Children's Activity Based Support Worker


Company:	Accomplish
Salary:	£34,290 - £37,500
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M16 0RE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	27 Aug 2026

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Summary

Package Description

Children’s Support Worker – Adventure & Activities

Location: Maer, ST5 (Full UK Driving Licence required due to remote setting)

Salary: £34,290 - £37,500 (Including sleeps)

Live-in role: 4 days on, 7 off, then 3 days on, 7 off (averaging 39 hours per week over the month).

About Keys Group Activity & Intervention:

This is not your typical care role. You’ll be based in a specialist residential setting where you live on-site during your 4 working days (with accommodation and meals provided).

You’ll support young people aged 8–18, helping them move away from challenging situations and develop positive routines, confidence, and independence.

Our programme combines care with adventure — from climbing and kayaking to mountain biking and hiking. You’ll play a key role in transforming lives, helping young people build resilience and create lasting positive change in a supportive, close-knit environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead and take part in outdoor activities (climbing, kayaking, hiking, biking)

Support young people through activity-based, structured care

Build strong relationships as a positive role model

Help develop life skills like cooking, budgeting, and daily routines

Manage behaviour using calm, trauma-informed approaches

Complete basic records and follow safeguarding processes

Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence

Aged 21+

Ability to take part in outdoor activities (Mountain biking, canoeing, climbing, and more)

Ability to work a live-in shift pattern (4 on / 7 off)

Why Join Keys Group?

5.6 weeks of annual leave inclusive of 8 public holidays

Great work-life balance – 4 days on, then 7 days off

Live-in role – accommodation & meals provided during shifts

Work outdoors as part of your everyday role

Free Enhanced DBS check

Funded qualifications & clear career progression

Real Living Wage employer

Enhanced pay based on experience & qualifications

⁠Blue Light Card

Pension scheme (matched up to 3%)

£500 employee referral bonus

Long service awards

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Supportive management & regular check-ins

Team meetings where your voice is heard

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

About Us

Keys Care provides safe, supportive homes for adults and children, offering tailored services and specialist support to help people thrive. Through our

Connected Support approach, we empower individuals to build stability, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

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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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