Package Description

Job Title: Residential Activity Worker - Drivers Only

We would welcome applications from people with experience as: activity instructor, activity leader, activity coordinator, outdoor activity instructor, armed forces, police as well as those with Residential Children’s Support Worker experience.

Location: Based near Bishops Castle

Base Salary: £25,350 - £26,364 per year

Plus 9 sleep ins per month at £62.64 per sleep-in (up to an additional £6,765.12 per year on top of your salary)

Total Package: up to £32,115.12 - £33,129.12

Shift patterns: 4 or 5 days working, including overnights, followed by 8 days off.

About the Role:

As a Residential Activity Worker, you will be working in a home for children with complex behaviours and due to this your role is primarily that of a care worker. You will be a key part of a team of professionals that provide a safe and often life changing experience for our residents with ongoing support from the Registered Manager.

During your 4 days and nights on shift, you will work 2 to 1 with a young person where there will be a heavy focus on them taking part in outdoor and physical activities that may include; mountain biking, adventurous jumping, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, hill walking, rock climbing and more.

As part of the role you will be using one of the company cars to travel to various locations for overnight stops and adventurous activity, because of this a Full UK Drivers licence is essential. Our home isn’t accessible by public transport so having your own transport to get there is also essential.

Perks & Benefits

• Earn a minimum of £12.50 per hour, more than the Real Living Wage
• Enhanced pay with qualifications and experience
• Enhanced overtime pay
• Maternity and Paternity pay
• Free meals while on shift
• NEST Pension Scheme
• Enhanced DBS check
• 28 days annual leave

Gain Qualifications on the Job

While working as a Residential Activity Worker you will be enrolled on a QCF Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner. Once qualified you will not only gain a pay rise but also have the qualification required to step up into a Senior position. 

You will have opportunities to earn qualifications in adventurous activities such as MIAS Level 1 and 2 (Mountain Biking), SUP Instructor, Paddlesports Instructor & Leader, Climbing Wall Instructor, Rock Climbing Instructor, Lowlander Leader, Mountain Leader, Whitewater Rescue, and more.

Our Requirements:

• A full UK drivers licence & own transport
• An enjoyment or passion for outdoor activities or sport
• A willingness to learn new skills and get involved

Direct experience and previous qualifications are not necessary but are welcomed and will be recognised in your hourly pay. However, relatable experience is ideal so if you have worked with young people in the past or even been a parent yourself, make sure you mention it.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

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.

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Keys Group