Residential Support Worker with Outdoor Activities

Keys Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage employer

Pension scheme (matched up to 3%)

£500 employee referral bonus

Long service awards

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Funded qualifications & clear career‑p

Accommodation & meals provided during

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking a live-in care role focused on activity-based support for young people aged 8-18. You will live on-site during your 4-working-days cycle, with accommodation and meals provided, and will help young people build resilience through adventure-based activities such as climbing, kayaking, and hiking.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, relationship-building, and teaching life skills, with safeguarding processes and a Full UK Driving Licence required.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Aged 21+.

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 leadership

Relationship building

Trauma-informed approach

Record keeping

Safeguarding basics

Driving license

Job description

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