Senior Residential Support Worker - SY9
Package Description
ROLE: Senior Activity Worker - Drivers Only
LOCATION: Bishops Castle, SY9
SALARY: £ £14.70 per hour*
SHIFT PATTERNS: 4 consecutive days with overnight shifts, followed by 8 days off - This position requires you to reside at the activities centre overnight during your four working days in order to provide consistent support to the children. Accommodation and meals will be provided to you throughout your stay.
Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle is Essential
About the Role:
Supporting children and young people aged 8 to 18 with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD). As part of our specialised 12-week Activity and Intervention programme, you will lead adventurous activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, and rock climbing while providing hands-on therapeutically-informed care.
You'll be part of a close-knit team providing 2-to-1 support to children and young people, helping them grow and rebuild their confidence in a structured, safe, and enriching environment.
You will also play a key role in supporting the Service Manager and Deputy Managers in supervising the Residential Activity Workers and ensuring good practice within the service.
As a senior you will be responsible for
* Activity Leadership: Plan, organise, and lead a variety of outdoor activities, inspiring resilience and confidence in young people.
* Direct Care: Build positive, supportive relationships with young people, helping them establish routines, manage emotions, and develop life skills.
* Team Support: Work closely with the management team to maintain high standards of care, provide supervision and guidance to staff, and promote best practices.
* Risk Management: Ensure all activities comply with safeguarding and health & safety regulations, maintaining a safe environment for young people and staff.
* Mentorship: Act as a role model for young people, offering guidance in overcoming challenges and achieving personal goals.
Why Join us:
* Enhanced overtime rates
* 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service
* Free meals while on shift
* Refer a Friend - A £250 referral bonus for both the referring colleague and the new hire under the "Refer a Friend" scheme.
* Work-Life Balance - Enjoy a flexible shift pattern with 8 days off after every 4 days on.
* Pension Scheme - Enrolment in the NEST Pension Scheme
* Career Progression - Build your leadership skills and develop professionally with extensive training opportunities.
* Activity Qualifications - Gain certifications in adventurous activities, including mountain biking, paddle-boarding, climbing, and more.
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.
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.
MIDSP
Salary
£ £14.70* per hour
Hourly
Job Reference
Keysgroup/TP/92412/6941
Contract Type
Full Time
Closing Date
No Expiry Date
Job Category
Care and Support
Business Unit
Activity & Intervention
Location
Bishops Castle, United Kingdom
08 August, 2025