Children’s Residential Support Worker – Cheltenham
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,600 to £29,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 April 2026 |
| Location: | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Flourish (Gloucestershire) Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Children’s Residential Support Worker – Cheltenham GL51 (EBD/LD)
Salary: £27,600 p/a (non-qualified) | £29,000 p/a (qualified) (including 5 contractual sleeps per month)
Hours: Average 37.5 hours p/w (163 hours p/m) FTE pro rata for part time
Are you passionate about helping children flourish and ready to make a real difference every day?
We’re a growing company with a passion for changing lives. At our Ofsted ‘Good’ rated Children’s Homes in Cheltenham, you’ll be part of a dedicated team creating a stable, therapeutic environment where young people can truly thrive.
Whether you’re just starting your career or already qualified, Flourish offers a supportive, rewarding environment where your work genuinely changes lives.
Your Role:
Build trusting relationships with children, offering support, guidance, and stability
Plan and deliver fun, engaging, and therapeutic activities to help children develop skills and confidence
Collaborate with families, schools, and external professionals to ensure children receive the best support
Be a positive role model and encourage children to flourish
Maintain clear records of daily observations and progress
What You Need:
Assistant Care Practitioner (non-qualified):
No prior experience required — full support and training provided to achieve your Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma
Passion for working with children
Flexibility and resilience
Care Practitioner (qualified):
Minimum 1 year experience in residential childcare or working with challenging behaviours
Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma (or equivalent)
Full UK driving licence with less than 6 points
What’s Great About Working With Flourish:
Be part of a growing, caring organisation that truly values its staff
Full support, supervision, and access to our Clinical Psychologist
Rolling rota with flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and 5 contractual sleeps per month
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Health & wellbeing package, free Enhanced DBS, and Blue Light discounts
If you’re ready for a career where your work genuinely changes lives, now is the time to take the next step. Start your journey with Flourish today – click the link to apply and be part of something that truly matters.
At Flourish we aim to create and maintain a safe working environment and follow a robust recruitment process, therefore any successful candidates will go through an enhanced DBS and reference checks.
Salary: £27,600 p/a (non-qualified) | £29,000 p/a (qualified) (including 5 contractual sleeps per month)
Hours: Average 37.5 hours p/w (163 hours p/m) FTE pro rata for part time
Are you passionate about helping children flourish and ready to make a real difference every day?
We’re a growing company with a passion for changing lives. At our Ofsted ‘Good’ rated Children’s Homes in Cheltenham, you’ll be part of a dedicated team creating a stable, therapeutic environment where young people can truly thrive.
Whether you’re just starting your career or already qualified, Flourish offers a supportive, rewarding environment where your work genuinely changes lives.
Your Role:
Build trusting relationships with children, offering support, guidance, and stability
Plan and deliver fun, engaging, and therapeutic activities to help children develop skills and confidence
Collaborate with families, schools, and external professionals to ensure children receive the best support
Be a positive role model and encourage children to flourish
Maintain clear records of daily observations and progress
What You Need:
Assistant Care Practitioner (non-qualified):
No prior experience required — full support and training provided to achieve your Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma
Passion for working with children
Flexibility and resilience
Care Practitioner (qualified):
Minimum 1 year experience in residential childcare or working with challenging behaviours
Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma (or equivalent)
Full UK driving licence with less than 6 points
What’s Great About Working With Flourish:
Be part of a growing, caring organisation that truly values its staff
Full support, supervision, and access to our Clinical Psychologist
Rolling rota with flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and 5 contractual sleeps per month
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Health & wellbeing package, free Enhanced DBS, and Blue Light discounts
If you’re ready for a career where your work genuinely changes lives, now is the time to take the next step. Start your journey with Flourish today – click the link to apply and be part of something that truly matters.
At Flourish we aim to create and maintain a safe working environment and follow a robust recruitment process, therefore any successful candidates will go through an enhanced DBS and reference checks.