroductoryProgramme

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking a Children’s Activity Based Support Worker for our Oxford operations, based in Gloucester (GL4). The role combines care duties with outdoor adventure, requiring overnight stays at the activity centre during four working days.

Accommodation and meals are provided during your four-day block. You will lead activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, and other outdoor adventures to support young people aged 8–18.

Qualifications

• Age & Driving License: Must be over 21 and hold a full UK driver’s license.
• Commitment: Ability to work 39 hours per week, adhering to the 4 days on, 8 days off shift pattern, including sleep-ins.
• Eligibility to Work in the UK: Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Support & Care: Build nurturing relationships with young people, providing emotional stability and daily care to help them thrive.
• Engage in Outdoor Activities: Lead adventurous activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, and kayaking, fostering confidence and essential life skills.
• Personal Development: Serve as a role model, supporting personal and social development through structured activities and day-to-day care routines.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Work within a supportive team to create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for the children.
• Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks of annual leave inclusive of 8 public holidays.
• DBS Check Paid: DBS check fully covered by Keys Group, along with renewals.
• Qualifications & Career Development: Support through QCF qualifications and growth opportunities.
• Fair & Competitive Pay: Real Living Wage Employer with enhanced pay scales.
• Blue Light Card: Access via Blue Light card for discounts.
• Referral Bonus: £500 referral bonus when join and probation completed.
• Care First: Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing.
• Circle: Wellbeing and discounts hub.
• NEST Pension Scheme: Matched contributions up to 3%.
• Long Service Awards: Recognition for long service.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save on a new bike and accessories.
• Full Induction & Introductory Programme: Paid onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Build nurturing relationships with young people, providing emotional stability and daily care to help them thrive.
• Lead adventurous activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, and kayaking, fostering confidence and essential life skills.
• Provide safe and structured care within an activity-based residential setting.
• Support personal and social development through daily routines and planned activities.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to maintain a safe, caring environment for the children.

Job description

Keys Group is seeking a Children’s Activity Based Support Worker for our Oxford operations, based in Gloucester (GL4). The role combines care duties with outdoor adventure, requiring overnight stays at the activity centre during four working days.

Accommodation and meals are provided during your four-day block. You will lead activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, and other outdoor adventures to support young people aged 8–18.