Residential Support Worker with Outdoor Activities

work in Shrewsbury; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Keys Children is seeking a Residential Support Worker with Outdoor Activities in Shrewsbury. You will support young people aged 8-18, helping them move away from challenging situations and develop positive routines, confidence and independence.

Our programme blends care with adventure, including climbing, kayaking, mountain biking and hiking, with a focus on resilience and lasting positive change. You will lead activities, provide activity-based care, build strong relationships, and assist in

Qualifications

• Support young people aged 8-18 in daily routines and activities.
• Lead outdoor activities such as climbing, kayaking, hiking.
• Help build resilience and independence in a caring environment.
• Use calm, trauma-informed approaches to behaviour management.

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.

Skills

Outdoor activities

Structured care

Trauma-informed approach

Relationship building

Record keeping safeguarding

Job description

• Residential Support Worker with Outdoor Activities

Residential Support Worker with Outdoor Activities

Keys Children
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

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