Package Description
Job Title: Senior Residential Activity Worker
Location: Maer, Staffordshire, ST5
Salary: £28,594.80 - £29,811.60 annually (£14.10 – £14.70 per hour)
Additional Earnings: 9 sleep-ins per month (£62.64 per sleep-in)
Shift Pattern: Full-time – 4 consecutive working days (including overnights), followed by 8 days off. As part of this role, you will be required to reside at the activity centre during your four working days to ensure consistent support for the children. 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. Accommodation and meals will be provided to you throughout your stay.
Age & Driving License: Must be over 21 and hold a full UK driver’s license is essential.
Qualification Requirement: NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Child Care or higher is essential for this role. Please clearly state your qualification level on your CV.
Eligibility to Work in the UK: Must have the right to work in the UK.

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.