Youth Support Worker

Keys Group

  • Maer, Staffordshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
📅 Shift Pattern: 4 consecutive working days (including overnights), followed by 8 days off
🏡 Accommodation & Meals Provided during working days
🚗 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 - OutdoorsDo 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 a Residential Activity 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
🎁 What We Offer:
  • Full training and career development - including funded Level 3 Children & Young Person's Care qualification
  • Outdoor activity certifications - kayaking, climbing, mountain biking, and more
  • Supportive team culture - work alongside passionate, experienced colleagues
  • Flexible work-life balance - structured 4-on/8-off rota
  • Refer a Friend Bonus - earn £250 each for successful referrals
  • A meaningful career - help young people overcome challenges and build brighter futures
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:#PoweredByPeople #InspiredByAmbition #EPICPeopleMAESP

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