Residential Support Worker with Outdoor Activities

Keys Group; Bishop's Castle; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Real Living Wage employer

Funded qualifications & progression

Pension scheme (matched up to 3%)

£500 employee referral bonus

Blue Light Card

Free Enhanced DBS check

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Descripción de la vacante

Keys Group is seeking a live-in care and intervention worker to work a 4 on / 7 off pattern in a specialist residential setting, based on site with accommodation and meals provided. You will support young people aged 8-18, helping them build routines, confidence and independence through adventure-based activities.

The role emphasises trauma-informed care, safeguarding, and strong relationship building, with funded qualifications and clear career progression.

Formación

• Lead and participate in outdoor activities (climbing, kayaking, hiking, biking)
• Build strong relationships as a positive role model
• Support development of life skills like cooking, budgeting and daily routines
• Manage behaviour using calm, trauma-informed approaches
• Complete basic records and follow safeguarding processes

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Outdoor activities leadership

Trauma-informed care

Relationship building

Life skills coaching

Descripción del empleo

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
  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)
  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
• About Keys: 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