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.