Residential Support Worker

Keys Group; Bishop's Castle; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage employer

Pension scheme (matched up to 3%)

£500 employee referral bonus

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Long service awards

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

Funded qualifications

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking a live-in care role for young people aged 8-18 in a specialist residential setting. You will live on-site during your 4 working days, with accommodation and meals provided, and you will support adventure-based activities such as climbing, kayaking and mountain biking.

You will help young people build resilience, routines and independence using trauma-informed approaches, with safeguarding duties and opportunities for funded qualifications and clear career progression

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Aged 21+.
• Ability to take part in outdoor activities (mountain biking, canoeing, climbing, and more).
• Ability to work a live-in shift pattern (4 on / 7 off).

Responsibilities

• Lead and take part in outdoor activities (climbing, kayaking, hiking, biking).
• Support young people through activity-based, structured care.
• Build strong relationships as a positive role model.
• Help develop life skills like cooking, budgeting, and daily routines.
• Manage behaviour using calm, trauma-informed approaches.
• Complete basic records and follow safeguarding processes, 5.6 weeks of annual leave inclusive of 8 public holidays.
• Great work-life balance - 4 days on, then 7 days off.
• Live-in role - accommodation & meals provided during shifts.
• Work outdoors as part of your everyday role.
• Free Enhanced DBS check.
• Funded qualifications & clear career progression.
• Real Living Wage employer.
• Enhanced pay based on experience & qualifications.
• Blue Light Card.
• Pension scheme (matched up to 3%).
• £500 employee referral bonus.
• Long service awards.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Supportive management & regular check-ins.
• Team meetings where your voice is heard.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Age 21+

Outdoor activities

Live-in shifts

Job description

Keys Care provides safe, supportive homes for adults and children, offering tailored services and specialist support to help people thrive. Through our Connected Support approach, we empower individuals to build stability, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview - please include details of your service on your CV.

Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 21.

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Aged 21+
• Ability to take part in outdoor activities (Mountain biking, canoeing, climbing, and more)
• Ability to work a live-in shift pattern (4 on / 7 off)

Salary: £34,290 - £37,500 (Including sleeps)

Live-in role: 4 days on, 8 off (averaging 39 hours per week over the month). About Keys Group Activity & Intervention: This is not your typical care role. You'll be based in a specialist residential setting where you live on-site during your 4 working days (with accommodation and meals provided). You'll support young people aged 8-18, helping them move away from challenging situations and develop positive routines, confidence, and independence. Our programme combines care with adventure - from climbing and kayaking to mountain biking and hiking. You'll play a key role in transforming lives, helping young people build resilience and create lasting positive change in a supportive, close-knit environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and take part in outdoor activities (climbing, kayaking, hiking, biking)
• Support young people through activity-based, structured care
• Build strong relationships as a positive role model
• Help develop life skills like cooking, budgeting, and daily routines
• Manage behaviour using calm, trauma-informed approaches
• Complete basic records and follow safeguarding processes, 5.6 weeks of annual leave inclusive of 8 public holidays
• Great work-life balance - 4 days on, then 7 days off
• Live-in role - accommodation & meals provided during shifts
• Work outdoors as part of your everyday role
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Funded qualifications & clear career progression
• Real Living Wage employer
• Enhanced pay based on experience & qualifications
• Blue Light Card
• Pension scheme (matched up to 3%)
• £500 employee referral bonus
• Long service awards
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Supportive management & regular check-ins
• Team meetings where your voice is heard
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay