Residential Vacancies

We are looking for a Deputy Head Teacher to join our brand-new school, based in Redhill, Bristol.

Working alongside our fantastic head teacher, you will support the school's development and be responsible for Teaching and Learning, Curriculum and assessment, and Pastoral matters within the school. You will also support the staff team through leadership and development and be the lead on evaluating teaching and learning standards, supporting the growth of Sky Vale School.

In return, we will offer the right candidate the opportunity to join a developing and improving establishment in an exciting transition and growth period. You will receive training in Pro-active Approaches techniques, as well as commitment to and support of your professional development aspirations.

Reasons to join us:
Term Time is in line with the local authority.
• Company pension
• SimplyHealth employee healthcare cashback scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Long service and recognition scheme
• We are committed to your ongoing training and personal development– we hold a Gold Investors in People Award

Sky Vale School is a brand-new school opening in November 2025, looking after children and young people aged 6- 18 years, offering a therapeutic, bespoke learning package, seeking the best outcomes for our young people.

This beautiful school is in the heart of the Mendips, showing nature at its best. The school will be in the heart of the community.

To find out more about our Education Services click below.
Education Services | Five Rivers Child Care

For more information and a copy of the full role profile, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team, Recruitment@five-rivers.org or call 01722 435750 option 2

Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and Enhanced DBS check

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We are looking for a Teacher to join our brand-new school, Sky Vale, based in Redhill, Bristol.

As a Teacher, your day will be varied and exciting. You will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that are tailor-made to each child and young person.

You will be working within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and follow a therapeutic practice. Our schools have been awarded the ‘Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award’.

In return, we will offer the right candidate the opportunity to join a developing and improving establishment in an exciting transition and growth period. You will receive training in Pro-active Approaches techniques, as well as commitment to and support of your professional development aspirations.

Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we are looking for committed and dedicated people that want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provision.

Reasons to join us:
Term Time is in line with the local authority.
• Company pension
• SimplyHealth employee healthcare cashback scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Long service and recognition scheme
• We are committed to your ongoing training and personal development– we hold a Gold Investors in People Award

Sky Vale School is a brand-new school opening in November 2025, looking after children and young people aged 6- 18 years, offering a therapeutic, bespoke learning package, seeking the best outcomes for our young people.

This beautiful school is in the heart of the Mendips, showing nature at its best. The school will be in the heart of the community.

Why Five Rivers?
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Enhanced Maternity Leave Package for mothers who have been with us for over 1 year.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements
• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• NQTS or QTS registration
• Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

For more information and a copy of the full role profile, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team, Recruitment@five-rivers.org or call 01722 435750 option 2

Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and Enhanced DBS check

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We are looking for a School Business Administrator to join our education administration team. This role will be based in our Brand-new school, Sky Vale, based in Redhill, Bristol

Your role will be varied in our school. You will complete all administrative tasks and interact with our children on a daily basis, so a child-centred approach is key for this role.

As our school administrator, you will provide full administrative support to the school and its day-to-day needs, ensuring compliance across all record-keeping and administrative tasks associated with running the education provisions efficiently and meeting the required standards. You will also have the opportunity to act as the school's Health and Safety Representative, liaising with contractors and ensuring services are kept up to date.

This role also includes reception and general enquiries, supporting the head teacher with diary management, and welcoming and greeting visitors to our school.

You will be part of the wider network of school business administrators, where you will receive support from your peers and a full induction from our school business manager.

Sky Vale School is a brand-new school opening in November 2025, looking after children and young people aged 6- 18 years, offering a therapeutic, bespoke learning package, seeking the best outcomes for our young people.

This beautiful school is in the heart of the Mendips, showing nature at its best. The school will be in the heart of the community.

Hours
This a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week
You will be working Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Term Time: this goes in line with Bristol local authority
The contracted hours are 195 teaching days plus + 10 training days during the holidays
As per all education roles, your Holidays must be taken during the school holidays and not during term time.

Why Five Rivers?
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Company Pension
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Professional Supervision with our Education Business Manager
• Blue Light card
• Enhanced maternity package for mothers who have been with us for over one year
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Company pension scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Care Bonus
• Long service and recognition scheme

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Our 1ACE (Another Chance Education) provision is for those with limited success in formal education or who have struggled in specialist settings. Our teachers and support workers are specialist trained to work in developing the child. Our holistic approach boosts confidence and self-esteem and helps our young people to develop skills to be successful learners. A therapeutic informed approach is used to recognise and reduce barriers to learning and create a personalised curriculum.

We are looking for a Lead Teacher to join our friendly team at our 1ACE provisions based in Warrington at the site of Gulliver’s. In this role, you would be expected to ensure all children and young people within our care are secure and receive the best possible educational provision and outcomes.

This opportunity will see the successful candidate be able to develop and promote an ‘offer’ that will make best use of the immediate surroundings. The site is based in woodland on the land at Gulliver’s theme park and comprises of 6 cabins with toilets, showers, an office and kitchen. Opportunities are vast and we are looking for the creative ‘spark’ that would give Five Rivers education something unique. Areas such as the arts or forest school would have an enormous amount of potential based on this site.

Working alongside the Head of Willow View in Rochdale, you will promote outstanding performance, ensure the education provision is inclusive, practical, and innovative, develop 1ACE outreach improvement plans and ensure their implementation is successful. The successful candidate will hold QTS as well as be able to evidence considerable experience in the following:
• Working with children with Social, Emotional, Behavioural and additional needs;
• To ensure high-quality outcomes for pupils across the school’s age range by developing an outstanding provision for pupils;
• Line management of Learning Support staff;
• Secure and sustain effective teaching and learning throughout the school;
• Robust baseline, assessing and tracking traditional and non-traditional curriculums and learning programmes;
• Working with internal colleagues, critical friends, parents and clinicians, as well as the network of external colleagues in Local Authority SEN teams;
• High levels of self-reflection, motivation to improve practice and a solution focussed, positive approach to operational challenges.

We are looking for a Lead Teacher who has experience being a successful Leader in Education, working within a Special Education Setting (SEMH/SpLD), Experience of working in Safeguarding and Child protection, as well as working with a range of students, the experience of Ofsted inspection processes and an ability to work successfully and collaboratively.

Why Five Rivers?
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Enhanced Maternity Leave Package for mothers who have been with us for over 1 year.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements
• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• NQTS or QTS registration
• Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

For more information and a copy of the full role profile, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team, Recruitment@five-rivers.org or call 01722 435750 option 2

Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and Enhanced DBS check

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our school without walls covering the East Dorset and Bournemouth area. You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

As an HLTA, your day will be varied and interesting. You will support our teachers by assisting in the classrooms and the community for children who cannot attend school; you will follow a flexible structure and support our children and young people to unlock their passion for learning. You will be based in our Ofsted registered school but will also support 1 ACE provision locally.

1 ACE (Another Chance Education) is our alternative education provision, which works with children and young people who struggle in their formal or specialised education settings. We offer education on an outreach basis or within one of our Ofsted registered a school.

You will work within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and follow a therapeutic practice.

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Education sector. We source and deliver up-to-date training opportunities and prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you get the most out of your career.

Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we seek dedicated people who want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provision.

1Ace South
You will teach our children in the community in an outreach capacity across East Dorset and Bournemouth area.

We offer a range of supportive, safe environments for children and young people with whom mainstream and other school settings have not worked. Our Ofsted registered and rated independent schools around England offer various academic, vocational, SEN, and disabilities (SEND) options.

Role Profile - 20201020_Role_Profile_HLTA_1ACE.pdf

1Ace https://five-rivers.org/education/schools/1ace/

Hours

Term Time: this goes in line with local authority.

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 am - 4:30 pm.

The role is full-time over five days per week; however, if you would like the opportunity for part-time or compressed hours, we would be happy to speak to you about this.

Why Five Rivers?
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Company Pension
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced maternity package for mothers who have been with us for over one year.
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Company pension scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Carer Bonus
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements
• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
•Valid Driving Licence with access to a vehicle is essential
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Please make sure to apply. Apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Our Fostering service is committed to providing caring families to children who need them the most.

Due to expansion, we seek to appoint Independent Form F Assessors to support our Fostering teams across the UK.

We are particularly interested in speaking to experienced Form F Assessors in Essex, Southend, Canvey Island and Thurrock areas.

You will support potential foster carers through the Form F process and panel process, undertake competence-based Form F Assessments, work closely with other members of the Five Rivers Child Care Family Placement Service, return the completed Form F Assessment report and all supporting documentation to the company, complete the Form F Assessment within a timescale of between 12 -14 weeks and be submitted to Five Rivers Child Care for quality assurance process.

Complete all amendments/follow-up requests once the Form F Assessment has been vetted by Five Rivers Child Care and before presentation to one of Five Rivers Child Care Fostering service panels. Present the family to the fostering service panel once all documentation has been signed off.

You will be paid up to £2,500 per assessment.

Essential Criteria:
• Recognised professional social work qualification. (DipSW or equivalent)
• Must have a current Social Work England registration
• Knowledge of childcare legislation and other relevant legislation/initiatives about foster care.
• Experience working within a fostering service
• Experience in undertaking competence-based Form F Assessments
• Willingness to work on a flexible basis, e.g. evenings and weekends.
• Ability to produce high-quality written assessment reports.
• Confidence and proficiency in presenting to Fostering Panels.
• Clean driving license and own transport.

For more information, please contact Recruitment@five-rivers.org or call 01722 435750 and press option 2

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Start your career with our school as a Teaching Assistant (TA) in Salisbury, Wiltshire. You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support our teachers by assisting in the classrooms and in the community while following a flexible structure and supporting our children and young people to unlock their passion for learning. You will be based in our Ofsted registered school and, when required, support 1 ACE provision locally.

1 ACE (Another Chance Education) is our alternative education provision, which works with children and young people who struggle in their formal or specialised education settings; we offer education on an outreach basis or within one of our Ofsted registered a school.

You will work within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and follow a therapeutic practice.

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Education sector. We source and deliver up-to-date training opportunities and prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you get the most out of your career.

Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we seek dedicated people who want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provision.

Click apply to read the full role profile ​20201020_Role_Profile_Teaching_Assistant.pdf

The Spires

Click here to find out about our school The Spires School | Education Centre | Five Rivers (five-rivers.org)

Hours

Term Time: This is in line with Wiltshire's local authority.

Our full-time hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 am - 4:30 pm.

The role is full-time over five days per week, however, if you would like the opportunity for part-time or compressed hours, we would be happy to speak to you about this.

Why Five Rivers?

• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
  
• Company Pension
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Blue Light card
• Enhanced maternity package for mothers who have been with us for over one year.
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Company pension scheme.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Carer Bonus
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements

• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• Valid Driving Licence – this is desirable for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK
  

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Please make sure to apply. Apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We are recruiting a children’s home Registered Manager to lead our team at Pennine View, our home for up to four children and young people aged 10 to 18 years. You will be an experienced Registered Manager working in an environment and culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

As the Registered Manager, you will lead, manage, and develop a team of Therapeutic Support workers who help and support our children who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma using our trauma-informed practices, which are embedded within our culture. Pennine View also offers empathic and supportive care for LGBTQIA+ children

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the child care sector. We source and deliver up-to-date training opportunities and prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you’re getting the most out of your career.

We are looking for a committed and dedicated Registered Manager. You’ll be a natural at building a rapport with children and someone full of empathy, so you can understand and relate to the young people you work with.

You will need to have at least 2 years’ experience of being a Registered Manager working in a Children’s Residential Setting within the last five years, hold or be working towards your Level 5 in leadership and management, and have a minimum of Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples Work Force, have a proven track record with Ofsted, Legislative Framework.

Life Change Care is proud to be part of the Five Rivers Family

Hours: On average 37.5 hours a week – some flexibility will be needed to ensure the smooth running of the home

Why Life Change?
• 28 days plus 8 bank holidays annual leave allowance
• Full Occupancy Bonus of £400 per month
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Blue Light card

Role Profile – available on request

Find out about our service
Our Homes | Life Change Care

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly and fill out an application form or call our office on 01722 495766 or 07545 661471 for a confidential chat with our Recruitment Partner.

Life Change Care, a subsidiary of Five Rivers Child Care, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age

We are looking to appoint a Registered Manager to join our Children’s home in the heart of Salisbury.

For this home, you will need to have experience as a Leader and Manager within Residential Children's Homes, who can lead, develop, and manage an established team of Residential Child Care Workers.

Our Residential service offers therapeutic homes catering to the children's daily needs. We understand the needs of the children and recognise and support our Children who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma. Our integrated model, which is embedded in our culture at Five Rivers, has been developed with our clinical team so we can achieve the best outcomes for our young people.

As a registered manager, you will deliver and execute our brand values, be an integral part of our residential leadership team, and work collaboratively with the Registered manager of our Salisbury home network, our Clinical Team and Education Services.

You also need a minimum of two years' experience in a children's home, with at least one year in a supervisory or management role, hold or be working towards your level 5 in leadership and management, and have a minimum of Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples Work Force, have a proven track record with Ofsted, Legislative Framework.

The setting is for three children aged 6-18 who call this their home. It is based in the centre of Salisbury, a short walk to our school, head office, and all the shops and amenities, and easily commutable for neighbouring villages and towns.

To find out more about our Residential Service, click here Residential Children's Homes | Five Rivers Child Care

For the Full Role Profile, click here

202212 - Registered Managers - Role Profile.pdf

Hours
On average, 39 hours a week – some flexibility will be needed to ensure the smooth running of the home

Support
As part of the Registered Manager team, you will receive regular professional support and supervision from our Regional Operations Manager and Head of Residential. You will also have monthly peer support, along with clinical integrated leadership in the home.

We will support you through your Ofsted registration and future inspections and invest in your development from day one.

You will also receive support from a dedicated HR business partner for any employee relations queries you may encounter in this post.

Why Five Rivers?
• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) annual leave allowance
• Blue Light card
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced Maternity Package for more than one year’s service
• Ongoing training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Long service and recognition scheme

To learn more about the role, please register your interest by sending your CV to Recruitment@five-rivers.org; you will then have the opportunity to speak directly to the Regional Operations Manager for an informal conversation before you formally apply for the role.

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We are recruiting a Supervising Social Worker/Senior Practitioner to join our fostering service based in Harold Wood, Romford, Essex, on a full-time basis. Our service covers London and the surrounding counties per our growth and development strategy.

Your base will be from the Harold Wood, Romford Office. 

In this role, you will work directly with our foster carers within a realistic caseload, which enables a high level of supervision, monitoring and intervention. This gives you the support and resources to engage positively with foster carers and children. We work within a trauma-informed practice model (ATIC) with integration across our fostering, residential, clinical and education services to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people. This model is continually evolving with updated research and practice development.

You will also be involved in recruitment events for prospective fostering families within our foster carer recruitment activities, completing Form F assessments and support participation events for our young people.

Work in collaboration with all colleagues and managers to achieve a high standard of service to foster carers and young people whilst meeting all Ofsted requirements.

Working for Five Rivers has many benefits arising from its commitment as a Social Enterprise to invest heavily in the services it provides to Foster Carers, children, and staff; we are proud holders of the Investors in People (IIP) award – Gold.

To view the role profile in full, please click 'apply' 20201013_Role Profile_ Supervising_Social_Worker.pdf

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm

Friday 9am - 16:30pm  

You will also be participating in our out-of-hours duty line, supporting our foster carers on a rota basis.

Although we would like to see you in the office, we are able to support hybrid working when agreed with our service manager.

You will receive:

• ​Formal induction and training in our paperless electronic recording and management system (CHARMs)
• ​Professional social work supervision provided by a Manager
• ​Individual and group Clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychologist/clinician
• ​Opportunities to integrate with our clinical, education and residential service provision
• ​Competitive annual leave allowance
• ​Career progression opportunities
• ​Market related salary plus on call allowance plus car allowance
• ​Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program
• Simplyhealth – Medical cash back plan
• Enhanced Maternity leave package for mothers who have been with us for more than one year
• Blue light card
• Refer a Friend Bonus

 You will have

• The desire to be a team player who wants to achieve the best possible outcomes for all our children and foster carers
• Experience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people in social care
• A formal social work qualification
• Be registered as a social worker with Social Work England
• Have a valid driving licence
• The right to work in the UK

​​Do not delay your application. For more information, please e-mail our recruitment team at Recruitment@five-rivers.org or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 option 2

​​Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check

​We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

An exciting opportunity is available to join our service in the South & South East as a Fostering Engagement Social Worker, to help develop our Fostering Service in the region in recruiting and assessing new Foster Carers and to support their professional development in their role.

The post holder will require creativity, flexibility, and the ability to travel within the service area to plan and deliver recruitment events to expand our Foster Carer capacity to provide high-quality foster placements for children.

You will work with and be supervised by the National Carer Recruitment Manager and the local Fostering Service Manager who will also support you to meet the aspirations we have to grow our service footprint across the region.

You will have experience of either
• Working within a Fostering environment either with an IFA or in the Local Authority and a proven track record of completing Initial Home Visits for prospective applicants, and Form F Assessments within agreed timescales and presenting these at panel (Qualified Social Worker)

There are no case-holding responsibilities in this role.

You will need to be able to evidence you have a flexible, creative, and dynamic approach to researching and facilitating a range of recruitment opportunities.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has the drive and ambition to provide more high-quality foster placements for children where we know that there is a shortfall of foster families and children who are in need of their care.

This role is primarily to arrange and host recruitment events across the region and requires a high level of engagement with the public to raise awareness of Fostering with a Leading Independent Fostering Agency. A dynamic and confident personality is essential as well as the ability to process information and encourage interested people to apply to become a Foster Carer.

Five Rivers Child Care is a leading Social Enterprise supporting children and young people with a range of services which include foster homes located across England. By joining us, you will be part of a team wholly committed to our mission of ‘Turning children’s lives around’ and help children and young people who have experienced adversity to achieve their full potential.

You will also receive:
• Formal induction and training in our paperless electronic recording and management system (CHARMs)
• Market related salary plus car allowance
• Regular supervision provided by a manager
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program
• Blue Light card
• Simplyhealth Medical Cash Back plan

For more information, or an informal discussion to find out more about this exciting role, please contact our recruitment team on recruitment@five-rivers.org or call 01722 435750 – option 2.

Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age