Package Description
Activity Support Worker – Passion for the Outdoors & Youth Support
Location: Role based in Maer, Staffordshire, ST5
Salary: £26,566.80 – £27,783.60 per year (£13.10 – £13.70 per hour)
Shift Pattern: 4 consecutive working days (including overnights), followed by 8 days off
Driving Requirement: Must be 21+, hold a full UK driving licence, and have access to a vehicle (due to rural location)
Make a Real Difference
Do you thrive in the outdoors and want to make a life-changing impact on young people's lives?
Join Keys Group as a Residential Activity Worker, where your passion for nature, structure, and support becomes a powerful force in helping children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Disorders (EBD) find hope, healing, and growth.
You'll be part of a dedicated residential care team delivering a structured, therapeutic programme filled with outdoor adventures such as kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, and bushcraft — all designed to build confidence, develop life skills, and encourage positive change.
About the Role:
As an Activity Support Worker, you'll live on-site during your 4-day shift pattern, providing consistent, caring support in a safe and stable home. Alongside your colleagues, you'll lead outdoor activities, build strong, trusting relationships, and create opportunities for personal growth and emotional resilience.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide consistent care and emotional support to children and young people aged 8–18
* Lead and participate in outdoor activities including hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, and bushcraft
* Support daily routines and promote positive behaviour and independence
* Work collaboratively with therapists, teachers, and support staff as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Help young people develop confidence, communication, and life skills
What We're Looking For:
* A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
* Interest in outdoor education or adventure-based learning
* Emotional resilience, patience, and a calm, supportive presence
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and evenings
* Must be 21 or over, hold a full UK Driving Licence, and have the right to work in the UK
Why Join Keys Group?
* Generous Leave: 5.6 weeks annual leave
* Paid DBS: We cover your Enhanced DBS check and renewals
* Career Growth: Ongoing training & QCF qualifications to boost your future prospects
* Supportive Team Environment: Passionate colleagues, professional growth, and wellbeing support
* Pension: Matched contributions up to 3% with our NEST scheme
* Competitive Pay: Real Living Wage employer with enhanced pay for qualifications and experience
* Referral Bonus: £250 for you and your friend when they join
* Comprehensive Induction: Paid onboarding to set you up for success
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.
Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Ready to apply?
If you're ready to build a career with purpose and bring your outdoor passion to a meaningful care role – we want to hear from you.
To apply or learn more, email:
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Keys Group
Salary
Salary: £26,566.80 – £27,783.60 per year (£13.10 – £13.70 per hour)
Frequency
Hourly
Job Reference
Keysgroup/TP/144302/7081
Contract Type
Full Time
Closing Date
No Expiry Date
Job Category
Care and Support
Business Unit
Activity & Intervention
Location
Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom
Posted on
24 September, 2025