Senior Residential Activity Worker. Based in Maer, ST5. Must hold a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Salary £14.95–£15.55 per hour. 39 hours per week on a rota of 4 consecutive days followed by 7 days off, then 3 consecutive days followed by another 7 days off. Shift may include sleep‑ins.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements
- Plan and deliver adventurous outdoor activities to promote confidence, resilience and personal growth for young people aged 8‑18.
- Build and maintain positive relationships, supporting daily routines and emotional development.
- Supervise accurate completion of children’s documentation and maintain compliance with Ofsted standards.
- Monitor financial records, submit expenses at shift end.
- Uphold safeguarding and risk‑management standards, implement risk assessment actions.
- Lead and mentor staff, providing formal supervision and supporting professional development.
- Ensure smooth shift operations, meet care objectives, report safeguarding concerns, maintain high quality standards.
- Facilitate thorough handovers and debriefs for continuity.
Qualifications
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 or higher in Residential Childcare or Health & Social Care.
- Full UK driving licence, vehicle access.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Minimum age 21.
- Commitment to 39 hours per week and shift pattern including sleep‑ins.
Benefits
- Annual leave: 5.6 weeks inclusive of 8 public holidays.
- Paid Enhanced DBS check and renewals.
- QCF qualifications & career development pathways.
- Blue Light card access to retailer discounts, holidays, gifts.
- Referral bonus: £500 shared when a referred candidate completes probation.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential support at no cost.
- Circle well‑being hub – health advice, counselling, savings.
- Long service awards.
- Cycle to Work scheme – up to 42% savings on bike.
- Full induction & introductory programme – paid onboarding.
Veteran‑Friendly
We support service personnel, veterans and military families. A veteran who meets the role criteria is guaranteed an interview. Include military experience in your CV.
Applicants must be over 21 and are required to apply through the standard process.
