Children's Activity Based Support Worker

Package Description

JOB ROLE: Children’s Activity Based Support Worker

LOCATION: Please note, you are required to hold a Full UK Driving License as this role is based in Maer, ST5

SALARY: £13.95 - £14.55* per hour

SHIFT PATTERNS: 39 hours per week – This rota involves working 4 consecutive days followed by 7 days off, then 3 consecutive days of work followed by another 7 days off

REQUIREMENTS: Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle - essential.

About Keys Group Activity & Intervention:

This position requires you to reside at our activities centre overnight during your four working days to provide consistent support to the children. Accommodation and meals will be provided to you throughout your stay.

With Keys Group, you will be working in an activity-based residential home specifically designed to support young people aged 8-18. These young individuals often face social, emotional & mental health challenges.

Our Activity and Intervention service offers a 12-week programme for these young people to offer a change of scenery. We offer a break from difficult circumstances, a fresh start and help them to build up their confidence by enforcing positive routines through activities.

While your primary role is that of a care worker, a strong focus on adventure and staying active is key to the role — think mountain biking, rock climbing, walking, kayaking and much more. If you love adventure and being outside, you’ll fit right in!

Key Responsibilities & Role Requirements:

• Age & Driving License : Must be over 21 and hold a full UK driver’s license.
• Commitment : Ability to work 39 hours per week, adhering to the 4 days on, 8 days off shift pattern, including sleep-ins.
• Eligibility to Work in the UK : Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Support & Care: Build nurturing relationships with young people, providing emotional stability and daily care to help them thrive.
• Engage in Outdoor Activities : Lead adventurous activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, and kayaking, fostering confidence and essential life skills.
• Personal Development : Serve as a role model, supporting personal and social development through structured activities and day-to-day care routines.
• Collaborative Teamwork : Work within a supportive team to create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for the children.

Why join us:

• Annual Leave - Enjoy 5.6 weeks of annual leave inclusive of 8 public holidays.
• DBS Check Paid - Your Enhanced DBS check, is fully covered by Keys Group, along with any required renewals.
• Qualifications & Career Development - Unlock your potential with our support! We offer a variety of QCF qualifications, providing opportunities for professional growth and opening doors to further career advancement.
• ⁠ Fair & Competitive Pay - At Keys Group, we pride ourselves on fair and competitive pay. As a Real Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all, with enhanced pay scales that transparently recognise your qualifications and experience.
• ⁠ Blue Light Card - at High Street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car, available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee
• ⁠ Referral Bonus - Refer talented individuals to Keys Group and split a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete their probation.
• Care First - We care about your well-being and that's why we're pleased to offer our employees an Employee Assistance Program. If you need someone to talk to, the EAP is here for you - confidentially and at no cost.
• Circle - Your hub for wellbeing, engagement and discounts. From tailored exercise advice and healthy eating tips to counselling and savings on everyday purchases, Circle has you covered.
• NEST Pension Scheme - Save for your retirement with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.
• Long Service Awards - It's our way of saying a heartfelt thank you for everything you do.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - You could save up to 42% on a brand-new bike and accessories.
• Full Induction & Introductory Programme - Begin your journey with a paid-for comprehensive onboarding to set you up for success.

About Keys Group

Keys Group supports over 2,500 individuals across England and Wales through its three divisions: Accomplish, providing specialist residential, supported living, and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and brain injuries; Keys, offering education and care for children and families through schools, children’s homes, supported accommodation, and family assessment centres; and Peak, delivering indoor and outdoor adventure activities across four UK centres, including bespoke education programs and confidence-building activities like bushcraft, climbing, and canoeing.

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.

Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career - No agencies please

Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 21

*Dependent on experience and qualification

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