Senior Children's Residential Support Worker (LD/EBD)
Join us and receive a £1,500 Welcome Bonus!
Join us between 5 April and 5 September 26 as a Senior Care Practitioner on a permanent contract for a welcome bonus paid as you progress in your role*
Location: HR4 and HR1 - Hereford
Salary: £32,000 per annum (incl. 5 contractual sleeps per month) FTE pro rata for part time
Hours: Average 37.5 hours p/w (163 hours p/m) FTE pro rata for part time
Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to lead a team and make a lasting difference?
We’re a growing company with a passion for changing lives. At our Ofsted ‘Good’ and 'Outstanding' rated Children’s Homes in Hereford, you’ll be part of a dedicated team creating a stable, therapeutic environment where young people can truly thrive.
Join Flourish as a Senior Care Practitioner, guiding a passionate team to provide consistent, high-quality care and support.
Your Role:
- Lead and mentor a team of Support Workers
- Provide a stable, safe, and nurturing environment for children
- Plan and support engaging, therapeutic activities to build confidence, resilience, and life skills
- Ensure smooth daily operations by managing shifts, delegating tasks, and supporting new starters.
- Role-model positive behaviour and support children to achieve their potential
- Maintain clear and accurate records of daily observations and progress
What You Need:
- Minimum 1 year experience in residential childcare or working with challenging behaviours
- Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma (or equivalent)
- Resilience and confidence in supporting both children and staff
- Full UK driving licence with less than 6 points
What’s Great About Working With Flourish:
- Be part of a growing organisation that truly values its staff
- Full support, supervision, and access to our Clinical Psychologist
- Rolling rota with flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and sleeps
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Health & wellbeing package, free Enhanced DBS, Nest Pension 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.
*£1,500 Welcome Bonus for full time permanent roles (excluding bank and graduate programmes)
Your £1,500 Bonus Breakdown:
- £250 after 1 month
- £250 after 3 months
- £500 after 6 months (end of probation)
- £500 after 12 months
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.
Please note we do not Visa Sponsorship
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you require Visa Sponsorship or a Visa Switch?
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK manual driving license (required)
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
