Residential Support Worker with Outdoor Activities

Keys Children; Bishop's Castle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live‑in role

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Pension scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Career progression

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking a Residential Support Worker with Outdoor Activities for our Bishops Castle site. You will live on‑site during your 4 days on, 8 days off, supporting young people aged 8–18 through adventure‑based care.

Lead activities such as climbing, kayaking, hiking and mountain biking; build positive relationships; support development of life skills, routines and independence. A full UK driving license, 21+ and willingness to work a live‑in pattern are required.

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

Job description

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Residential Support Worker with Outdoor Activities

Job Reference Keysgroup/TP/81070/9428

Number of Positions:

3

Contract Type:

Full Time

Working 4 days on followed by 8 days off

Working Hours:

39 hours per week

Location:

Bishops Castle

Job Category:

Care and Support

Region:

Shropshire

Business Area:

Activity & Intervention

Package Description

Children’s Support Worker – Adventure & Activities

Location: Bishops Castle SY9 (Full UK Driving Licence required due to remote setting)

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 aspecialist residential settingwhere you live on-site during your 4 working days (with accommodation and meals provided).

You’ll support young people aged8–18, 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

Requirements

• 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)

Why Join Keys Group?

• 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%)
• Long service awards
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• 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

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

*Dependent on qualifications and experience