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Every child needs a hero, but children and young people in care need something more: remarkable people who can make them feel – often for the first time in their lives – valued, safe and genuinely cared for.

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Careers at Five Rivers

Find out what it’s like to work in each of our services as we turn children’s lives around.

Fostering

Find out more about working in our fostering service.

Residential Children's Homes

Find out more about working in our specialist children’s homes or supported accomodation.

Education

Find out about working in our Education service.

Clinical Services

Find out about working in our specialist clinical service.

Central Services

Find out about working in our central services.

Every child needs a hero, but children and young people in care need something more: remarkable people who can make them feel – often for the first time in their lives – valued, safe and genuinely cared for.

Whether you’re an experienced caregiver, or perhaps just feel instinctively that you could make a difference to challenged lives, Five Rivers provides both the opportunity and the total support to make it happen. We pride ourselves on being a learning organisation, encouraging continued personal development for both our staff and the young people in our care. With us, you can progress your career in a rewarding and engaging environment.

We offer a full suite of child care services and are always keen to hear from engaged, passionate people in the areas below. We offer rewards that reflect the vital role you’ll perform.

Five Rivers  is proud to have been awarded Platinum status as Investors in People. The award pays recognition to our commitment to developing a culture where our people can learn, progress and be rewarded for their hard work, dedication and achievements.

 

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Hear from our colleagues

“What's so nice here is that it’s about making it a great place for staff as well as the children we care for, I love coming to work every day.”
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“Coming to work here has been life changing for me, I feel so blessed to have landed 'home' and this is in no small part to the values and ethos of Five Rivers. They respect my culture too which I have never experienced any where else”
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“I could feel the Five Rivers values when I came for my interview. Everything I had heard about them came to life during the conversation, I wouldn't want to work anywhere else or for anyone else, I love my job.”
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“I have been encouraged to step out of my comfort zone so many times and I've achieved things I didn't think I could. I have completed two qualifications, been promoted and feel so happy in my role.”
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“We are acknowledged as individuals and teams and are so well supported, I feel appreciated every day I walk through the door.”
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“Five Rivers are at the top for me. I started here with no previous experience and was given all the information I needed, had a buddy to support me and now I am working towards my level 3 qualification, I've never had a job like it.”
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