Children's Activity and Intervention Support Worker
Package Description
Job Title: Residential Activity Worker
Location: Buxton (and surrounding satellite accommodations), opening in 2025
Salary: £25,350 - £26,364 per annum (£12.50–£13.10 per hour)
Additional Earnings: Up to £6,765.12 annually from 9 sleep-ins per month (£62.64 per sleep-in)
Total Package Potential: Up to £33,129.12 per year
Shift Pattern: Full-time – 4 days and nights on shift, followed by 8 days off
Driving Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential
About the Role
Embark on a rewarding career as a Residential Activity Worker, where care meets adventure. Working within a specialised 12-week programme for young people aged 8 to 18, this role combines therapeutic residential care with outdoor activities, such as mountain biking, rock climbing, and kayaking, as well as individualised education packages.
You’ll be part of a close-knit team providing 2-to-1 support to children and young people, helping them grow and rebuild their confidence in a structured, safe, and enriching environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support and Guidance: Build meaningful relationships, acting as a mentor and positive role model for young people overcoming challenging circumstances.
Adventure and Activity: Lead and participate in outdoor and physical activities designed to inspire resilience, self-confidence, and personal growth.
Education: Support young people to engage in our broad range of education packages, centred on experiential learning.
Daily Routine: Provide structure, stability, and a nurturing environment that helps young people navigate life’s challenges.
Safety First: Prioritise safeguarding and ensure all activities comply with safety standards.
Professional Development: Gain industry-recognised qualifications in residential childcare and outdoor activities.
What We’re Looking For
A full UK driving licence and your own transport are essential.
A passion for working with children and young people.
An interest in the outdoors and spending time exploring the world around us.
Experience isn’t essential, but transferable skills or previous roles in care, teaching, coaching, the police or military are a great start!
Enthusiasm to learn and engage in adventurous activities is a must!
Why Join Us?
Competitive Pay: Earn up to £33,129.12 annually with sleep-in bonuses.
Training and Qualifications: Work towards the Children, Young People & Families Practitioner Level 4 QCF apprenticeship alongside a plethora of mandatory and optional training opportunities.
Activity Qualifications: Gain certifications in adventurous activities, including mountain biking, paddle-boarding, climbing, and more.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible shift pattern with 8 days off after every 4 days on.
A Career That Makes a Difference: Be part of a life-changing programme that helps young people achieve their potential.
Additional Perks:
Free meals while on shift
Enhanced overtime rates
28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service
A £250 referral bonus for recommending colleagues
Enrolment in the NEST Pension Scheme
About Our Service
Our service is designed to provide emergency, crisis intervention placements, giving young people a chance to build confidence, learn new skills, and establish positive routines. Located in an Ofsted registered children’s home, the programme includes off-site temporary accommodation and adventurous activities. The 12-week programme provides a safe environment for young people to escape negative influences, manage risk-taking behaviour, and develop constructive coping strategies. As part of this approach, young people also have opportunities to gain qualifications and receive a structured education package.
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