Overview
JOB ROLE: Activity-Based Senior Support Worker
LOCATION: Maer, ST5. Applicants must hold a Full UK Driving Licence as the role is based at the activity centre. SALARY: £14.10 - £14.70 per hour. SHIFT PATTERNS: 39 hours per week – rota involves 4 consecutive days followed by 7 days off, then 3 consecutive days of work followed by another 7 days off, offering regular, generous time off. A full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
About Keys Group Activity & Intervention: This position requires you to reside at our activities centre overnight during your working days to provide consistent support to the children. Accommodation and meals will be provided during your stay. At Keys Group, you’ll work in an activity-based residential home supporting young people aged 8-18 facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Our 12-week Activity and Intervention program helps them build confidence through positive routines and outdoor activities like mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, and kayaking. While your primary role is care worker, a strong focus on adventure and staying active is key to the role.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements
* NVQ/QCF Level 3 or higher in Residential Child Care (level 3 in residential) due to staffing needs.
* Age & Driving Licence: Must be over 21 and hold a full UK driver’s license.
* Commitment: Ability to work 39 hours per week, adhering to the shift pattern, including sleep-ins.
* Eligibility to Work in the UK: Must have the right to work in the UK.
* Lead Outdoor Activities: Plan and deliver adventurous activities that promote confidence, resilience, and personal growth in young people through structured activities and day-to-day care routines.
* Provide Direct Support: Build strong, positive relationships with young people, supporting their daily routines and emotional development.
* Manage Documentation: Supervise the accurate and timely completion of all children’s documentation, ensuring compliance and thoroughness.
* Monitor Financial Records: Ensure accurate recording and submission of financial expenditure at the end of each shift.
* Safeguarding & Risk Management: Uphold safeguarding and health & safety standards, ensure compliance with risk assessments, and implement actions to mitigate identified risks.
* Supervise & Support Staff Development: Lead and guide staff to ensure safe, high-quality care, with formal supervision and mentorship to promote professional growth.
* Uphold Quality Standards: Maintain exceptional care practices in line with Ofsted standards.
* Oversee Shift Operations & Care Delivery: Ensure smooth shift operation, achieve care objectives, promptly report safeguarding concerns, and maintain high care standards.
* Facilitate Effective Handover: Conduct thorough shift handovers and debriefs with clear team communication.
Why Join Us
* Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks of annual leave inclusive of 8 public holidays.
* DBS Check Paid: Enhanced DBS check fully covered by Keys Group, including renewals.
* Qualifications & Career Development: Access to a range of QCF qualifications and professional growth opportunities.
* Circle: Wellbeing, engagement and discounts including fitness guidance, healthy eating tips, counselling and discounts.
* Amazing Discount Scheme: Discounts at High Street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and car purchases via Blue Light card.
* NEST Pension Scheme: Employer-matched contributions up to 3%.
* Fair & Competitive Pay: Real Living Wage employer with enhanced pay scales recognizing qualifications and experience.
* £500 Referral Bonus: Refer talented individuals and receive a £500 bonus upon their successful probation completion.
* Full Induction & Introductory Programme: Paid onboarding to support success.
About Keys Group
Keys Group supports over 2,500 individuals across England and Wales through its divisions: Accomplish (specialist residential, supported living, and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and brain injuries), Keys (education and care for children and families), and Peak (indoor and outdoor adventure activities with education programs and confidence-building activities).
Keys Group is proud to sign the Armed Forces Covenant, with veteran-friendly policies, a Veterans Peer Support Network, and Military Awareness support. Current and former service personnel who meet the role criteria are guaranteed an interview; please include military experience on your CV for the resourcing team to contact.
Apply now and a team member will be in touch to discuss starting your rewarding career. No agencies please. Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people we support, all applicants must be over the age of 21.
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