Package Description

Senior Children's Residential Activity Worker

Salary: £14.95 – £15.55 per hour (depending on experience & qualifications)
Hours: 39 hours per week – 4 days on, 7 days off, then 3 days on, 7 days off
Location: Gloucestershire GL5
Requirement: Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle – essential

Purpose of the Role

To provide high-quality care, leadership, and positive role modelling to young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, while leading activity-based interventions that promote confidence, resilience, and personal growth.

About Keys Group – Activity & Intervention

This is a unique opportunity to combine residential care with outdoor adventure and leadership.

Based in an Ofsted-registered children’s home, you will support young people aged 8–18 through a structured 12-week Activity and Intervention Programme, designed to provide a break from challenging circumstances and create positive, lasting change.

You will live on-site during your working days (with accommodation and meals provided), delivering consistent, trauma-informed care alongside engaging outdoor activities such as kayaking, climbing, and mountain biking.

As a Senior Residential Activity Worker, you’ll play a key role in both supporting young people and guiding the staff team to deliver the highest standards of care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Build strong, therapeutic relationships with young people and provide consistent support
• Act as a positive role model, promoting structure, boundaries, and positive behaviours
• Plan, lead, and deliver outdoor activities such as climbing, kayaking, and hiking
• Support emotional wellbeing, helping young people build resilience and coping strategies
• Supervise, support, and mentor Residential Activity Workers
• Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing residential environment
• Work collaboratively with the team to deliver tailored care and activity plans
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate, up-to-date records
• Respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviour and crisis situations
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and regulatory standards
  

Requirements

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 (or higher) in Childcare – essential
• Previous experience working with young people in residential, care, or activity-based settings
• Aged 21 or over with a full UK driving licence
• Able to commit to the shift pattern, including on-site stays
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and guide a team
• Confident, resilient, and able to build positive relationships
• Passion for outdoor activities and adventurous environments
• Ability to work under pressure and act as a positive role model
• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Us?

• 5.6 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Competitive pay with progression linked to qualifications
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS and renewals
• Funded QCF qualifications (Level 3 & 5)
• Blue Light Card for retail and lifestyle discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Access to internal engagement platform (Circle App)
• NEST pension with up to 3% employer contribution
• Maternity benefits
• Referral bonus scheme (£250 each)
• Full paid induction and ongoing training
  
  
  Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant

Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and actively support veterans and military families through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview where criteria are met, with access to dedicated support and resources.

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