Responsibilities
- Age & Driving License: Must be over 21 and hold a full UK driver’s licence.
- 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.
Keys Group supports over 2,500 individuals across England and Wales through three divisions: Accomplish, Keys and Peak. Accomplish provides specialist residential, supported living and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and brain injuries. Keys offers education and care for children and families through schools, children’s homes, supported accommodation and family assessment centres. Peak delivers indoor and outdoor adventure activities across four UK centres.
Keys Group is proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families. We offer a veterans peer‑support network, military awareness and a guaranteed interview for eligible candidates.
Salary
£13.95 – £14.55 per hour.
Shift Patterns
39 hours per week – a rota of 4 consecutive days followed by 7 days off, then 3 consecutive days followed by another 7 days off.
Requirements
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Must be over 21 years old.
- Renewable enhanced DBS check (cover by Keys Group).
- Desire to work in an activity‑based residential home with young people aged 8‑18.
- Willingness to live at the activity centre overnight during the four working days.
Benefits
- Qualification support – QCF qualifications with opportunities for professional growth.
- Real Living Wage Employer – fair and competitive pay recognising qualifications and experience.
- Blue Light Card – discounts across retailers, holidays and car purchases.
- Referral Bonus – £500 divided when a referred candidate successfully joins and completes probation.
- Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support for well‑being.
- Circle – hub for wellbeing, engagement and discounts on everyday purchases.
- NEST pension scheme – matched contribution up to 3 %.
- Long Service Awards – recognition for continued contribution.
- Cycle to Work scheme – up to 42 % saving on a new bike and accessories.
- Full induction and introductory programme – paid comprehensive onboarding.
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