Senior Residential Activity Worker - Stoke-On-Trent

Package Description

Job Title: Senior Residential Activity Worker

Location: Based at Maer, Staffordshire, ST5 

Salary: £28,594.80 - £29,811.60 annually + 9 sleep-ins per month (£62.64 per sleep-in)

 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

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Child Care or above (or equivalent) is essential.

This position requires you to reside at the activities centre overnight during your four working days in order to provide consistent support to the children. A private room and bathroom will be provided for your use throughout your stay.

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.

About the Role

Step into a leadership role as a Senior Residential Activity Worker, where you’ll combine your passion for outdoor adventure with the rewarding opportunity of supporting children and young people aged 8 to 18. As part of our specialised 12-week Activity and Intervention programme, you will lead adventurous activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, and rock climbing while providing hands-on therapeutically-informed care to young people facing significant life challenges.

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.

You will also play a key role in supporting the Service Manager and Deputy Managers in supervising the Residential Activity Workers and ensuring good practice within the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Activity Leadership: Plan, organise, and lead a variety of outdoor activities, inspiring resilience and confidence in young people.
• Direct Care: Build positive, supportive relationships with young people, helping them establish routines, manage emotions, and develop life skills.
• Team Support: Work closely with the management team to maintain high standards of care, provide supervision and guidance to staff, and promote best practices.
• Risk Management: Ensure all activities comply with safeguarding and health & safety regulations, maintaining a safe environment for young people and staff.
• Mentorship: Act as a role model for young people, offering guidance in overcoming challenges and achieving personal goals.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: Level 3 or above NVQ/QCF in Child care (or equivalent) is essential.
• Experience: Previous experience working with children or young people in residential care, adventure settings, or similar environments is required.
• Skills: Strong leadership, resilience, and problem-solving abilities, alongside a passion for outdoor activities and working with young people.
• Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport are essential.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to £34,954.32 annually with sleep-in bonuses.
• Career Progression: Build your leadership skills and develop professionally with extensive 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 both the referring colleague and the new hire under the "Refer a Friend" scheme.
• Enrolment in the NEST Pension Scheme

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 for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.