Package Description

Residential Activity Worker
Location: Near to Bishops Castle

Salary: £26,566.80 - £27,783.60 annually (£13.10 – £13.70 per hour) *

• This rate is effective as of 1st April - if you start prior to this date, your hourly rate will be £12.50 - £13.10 and will be automatically uplifted on 1st April)

Additional Earnings: 9 sleep-ins per month (£62.64 per sleep-in)

Shift Pattern: 4 days on / 8 days off (includes sleep-ins)
Full Time Available, 39 hours per week

About Us:
Keys Group is a leading provider of specialist care and education services for children and young people across England and Wales. We are dedicated to supporting children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD), ensuring they receive the care and guidance needed to thrive.

The Role:
As an Experienced Residential Activity Worker, you will be at the heart of our mission to support young people in residential care. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality care and support to children with complex emotional and behavioral needs.
• Engaging young people in outdoor activities such as mountain biking, rock climbing, and kayaking.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with the children, promoting their emotional stability and development.
• Supporting the children in developing essential life skills and helping them achieve positive outcomes.
• Working within a team to ensure a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Previous experience working in a Residential Children’s home or similar care setting is essential.
• Passion for the Outdoors: A strong interest in outdoor activities and a desire to share this with young people.
• Qualifications: While not essential, any outdoor activity qualifications (e.g., kayaking, climbing) would be advantageous.
• Personal Qualities: We are looking for someone who is compassionate, patient, and resilient, with the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Hold a full UK driver’s license.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work 39 hours per week, including sleep-ins.

What We Offer:

• Starting salary of £12.50 per hour, with additional pay for sleep-ins.
• Comprehensive training, including a Level 4 qualification in Children’s & Young Persons Care.
• Opportunities to earn qualifications in adventurous activities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• A shift pattern that offers excellent work-life balance.
• A £250 referral bonus for both the referring colleague and the new hire under the “Refer a Friend” scheme.

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to make a difference and have the experience we’re looking for, apply today by submitting your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.

As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.

Join us at Keys Group and be a part of a team that’s truly making a difference!

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