Residential Vacancies

We are recruiting for a Residential Team Leader to join our Homes in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Our homes cater for Children aged 7 – 14  on admission. You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

Could you be someone who can connect with a child and change their life? If so, read on to find out more about this highly fulfilling job.

Your role as residential Team Leader will be varied and interesting while following a planned structure, so you know what to expect. You will support our young person to learn healthy routines, take them to appointments, help with schooling, complete household tasks, and update current electronic records. As a team leader, you will also be supporting the leadership team in developing the newer members of our team, taking part in supervision and career development.

We aim to ensure our children are safe, well-parented, and raised in a happy home where they can flourish, learn, and give back the childhood they deserve. We create positive memories through laughter, fun, and love to help reduce challenging behaviours by teaching better ways to cope.

Our practitioners are experienced in working with children who have been traumatised by their past and understand the impact that parental rejection has on emotional development and needs.

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a childcare professional. 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.

You must hold your Level 3 to be eligible for this role

Hours
On average, 39 hours a week, which typically includes two sleep-ins per week, for which you receive an additional £50 payment per sleep-in.

Why Five Rivers?

• ​30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) annual leave allowance
• ​£50 per Sleep In Allowance (on top of the annual salary)
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simplyhealth Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Blue Light card
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Eating as part of the family when on shift
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements

• Must have a Full UK Driving license.
• ​Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Be calm in crisis situations and follow a shift leader's lead.
• QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people is essential.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and achieve the Level 4 diploma in Children and Young people.

Role Profile - 202212_Team Leader (Level 12) - Role Profile.pdf

For more information, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team, Recruitment@five-rivers.org or call 01722 435750 option 2

We reserve the right to close the role earlier than that the advertised closing date

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 checks.

We are recruiting for our residential children’s home in Taunton, Somerset. We are a social enterprise that provides caring, bespoke residential homes for young people aged 7-17 who have had a difficult start to life. You will join a team of compassionate, child-focused adults whose mission is to give the best experiences to our children and young people. You will also be supported as part of a bigger team with our integrated services including our Clinical and education colleagues. We specialise in trauma-informed care following our therapeutic model to help their lives around.

You won’t need specific experience for this role - we will train, teach, and guide you with all you will need to know to be successful. We are looking for people who want to make a difference to a young person, and who are patient and resilient when times are challenging.

As a Children Support Worker, you will be involved in events and activities including:

• Kayaking, rock climbing, swimming, skating, arts and crafts, beach adventures and walks in the forest, movie nights, and even camping in the back garden- you name it we will do it!
• Being a role model guiding and supporting our children to make good choices.
• Cleaning, cooking meals, maintaining the home, and learning new skills like nutritional meal planning, first aid, Health & Safety, and gardening: the list is endless.
• Developing your professional career as a children’s support worker through the Level 4 apprenticeship in residential childcare
• Clear career pathways for your future development

Part of the role involves some overnight stays in the home. You will need to do between 2 and 3 of these ‘sleep-ins’ per week, so the salary advertised includes the payment for an average of 8 sleep ins per month. For each sleep-in you receive an additional £50 per night - if you completed eight sleep-ins per month, that's equivalent to £4800 p.a.

You will need to have good written, verbal, and IT communication skills, know how to have fun, and understand the importance of play to children.

We will support you to achieve your Level 4 Qualifications. for this home you will need to have a full driving licence and access to a car due to the location of the home and be over the age of 19.

Why join Five Rivers?
We are a social enterprise. Our homes are run by kind, compassionate, and resilient people who give children a sense of security they may have struggled to find until now. These individuals open their hearts to the children they look after, forming deep connections that help turn children’s lives around. They are dependable, responsible role models and their positive influence can last a lifetime.

Looking after you is important, so we offer benefits to provide you with a range of support.

• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) of annual leave (plus a holiday purchase scheme)
• 3-week rolling rota given 6 weeks in advance.
• £50 per sleep-in payment on top of your salary
• Simplyhealth – medical cash-back plan
• Ongoing training and support through our Learning & Development Team, with in-house and external trainers.
• We will pay for your Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• Employee Support programs including 24/7 GP service, counselling, and advice.
• Long Service award scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave package for mothers with over one year’s service.
  
• Blue Light card.
• Refer a Friend bonus!.
• Foster Carer Referral bonus!

Hours

On average 39 hours a week for full-time,

However, if you are interested in part-time hours, we would also love to hear from you.

Role Profile: 202211_Residential Child Care Worker (Level 1 - 3) - Role Profile.pdf

Talk to our recruitment team today and make a difference in children’s lives by calling 01722 435750 option 2 or email us at Recruitment@five-rivers.org

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young People. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check (the cost of which will be met by us).

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 school is growing; we are looking for Secondary School Teachers to join our school in Ilford. You will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

We are interested in speaking with Secondary teachers with experience in teaching English, Science, Maths. from KS2 – to KS4

As a Teacher at Five Rivers Child Care, ​your day will be varied and interesting. You will follow a more 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 could be teaching in the classroom or out in the community to support children who cannot attend school.

You will be teaching in our school and in the community on a 1-2-1 basis.

You will work 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 Gold Award’.

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 who want to continue their career with a therapeutically based organisation, Ofsted registered schools and leading alternative education provision (1 ACE).

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.

To view the role profile in full, please click apply. 20201020_Role_Profile_Teacher_.pdf

Hours

Term Time: this goes in line with the local authority.

Our full-time hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am -16:30pm

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

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
• Blue Light card
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• 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 for our work in the community is desirable
• 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 education service is growing. We are looking for a Teacher to join our school in Rochdale, where you will be working with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

We are particularly interested in speaking with teachers who have Science or Maths teaching experience with SEMH pupils in Key Stage 3 and 4.

We are happy to speak with teachers covering all subjects.

Your day will be varied and interesting. You can follow a flexible structure while supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks tailor-made to each child and young person.

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 schools have been awarded the ‘Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award’.

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’re getting 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 are looking for committed and dedicated people who want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provision.

Full Role Profile 20201020_Role_Profile_Teacher_1ACE.pdf

To view our school, please click the link below

Willow View School | Education Centre | Five Rivers (five-rivers.org)

Hours

Term Time: this goes in line with Rochdale 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.

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
• Blue Light Card
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Carer Bonus
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements

• Valid QTS
• Right to Work in the UK
• Valid Driving Licence as you may teach in the community

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

You can 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 for a Residential Team Leader to join our Homes in ​Taunton, Somerset.

Our homes cater for Children aged 7 – 17  on admission. You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

Could you be someone who can connect with a child and change their life? If so, read on to find out more about this highly fulfilling job.

Your role as residential Team Leader will be varied and interesting while following a planned structure, so you know what to expect. You will support our young person to learn healthy routines, take them to appointments, help with schooling, complete household tasks, and update current electronic records. As a team leader, you will also be supporting the leadership team in developing the newer members of our team, taking part in supervision and career development.

We aim to ensure our children are safe, well-parented, and raised in a happy home where they can flourish, learn, and give back the childhood they deserve. We create positive memories through laughter, fun, and love to help reduce challenging behaviours by teaching better ways to cope.

Our practitioners are experienced in working with children who have been traumatised by their past and understand the impact that parental rejection has on emotional development and needs.

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a childcare professional. 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.

You must hold your Level 3 to be eligible for this role

Hours
On average, 39 hours a week, which typically includes two sleep-ins per week, for which you receive an additional £50 payment per sleep-in.

Why Five Rivers?

• ​30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) annual leave allowance
• £50 per Sleep In Allowance (on top of the annual salary)
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simplyhealth Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Blue Light card
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Eating as part of the family when on shift
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements

• ​Must have a Full UK Driving license.
• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Be calm in crisis situations and follow a shift leader's lead.
• QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people is essential.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and achieve the Level 4 diploma in Children and Young people.

Role Profile - 202212_Team Leader (Level 12) - Role Profile.pdf

For more information, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team, Recruitment@five-rivers.org or call 01722 435750 option 2

We reserve the right to close the role earlier than that the advertised closing date

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 checks.

Join our Children's Residential Homes in Salisbury as a Residential Child Care Worker.

You will join a team of compassionate, child-focused adults whose mission is to give the best experiences to our children and young people. You will also be supported as part of a bigger team with our integrated services, including our Clinical and education colleagues. We specialise in trauma-informed care following our therapeutic model to help their lives around.

You won’t need specific experience for this role—we will train, teach, and guide you through everything you need to know to be successful. We are looking for people who want to make a difference to young people and who are patient and resilient when times are challenging.

As a Children Support Worker, you will be involved in events and activities including:
• Kayaking, rock climbing, swimming, skating, arts and crafts, beach adventures and walks in the forest, movie nights, and even camping in the back garden- you name it we will do it!
• Being a role model guiding and supporting our children to make good choices.
• Cleaning, cooking meals, maintaining the home, and learning new skills like nutritional meal planning, first aid, Health & Safety, and gardening: the list is endless.
• Developing your professional career as a children’s support worker through the Level 4 apprenticeship in residential childcare
• Clear career pathways for your future development

Part of the role involves some overnight stays in the home. You will need to do between 2 and 3 of these ‘sleep-ins’ per week, so the salary advertised includes the payment for an average of 8 sleep-ins per month. For each sleep-in, you receive an additional £50 per night - if you completed eight sleep-ins per month, that's equivalent to £4800 p.a.

You will need to have good written, verbal, and IT communication skills, know how to have fun and understand the importance of play to children.

We will support you in achieving your Level 4 Qualification. Ideally, you will have a full driving licence and be over 19.

Why join Five Rivers?

We are a social enterprise. Our homes are run by kind, compassionate, and resilient people who give children a sense of security they may have struggled to find until now. These individuals open their hearts to the children they look after, forming deep connections that help turn children’s lives around. They are dependable, responsible role models whose positive influence can last a lifetime.

Looking after you is important, so we offer benefits to provide you with a range of support.
• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) of annual leave (plus a holiday purchase scheme)
• 3-week rolling rota given 6 weeks in advance.
• £50 per sleep-in payment on top of your salary
• Simplyhealth – medical cash-back plan
• Ongoing training and support through our Learning & Development Team, with in-house and external trainers.
• We will pay for your Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• Employee Support programs, including 24/7 GP service, counselling, and advice.
• Long Service award scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave package for mothers with over one year’s service.
• Meals as part of a family when on shift
• Blue Light discount card.
• Refer a Friend bonus.
• Foster Carer Referral bonus!

Hours
On average, 39 hours a week for full-time.

However, we would love to hear from you if you are interested in part-time hours.

Role Profile: 202211_Residential Child Care Worker (Level 1 - 3) - Role Profile.pdf

Talk to our recruitment team today and make a real difference in children’s lives by calling 01722 435750 option 2, or email us at Recruitment@five-rivers.org

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young People. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check (the cost of which we will meet).

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 full-time Residential Care Worker to join our children’s homes based in East Lancashire.

Life Change Care offers a therapeutic environment for young people aged 10-17 upon admission, in a home which can accommodate up to 4 young people. We follow our trauma-informed emotional regulation (TIER) practice model, which is embedded in all our homes, and we are proud to be part of the Five Rivers Family.

As a Residential  Care Worker, you will be part of the team providing a supportive, nurturing environment that promotes independence, safety, and well-being. You will support our young people through day-to-day needs, participate in activities, and celebrate milestones. You will be part of an established team providing the care and support needed to turn children’s lives around.

You wont need specific experience for this role as we will train, teach and guide you through everything you need to know to be successful. We are looking for people who want to make a difference to young people and who are patient and resilient when times are challenging.

Key Criteria
• Good written, verbal and IT communication skills
• Full Driving UK Driving Licence (desirable)
• Due to the age of our young people, you must be over the age of 21 to apply for this role

Hours
37.5 hours per week on a rota basis, this includes weekend, evenings and sleep ins
Sleep-ins: you will be expected to complete at least two sleep-ins per week.

Why Life Change Care?
• 28 Days annual leave per year including bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee wellbeing services
• Blue Light Care Eligibility
• Professional Supervision
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Long Service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Clear Career Pathways
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Free onsite parking

Please do not delay in applying for the role; please complete the application form in full; for more information, please contact our recruitment team on 01722 435750 option 2 or email recruitment@five-rivers.org

LCC Ltd, a subsidiary of 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 full-time Senior Therapeutic Care Worker to join our children’s homes based in East Lancashire.

Life Change Care offers a therapeutic environment for young people aged 10-17 upon admission, in a home which can accommodate up to 4 young people. We follow our trauma-informed emotional regulation (TIER) practice model, which is embedded in all our homes, and we are proud to be part of the Five Rivers Family.

As a Senior Therapeutic Care Worker, you will be part of the team providing a supportive, nurturing environment that promotes independence, safety, and well-being. You will support our young people through day-to-day needs, participate in activities, and celebrate milestones. You will be part of an established team providing the care and support needed to turn children’s lives around.

You will have experience working within a residential setting, particularly with young people with emotional difficulties or challenging behaviour and have a passion for working with children and young people.

You will support the Registered and Deputy Manager of the home by leading the team and regularly supervising, coaching, and key-working with our young people and staff.

Key Criteria
• You must hold your Level 3 /4 diploma in residential childcare
• At least 2 years’ experience in a residential childcare setting
• Full Driving UK Driving Licence (desirable)
• Due to the age of our young people, you must be over the age of 21 to apply for this role

Hours
37.5 hours per week on a rota basis, this includes weekend, evenings and sleep ins
Sleep-ins: you will be expected to complete at least two sleep-ins per week.

Why Life Change Care?
• 28 Days annual leave per year including bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee wellbeing services
• Blue Light Care Eligibility
• Professional Supervision
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Long Service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Clear Career Pathways
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Free onsite parking

Please do not delay in applying for the role; please complete the application form in full; for more information, please contact our recruitment team on 01722 435750 option 2 or email recruitment@five-rivers.org

LCC Ltd, a subsidiary of 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 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.

We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to work in our North service based in our Doncaster office covering carers in Doncaster, and ​Lincolnshire.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with some work completed from home, face-to-face meetings with foster carers across Lincolnshire. You would join a thriving and growing community of foster carers and a team of staff with a strong, welcoming, and child-centred ethos.

Five Rivers works from a Trauma-informed (ATIC) model, integrating our fostering, residential, clinical, and education services to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people. Teams are supported by a psychologist and a therapeutic practitioner, who are also foster support workers and business support coordinators. This, alongside manageable workloads, means social workers have the time and resources they need to provide high-quality support to their foster families.

To find out more about our fostering service https://five-rivers.org/fostering/

You will directly support our foster carers with realistic caseloads, which enables a higher level of supervision, Monitoring, and intervention. As a supervising social worker, you will be working within a trauma-informed practice model that is continually evolving; you will support recruitment events and complete Form F Assessments.

A supervising social worker needs to be a team player and want to achieve the best possible outcome for all our foster carers and children. You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have a formal social work qualification.

The role also requires you to have access to a car for completing visits and the right to work in the UK.

For the full role profile, please click below
20201013_Role Profile_ Supervising_Social_Worker.pdf

Why Five Rivers?
• Professional social work supervision provided by a manager.
• Group Clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychologist/clinician.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays each year
• Access to high-quality training & career progression opportunities
• Market-related salary plus on-call allowance plus car allowance
• Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program
• Perk box discount scheme membership
• Enhanced Maternity leave package for mothers who have been with us for over one year.
• Simplyhealth Membership

Please complete your application form in full and return this to Recruitment@five-rivers.org or call 01722 435750 option 2

If you are shortlisted for the role, please be aware that you will be invited to a formal interview day, where you will have the opportunity to meet with our leadership team and young people.

Five Rivers Childcare 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 checks.
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 looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our school in Doncaster, South Yorkshire at Field Gate School. 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.

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.

Our Team at Field Gate School
Our School is a small independent SEMH school for pupils aged 6-18; our school is registered and offers education for 30 children with a range of needs,

We are a school without walls, offering child-centred, bespoke education packages where you will support more children in the community. The roles are varied at our school, and you will be able to support our mission in turning children's lives around.

In our school, we encourage our children to Flourish and offer Guidance and Stability.

Join our school, and together, we grow.

Hours

Term Time: this goes in line with Doncaster 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.

Why Five Rivers?

• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• 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 – this is essential 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 their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Five Rivers is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer.

We are looking for a Fostering Support Worker to join our team. Our office base is at Ellesmere Port, though we support families across the North West area, including Lancashire.

This is an exciting and varied role involving a range of tasks, working directly with children and young people, their fostering family, and other professionals to ensure quality outcomes for children and young people. You will work with our experienced team which enables a culture where children are valued, respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

Any successful candidate will be an individual with an enthusiasm for supporting and facilitating participation events with our children and young people. The role of the fostering support worker can involve one to one work with a child, providing some transportation support, facilitating group work and co-ordinating activities and events with multiple children and families. Our Fostering Support Worker’s make valuable contributions to the recruitment and assessment process of our community of fostering families.

There is a requirement that Fostering Support Workers have the appropriate skills to maintain recordings and contribute to reports that reflect their engagement with a family, and that provides a meaningful contribution to understanding a child’s individual lived experiences.

As a fostering support worker, you will be part of a team that prioritises children and young people in its decisions.

You need to be flexible, proactive, and able to communicate with children and adults. You also need to have experience working with Children and Young People, prior work within the fostering sector would be desirable. An understanding and empathy for the work required are necessary as is the motivation to remain committed to supporting the wellbeing of children and young people. Experience of providing therapeutic direct work with children, young people, and those caring for children is preferred but optional, as training is given.

You need to be able to drive for this role and have access to a car, be flexible as you may need to work occasional evenings and weekends and be committed to therapeutic training.

Meet our foster families. Foster Careline | Foster Care Agency | North West

Hours
This is a Full-time role.
You will need to be flexible for this role as you may need to work weekends and evenings.

Why Foster Careline?
• 25 days plus 8 bank holidays annual leave allowance pro rata.
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme.
• Blue Light Card
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers.
• Employee Support Programmes.
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution).
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Long service and recognition scheme.
• Opportunities to develop within this role.

Requirements
• Effective written and IT skills.
• Able to actively listen to others and work as a team.
• Being patient and having empathy skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding.
• Valid Driving Licence.
• Have the Right to Work in the UK.

Foster Careline is part of the Five Rivers Child Care Group. Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise committed to transforming the lives of children and young people through reinvesting in children’s futures.

Please do not delay in applying for the role and for our chance to Turn Children's Lives Around every day.

For more information, please get in touch with our recruitment team at recruitment@five-rivers.org or by calling 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 checks.

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.

Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise committed to transforming the lives of children and young people through reinvesting their surplus in children’s futures.

We are seeking to appoint a Fostering Support Worker on a Part-Time basis to provide support to our Supervising Social Workers and Foster Carers throughout Chesterfield, Worksop, Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield and all places in between.

The role requires a person who can work directly with Children, Foster Carers and other Professionals to ensure quality outcomes for Children and Young people.

Responsibilities include:
• Promote the welfare of children/young people placed with Five Rivers Child Care Group.
• To be involved in the practice aspects of supporting young people in their placements and to assist in the on-going placement process.
• Work directly with children/young people in a skilled and focused way as part of an agreed programme of work, some of whom may have experienced severe trauma.
• Co-ordinate groups and joint work for all children/young people, both in the home and community.
• Planning, prioritising, and managing own workload.
• Collating accurate records and creating meaningful reports.
• Supporting each young person in accordance with their care plan, and within the policies and procedures of the agency

We’re seeking a caring, passionate, and motivated individual who enjoys interacting with young people.

Candidates must be friendly, with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion for providing our young people and carers with high-quality support.

You may work with Children and Young people with a range of complex needs including Learning difficulties, Autism, and Trauma.

You must be able to work as a team member to achieve best outcomes for the children, able to communicate effectively with children and adults.

Experience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people would be an advantage but not necessary.

This is a Part-Time position, which could include weekends and after school hours. A full UK driving licence is required for this role as it involves extensive driving across the above areas.

Why Five Rivers?

• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Company Pension
• Ongoing Training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Company Pension Scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Refer a Foster Carer Bonus
• Long Service recognition scheme

For more information please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@five-rivers.org or by calling 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.

We are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our 1 Ace Provision in Ilford, London. You will be working with an experienced team and 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 be able to support our teachers by assisting in the classrooms or out in the community, whilst following a flexible structure and supporting our children and young people to unlock their passion for learning.

​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 opportunities and prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you get the most out of your career. We know how important it is that we look after you, so you can look after the children who need you.

​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 who want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provision.

​Our Team at Endeavour House School – Ilford
We are a small and friendly team based in the vibrant community of Ilford, London, our school Endeavour House is a special educational needs school (SEN) with a unique, relaxed, and focused atmosphere.
Our goal is to create a learning environment where emotional well-being and academic success walk together, enabling each child to succeed. We work with children with social, emotional, and emerging mental health needs.

​Hours
Term Time, this goes in line with the 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 5 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
  
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Employee Support Programmes
• Blue Light card
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Carer bonus.
• Long Service-recognition scheme
• We have an enhanced maternity policy. In addition, mothers with a year’s service can choose to return to work on a part-time basis for 3 months, while being paid their previous full-time pay.
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers

Requirements

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

To view the role profile in full, please click apply

20201020_Role_Profile_HLTA.pdf

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 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supervising Social Worker to join Five Rivers, a leading innovative independent fostering agency, “turning children’s lives around” since 1989. The role offers a hybrid way of working, with some work completed from home, face-to-face meetings with foster carers across Cornwall, team meetings and formal supervision held in our Truro office. You would be joining a thriving and growing community of foster carers and a team of staff with a strong welcoming and child centred ethos.

Five Rivers works from a Trauma informed (ATIC) model with integration across our fostering, residential, clinical and education services to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people. Teams are supported by a psychologist, a therapeutic practitioner, fostering support workers and business support co-ordinators. This alongside manageable workloads mean social workers have the time and resources they need to provide high quality support to their fostering families.

To find out more about our fostering service https://five-rivers.org/fostering/

Your role will include:
• Direct support of foster carers within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision, monitoring, and intervention.
• Working within a Trauma informed practice model which is continually evolving in line with research and practice developments.
• Assist in undertaking initial visits to prospective foster carers and join carer recruitment activities and events.
• Completion of Form F Assessments
• Be part of our Children and Young People Participations strategy and events
• 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.
• Taking part in our Out of Hours support to foster carers on a rota basis.

You will receive:
• Professional social work supervision provided by a manager.
• Group Clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychologist/clinician.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays each year
• Access to high quality training & career progression opportunities
• Market related salary plus on call allowance plus car allowance
• Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program
• Enhanced Maternity leave package for mothers who have been with us for over one year.
• Blue Light Card
• Simply Health Membership

You will have:
• The desire to be a team player who wants to achieve 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.

Role Profile: 20240821_Role Profile_ Supervising_Social_Worker.pdf

For an informal chat please contact our recruitment team on 01722 435750 and press option 2 or e-mail Recruitment@five-rivers.org

Five Rivers Childcare 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.

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

We are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our school in Rochdale. 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, you will support our teachers by assisting in the classrooms and in the community. You will follow a flexible structure and help our children and young people 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.

Hours

Term Time: this goes in line with Rochdale 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

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

• 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!You can 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.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Placements Officer on a Maternity Cover basis to join our Placements Service at Five Rivers, a leading Social Enterprise who has been “turning children’s lives around” since 1989.

This position will be preferably based in either our Bristol or Salisbury Office. Other Five Rivers offices are available where suitable. The specific office base will be agreed during the recruitment process. All Five Rivers fostering services are rated Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted.

Five Rivers Fostering Services has grown significantly, this is mirrored in the significant increase in the number of national referrals. We are committed to ensuring that out Placements Service has the structure to ensure we enhance opportunities to increased numbers of placements and build on our quality relationships referring authorities. As the Assistant Placements Officer, you will be integral to the Placements Teams in working closely with all of the fostering teams to ensure that high quality responses to referrals are received by Local Authorities in a timely and effective manner to maximise the opportunities to place children, young people and families with our Foster Carers.

You will be supporting the Placements Officers in both preparing information and processing all incoming referrals from placing authorities and liaising closely with social work teams to match young people referred with foster carers. Processing financial arrangements and data reporting is part of this role to agree placement fees and ensure that additional placement support is negotiated and agreed with our Local Authorities.

Five Rivers works from a Trauma informed (ATIC) model with integration across our fostering, residential, clinical and education services to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.

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 members of the staff team.

Responsibilities and Duties:
• Follow up regularly with Social Workers and Carers appropriately for a progress update and ensure all timescales are met
• Request additional information from referrers when and needed before matching is completed and feedback on any issues
• Complete all placement “Start” of new placements paperwork
• Assist local offices, if necessary, with “Stops,” internal moves and ongoing external respite
• Be involved in carer recruitment process & induction of newly approved carers, e.g., physical recruitment event or regional virtual session.
• Maintain regular and agreed contact with carers who are without placements.
• To liaise with Carer Recruitment Team to ensure that carer profiles and welcome books are available at the point of approval
• Maintain an updated and current foster carer profile database
• To work with the Placements Officer to maintain carer’s availability and other related referral data and compile reports when and as required.
• To follow up on unsuccessful offers with Local Authorities and maintain a record of reasons.
• To assist Senior Placements Officer with completion of various framework agreements
• Daily reconciliation of referrals.
• To provide cover for any Placements Officer absence.
• Any additional administration tasks or projects that may be required by the business
• To build good relationships with Foster Carers, Social Workers, Commissioners

Role profile: Assistant Placements Officer Job Profile Dec 2023.pdf

You will receive:
• Formal induction and training in our paperless electronic recording and management system (CHARMs)
• Professional supervision provided by a Senior Placements Officer/Service Manager
• Support from other Placement Officers across the fostering service.
• Opportunities to integrate with our clinical, education and residential service provision
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Career progression opportunities
• Market related salary
• Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program
• Blue Light Card
• Simply Health Membership

You will have:
• The desire to be a team player who wants to achieve 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
• 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 01722 435750 option 4

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 has arisen for a Supervising Social Worker to join Five Rivers Child Care and to be a part of the continued development of the South and Southeast Service based in Salisbury. By joining us, you will be part of a team wholly committed to our mission of ‘Turning children’s lives around’ to help children and young people who have experienced adversity to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker, who can work on their own initiative alongside the Service Manager and Team Manager. You will be based from the Registered Office in Salisbury, with flexibility for working from home days as well as attending face to face meetings with Foster Carers in their homes.

The post holder will need to be creative, flexible, and willing to travel. Ideally you will have experience of working within the Fostering Sector, either with an IFA or in the Local Authority. Having the necessary skills and knowledge to enable the completion of Initial Home Visits through to Form F Assessment and presentation at an Independent Panel will be required. The role will include holding a caseload of Foster Carers, as well as being a part of the service recruitment strategy seeking out opportunities to engage with perspective candidates who may wish to become approved Foster Carers.

Five Rivers works from an Attachment Trauma Informed Care Model (ATIC) with integration across our Fostering, residential, clinical and education provision to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people. The role will involve working with the services Clinician and Therapeutic Senior Practitioner to ensure support services are tailored to the individual needs of the children, young people, and Foster Carers we look after. This also includes Reflective Practice sessions provided to the Social Work Team, so they are supported and equipped to deliver these services.

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

We offer opportunities for your progression and further training within the organisation; we are proud to have our ethos accredited with a Gold Investors in People award. You will receive regular supervision and support, as well as extensive training.

You will be responsible for:-
Direct support of foster carers within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision, monitoring and intervention.
Working within a Trauma Informed Practice Model, which is continually evolving in line with research and practice developments
Assist in undertaking initial home visits to prospective foster carers and the completion of Form F Assessments.
Helping to create and support the recruitment strategy, as well attending recruitment events.
Be part of our Children and Young People Participations Strategy and events.
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.
Taking part in Out of Hours (on call) support to foster carers on a rota basis. Paid in addition to salary.
Be a part of a regular referral Duty rota.

You will receive:-
Formal induction and training in our paperless electronic recording and management system (CHARMs)
Professional social work supervision provided by a manager.
Reflective practice opportunities lead by our qualified Clinician.
Opportunities to integrate with our clinical, education and residential service provision.
Competitive annual leave allowance.
Career progression opportunities.
Market related salary plus car allowance.
Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program.
Blue Light Card.
Simply Health Membership.

You will have:-
The desire to be a team player who wants to achieve best possible outcomes for all our children and foster carers
Ideally 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 license
The right to work in the UK

Hours: Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9am -17:00pm and Fridays 9am – 16:30pm. The role is full time over 5 days per week.

There will be a requirement to be a part of the out of hours duty system, which is paid in addition to your standard salary.

Do not delay your application. For more information, please e-mail our recruitment team at Recruitment@five-rivers.org or 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.

"At Five Rivers, turning children’s lives around unpins everything we do. Alongside working for a social enterprise on the Isle of Wight you will have the chance to practice social work, innovate new ideas, while finding creative approaches to supporting children and foster carers. You will have the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance your professional practice alongside a brilliant team of foster carers and colleagues. Fiver Rivers values are not just a headline, they are embedded in everything we do!" Employee in the South and Southeast Service.

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here. We are looking for a Teacher to join our school in Park House, Somerset our 1 Ace Provision, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

As a 1 ACE Teacher, your day will be varied and interesting 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.

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 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’.

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Education sector. Not only do we source and deliver up-to-date training opportunities, but we also prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you’re getting 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 are looking for committed and dedicated people that want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provision.

About Five Rivers

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 a range of academic, vocational, SEN, and disabilities (SEND) options.

Our Team at Park House – 1 Ace Somerset

Park House is a small bungalow on the edge of a beautiful park in central Taunton, we are a team of 26 who support children and young people covering Somerset, our children are aged between 8-19 years.

We offer a school without walls for our children & young people. We have our own forest school area and a teaching site at a local equine facility as well as lots of access to other areas and settings.

We have been awarded the Attachment & Trauma - Sensitive Award (ATSSA)– Gold

We are looking forward to you joining our team!

Hours

Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am -16:30pm

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
• Perk Box High Street Discounts
• 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 with a car – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or simply have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly and 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.
Five Rivers is an Investor in People Gold accredited company and a proud member of Social Enterprise.

We are looking for a Team Leader to join our Children’s home based in Leeds, the home is for 5 children aged from 6-10 years old on admission.

You will join a team of compassionate, child-focused adults whose mission is to give the best experiences to our children and young people. You will also be supported as part of a bigger team with our integrated services including our Clinical and education colleagues. We specialise in trauma-informed care following our therapeutic model to help turn their lives around.

You will need to have experience in shift leading and working with children and young people in a residential setting, you will be supporting our team of residential support staff by regular supervision and key work with our young people. We are looking for people who want to make a difference to a young person, and who are patient and resilient when times are challenging.

You will need to have good written, verbal and IT communication skills, know how to have fun and understand the importance of play to children and have your Level 3 qualification in Children & young people’s workforce or equivalent.

Part of the role involves some overnight stays in the home You will need to do between 1 and 2 of these ‘sleep-ins’ per week. For each sleep-in you will receive an additional £50 per night - if you completed six sleep-ins per month, you could earn an additional £4800 per year to help towards that well-deserved holiday!

We will support you to achieve your Level 5 Qualifications.

Due to the location of the home you will have a full driving licence and be over the age of 19.

Find out more about Fountain House

Fountain House | Five Rivers' Residential Home

Looking after you is important, so we offer benefits to provide you with a range of support.

• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) annual leave (plus a holiday purchase scheme)
• 3-week rolling rota given 6 weeks in advance.
• £50 per sleep-in payment on top of your salary
• Simplyhealth – medical cash-back plan
• Blue Light Card
• Ongoing training and support through our Learning & Development Team, with in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support programs including 24/7 GP service, counselling, and advice.
• Long Service award scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Leave package for mothers with over 1 years’ service
• Refer a Friend bonus!
• Foster Carer Referral bonus!

Hours
On average 39 hours a week for full-time,

Talk to our recruitment team today and make a difference in children’s lives by calling 01722 435750 option 2 or email us at Recruitment@five-rivers.org

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young People.

​Successful candidates must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check (the cost of which will be met by us).

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.