Residential Vacancies

We are recruiting a Team Leader to join our new residential children’s home in South-East Cornwall. We are a social enterprise that provides caring, bespoke residential homes for children aged 10 -16 upon admission who have had a difficult start to life.

You will join a team of compassionate, child-focused adults whose mission is to give our children and young people the best experiences. 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.

You will need to have experience in shift leading and working with children in a residential setting; you will support our residential support staff by offering regular supervision and supporting key working with our children. You will need to be good at communicating, leading and mentoring others, working as part of a team, and being able to make good decisions when under pressure. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in children’s lives and are patient and resilient when times are challenging.

As a Team Leader, 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.
• Shift leading – this includes providing in-the-moment support and a safe and emotionally contained environment in the home.
• Contributing to the upkeep of care plans, risk assessments and other statutory documentation.
• 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 – including opportunities to progress towards Level 5: Leadership and Management in residential childcare.

You will need to have good written, verbal, and IT communication skills, know how to have fun, understand the importance of play to children, and have your Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent.

We will support you to achieve your Level 5 Qualifications. Ideally, you will have a full driving licence and be over 19.

Role Profile - Role Profile _Team Leader (Level 12) -April 2024.pdf

Hours

The rota is based on 39 hours per week, with a shift pattern of 2 on and 4 off, however, you will need to be flexible in this depending on the home's needs; attendance at the team meetings will also be compulsory.

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.

Why join Five Rivers?

Look at our Residential service and how we help our Children and Young People nationally.

Residential Children's Homes | Five Rivers Child Care (five-rivers.org)

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
• We will pay for your Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• Employee support programs include 24/7 GP service, counselling, and advice.
• Long Service award scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Leave package for mothers with over 1 years of service
• Refer a Friend bonus!
• Foster Carer Referral bonus!

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 will be met by us).

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.

Join our Midlands Fostering Service as a Supervising Social Worker where you will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

This Northamptonshire based position will support our foster families within our expanding service, offering work-from-home flexibility. Occasional travel to our Bromsgrove office will be required for team meetings.

Your day will be varied. You can follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our foster carers, holding realistic caseloads, and providing a high level of supervision, monitoring, and intervention. You will work within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and follow a therapeutic practice.

You will have the opportunity to complete Form F Assessments, be part of our Children & Young people’s participation and strategy events and be part of our out-of-hours service, where you will support our foster carers on a rota basis.

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the child care 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. We know how important it is that we look after you so you can look after the foster carers and 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 independent fostering agency.

For newly qualified social workers, you will have access to the ASYE programme, formal CHARMS training as well as access to our peer and group clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychologist; you will have opportunities to integrate with our clinical, educational and residential services, we like to promote from within so you will have access to career progression opportunities.

Hours

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9:00 am -5:00 pm and Fridays 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

The role is full-time over five days per week.

Why Five Rivers?

• 25 days plus 8 bank holidays annual leave allowance
• £4500 Car Allowance (on top of the annual salary)
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• 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)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.
• Formal Social Work Qualification
• Valid Driving Licence
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

If you have experience working within Fostering or 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.

To view the role profile in full, please click apply - 20240821_Role Profile_ Supervising_Social_Worker.pdf

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 Children’s home Registered Manager to Lead our team at Avon House, a home for up to six Children aged 6 – 12 on admission based in the heart of Salisbury. 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 Residential Child Care 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

​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.

​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 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.

​​About Five Rivers

​​We provide bespoke residential children’s homes for young people who have had a difficult start to life. 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.​

Hours​

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

​Why Five Rivers?

• ​30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) annual leave allowance
• 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) ​
• Refer a friend bonus scheme​
• Long service and recognition scheme​
• Blue Light card  

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Role Profile

Find out about our service

Residential Children's Homes | Five Rivers Child Care (five-rivers.org)​

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​​Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly and fill out an application form or call Caroline, our HR Recruitment Partner on 07545 661471 a confidential Chat

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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.​

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We are looking to appoint a Head of Marketing & Communications who will be key to driving the success of the Five Rivers Group.

You will be the driving force behind maximising our brands within our sector and ensuring our mission of turning children’s lives around and that our social enterprise stories are delivered in all aspects of internal and external marketing communications channels.

You will be required to work strategically, be creative, display empathy and effective communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and make a meaningful impact to the organisation.

As the Head of Service, you will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and report directly to our Chief Operating Officer. You will be key in delivering our brand values and inspiring and leading our employees so that they are passionate about the work at Five Rivers.

Click here to find out more About Us | Fostering Provider | Five Rivers Child Care

Key responsibilities of the role include
• Development of clear brand and social enterprise story
• Successful marketing campaigns that deliver intended results
• Increase in digital marketing & engagement across all channels
• Deliver and increase foster carer enquiries and approvals
• Project-based work as part of the strategic plan, delivering to time scales and intended outcomes
• Development of partnerships and increasing external and brand awareness

For the full role profile and essential criteria for this role, please click here: Role Profile - Head of Marketing and Communications Jan 2025 (002).pdf

Looking after you is important, so we offer benefits to provide you with a range of support.
• 25 days annual leave
• Car allowance
• Simplyhealth cash back scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Support programs including 24/7 GP service, counselling, and advice.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave package for mothers with over one year of service
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities for you and your teams
• Long Service award scheme

Hours

This is a full-time role of 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9 am – 5 pm, Friday 9 am – 4:30 pm

We have adopted a hybrid working arrangement at our head office in Salisbury. You are required to be in the office a minimum of two days per week, and as head of service, you will have to attend meetings in various locations across the UK.

Please do not delay in your application, for more information about the role and a confidential chat, please contact Caroline our Recruitment Partner on 07545 661471.

We will then arrange an informal chat with our COO.

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.

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 looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our​school without walls covering the Bristol and Bath areas. 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 Bristol

You will teach our children in the community in an outreach capacity across Bristol and Bath.

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 JH edit.pdf

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

Hours​

Term Time: this goes in line with local authority.

Our full-time hours are 37.5 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 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 Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our 1 Ace provision in Orpington, Kent. You will work 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 can 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.

Hours
Term Time: This is 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 five days per week; however, if you would like the opportunity to work part-time or in 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 part time 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 with access to a vehicle is essential
• 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.

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here. We are looking for teachers to join our school without walls covering the Bristol and Bath areas, which is our 1 Ace Provision. You will work 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 with experience teaching.

English Key stages 2-4.

Maths Key Stage 2-4

As a 1 ACE 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.

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 schools.

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. 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 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.

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

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

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.

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 school is growing, we are looking for Teachers to join our school in Salisbury; 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 teachers who have experience or a specialisms in English

​​As a Teacher at Five Rivers Child Care, ​your day will be varied and interesting. You will be following 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 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. 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.

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

​Our Team at The Spires – Salisbury

Our School, “The Spires”, is a small, unique education provision in the heart of the beautiful city of Salisbury, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Our children are aged between the ages of 6-18 years. We offer a range of rich learning opportunities including academic, vocational, and physical education to best support our children.

​Our school is a happy, safe, and welcoming environment, allowing our children to achieve their academic targets while feeling safe, secure, and boosting their self-esteem.

Hours​

Term Time, this goes in line with Wiltshire local authority.

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

The role is full time over 5 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​​
  
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​
  
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers​
• Employee Support Programmes
• Blue Light card
• 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
• 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.

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.

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 those who can cover the Devon and Cornwall area.

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

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

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 Deputy Managers to join our Residential Children Services in Salisbury. Our homes vary from a one-bed property to a six-bed property, and our children are aged between 6 – and 12 on admission.

You will be an experienced Deputy Manager working in an environment and culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

As Deputy Manager, you will support the registered manager in the day-to-day running of the home, support the continued development of a team of Residential Child Care 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.

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the child care 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 a committed and dedicated Deputy 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 Deputy Manager working in a Children’s Residential Setting, hold your level 5 in leadership and management or be prepared to work toward it, is desirable a minimum of Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples Work Force, have a proven track record with Ofsted, Legislative Framework

Due to the location of the Home a Driving Licence is Essential

About Five Rivers

We provide bespoke residential children’s homes for young people who have had a difficult start to life. 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.

Hours

On average 39 hours a week on a Rota Basis – some flexibility will be needed to ensure the smooth running of the home

You will split your shifts 80% working on shift with our young people an 20% administration Hours

You will be required to do sleep ins whilst on shift, you will get paid and additional £50 per sleep in

Why Five Rivers?

• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) annual leave allowance
• 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

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly and fill out an application form or call Recruitment 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 Science 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 teaching experience with SEMH pupils in Primary and Secondary schools.

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 looking for a Supervising Social Worker to work in our South, Southeast service based on the Isle of Wight.

The role offers a hybrid way of working, with some work completed from home, and at the Hub in Newport, as well as attending face-to-face meetings with the foster carers across the island. There will be a requirement to occasionally attend the Registered Office in Salisbury for Team Meetings and our Fostering Panel.

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 care.

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
• Blue Light card
• 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.
• Simplyhealth Membership

If you would like to know more about this position or have an informal discussion, please contact Kate Ennis (Service Manager) or Sharon Lewis (Team Manager) for the South and Southeast Service on 01722 421141.

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

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 have an exciting opportunity for a part time Business Support Manager within our Fostering service to provide administrative support to the Fostering Managers and foster team members.

In addition to the full range of administrative duties that arise in the office, you will also be required to take minutes, write reports, and provide detailed oversight of financial transactions such as carer payments and responding to general inquiries.

You will be responsible for the line management of both Senior and Business support coordinators within your area.

This busy and demanding role will allow you to demonstrate your multitasking skills, using your initiative and confidence to approach tasks independently.

Occasional travel between office locations to support across venues is a requirement. Local agreements will be discussed at the interview.

This part-time role is based in our Midlands offices, either Bromsgrove or Chesterfield.

Management of a small office-based team, practical communication skills and leadership are all essential to the role.

Experience of working within a Fostering or children’s services would also be an advantage.

20240129_Role Profile_ Business Support Manager v3.pdf​

Hours

31.5 hours per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday -9am -3pm
Thursdays – 9am -5pm

Benefits:
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme,
• Simply Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Regular Supervision
• Company Sick Pay scheme (after successful completion of probation)
• Long Service Awards

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 race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to work in our West Country service based in our Exeter office covering carers in Exeter and other parts of Devon and West Somerset.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with some work completed from home, face-to-face meetings with foster carers across Devon and West Somerset. Team meetings held in our Exeter or Plymouth offices. You would join a thriving and growing community of foster carers and a team of staff with a strong, welcoming, and child-centred ethos.

This is a part-time role covering 3 days a week.

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

20240821_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
• Blue Light card
• 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.
• Simply Health Membership

Please complete your application form in full and return this to Recruitment@five-rivers.org

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 recruiting for our residential children’s home in Weymouth, Dorset. We are a social enterprise that provides caring, bespoke residential homes for young people aged 7-18 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. For each sleep-in you would receive an additional £50 per night - if you completed nine sleep-ins per month, you could earn an additional £4500 per year to help towards that well-deserved holiday!

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. Ideally, you will have a full driving licence 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.

We are an award-winning organisation: we are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold Award, Children & Young People’s Employer of the Year, and Apprenticeship Providers’ Employer of the Year.

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 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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supervising Social Worker to join Safehouses Fostering part of Five Rivers Child Care Ltd, a leading Social Enterprise who has been “turning children’s lives around” since 1989.

The service essentially covers the Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and surrounding areas in line with our growth and development strategy. You will be working in our Office based in Oldham and supporting carers in the local community.

Working for Safehouses 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. A significant benefit for the person appointed to this post is that they will have a manageable case load and the support and resources to engage positively with foster carers and children.

Safehouses works within a Trauma informed practice model, with integration across our fostering, residential, clinical and education services to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.

You will be joining a developing service with an impressive carer recruitment pipeline.

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 visits to prospective foster carers and join carer recruitment activities.
• Complete 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
• Support and be involved in our Carer Recruitment activities and events.

We know how important it is that we look after you, so you can look after the children who need you.

You will receive:

• Formal induction and training in our paperless electronic recording and management system (CHARMs)
• Access to the ASYE Programme for newly qualified social workers
• 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
• Blue Light card
• Career progression opportunities
• Market related salary plus on call allowance
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program
• 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 license
• 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 2

To view the role profile in full, please click apply 20240821_Role Profile_ Supervising_Social_Worker.pdf

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd and Partner Agencies are 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.

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 experainced Form F Assessors in Bristol/Gloucester and surrounding 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

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

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 Hampshire/Wiltshire/Dorset 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

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

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.

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 passionate, motivated, knowledgeable, and experienced Registered Manager to lead and further develop our team at Osmington House.

Osmington House is outside of Weymouth. It is a Solo Placement home for one Child aged 6 – 11 on admission who has experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and a range of developmental traumas. As a registered manager, you will be responsible for the home's day-to-day running and the development of the established team.

Using our Attachment and Trauma-Informed Care (ATIC) model, you will lead a dedicated team in a culture where children are respected, heard, and involved in their own lives. You will understand therapeutic parenting principles well and be committed to achieving outstanding outcomes.

We are looking for a committed and dedicated Registered Manager to join our Five Rivers family. You’ll be a natural at building a rapport with children, enjoy play & adventure and be someone full of empathy so you can understand and relate to the children you work with, providing them with a home full of love where they can grow, learn and thrive before moving on to a forever family. We are not a forever home; we are a mid-term home where children stay for at least two years – enabling them to work through their previous traumas, learn to label, understand, and express their emotions and gain the confidence to explore the world around them.

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

You will need to have at least three years of experience in management roles in a children’s residential setting, hold or be willing to work towards level 5 in leadership and management, and have a minimum level 3 residential childcare qualification. You should also have a proven track record with Ofsted and a sound understanding of the legislative framework surrounding residential childcare.

Due to the location of the Home, a Driving Licence is Essential.

Why not check out our home

Osmington House | Five Rivers' Residential Children's Home (five-rivers.org)

Role Profile Role Profile - Registered Managers - November 2023.pdf

Hours

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

Why Five Rivers?
• 30 days (22 days plus eight bank holidays) annual leave allowance
• On-going training and learning booked through our Learning & Development Team
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Long service and recognition scheme

To be a registered manager in our home, you will need
• A Level 5 or Equivalent in Residential Childcare: Leadership & Management.
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in a Residential Children’s Home
• A Good Knowledge of the SCCIF and the Children’s Home Regulations (2015)
• A Proven Ofsted track record
• To be a leader in Trauma Informed Practice

Please complete the application form or contact Caroline our Recruitment partner on 07545 661471 for a confidential chat

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 opportunity for a Service Manager to join the Five Rivers West Country service has arisen.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Fostering Service Manager who will inspire and lead a team of dedicated, skilled staff and carers passionate about providing children and young people the opportunity to flourish and fulfil their true potential.

This role will be based in our Exeter or Truro fostering office, with an expectation of having a presence there and in both offices. It will be instrumental in developing and delivering Five Rivers' Business Plan and will help shape, influence, and implement the future growth and development of our Fostering Service.

The new service manager will face exciting challenges and opportunities as Five Rivers continues to develop and improve its services.

You will be the Ofsted Registered Manager and will be accountable for the service. You will meet all regulatory requirements and lead us in our ambition to move from a GOOD to OUTSTANDING Ofsted judgement for this Fostering Service.

You will have demonstrable experience or knowledge of working in a commercial environment within a childcare setting, with a strong commitment to turning around the lives of the children and young people with whom we work.

Experience in resource and performance management is essential, and you will need to have a sound understanding of the Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards. An operational setting that is practice-based, commercially sensitive, and financially viable is required.

You will be working with a team, including two team managers, who are driven and ambitious to continually improve their service to children and foster carers.

To be considered for the post, you will need experience in a management position within a Fostering Service, either in an Independent, Voluntary, or Local Authority setting.

You will need to hold a current Social Work England Registration and either hold a Level 5 in Leadership & Management qualification or equivalent or be prepared to undertake training to achieve this within the first year of appointment.

In your role as part of the Fostering Service Operations Management Group, you will be required to travel extensively in the area covered by this service and occasionally beyond for meetings and other events.

Hours
37 hours per week
Monday to Thursday 9 am to 5 pm, Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm
There is an expectation for you to join the Out of Hours Rota
This is an office-based role.

Role Profile - 20241013_Role Profile_ Fostering_Service_Manager.pdf

Why Five Rivers?
• Car allowance
• 25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays
• Company Pension
• SimplyHealth medical cash back plan
• Blue Light Card
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Enhanced Maternity package for mothers who have worked for us for over a year.
• Professional Supervision and Appraisal

Upon application, we will arrange for you to speak with your potential line manager to discuss this role in detail.
Please complete your application form in full and return this to Recruitment@five-rivers.org

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 Foster Carers, Staff, Senior Management, and our Children,

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 race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a, part-time Fostering Business Support Coordinator to join Five Rivers Child Care on a fixed-term maternity cover until June 2026.

The South West Business Support Team works cohesively across the service. We are a friendly, hardworking team that enjoys working alongside our social workers and fostering support worker colleagues. This role is based in our Gloucestershire office.

Working for Five Rivers has many benefits arising from its commitment as a Social Enterprise to invest in the services it provides to Foster Carers, children, and staff.

Our Trauma-Informed (ATIC) model integrates our Fostering, Residential, Clinical, and Education services to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.

Your job will include:
• Maintaining the CHARMS database to ensure compliance
• Answering telephone and email enquiries
• Processing regular checks for present foster carers and children
• Processing financial claims, liaising with the finance team
• Organising room bookings
• Attending monthly meetings and Taking minutes
• Ensuring Five Rivers policies and procedures are adhered to
• Any additional administrative task or projects maybe required by the business or fostering managers.
• To promote inclusion and participation of children and young people in the development of the foster service.

Hours
This is a part-time role covering 22.5 hours per week
9am – 5pm Tuesday, 9 am – 4:30 pm Fridays and a further day of your choice 9 am -5 pm

You will receive:
• Formal induction and training in our paperless electronic recording and management system (CHARMS)
• Monthly supervision provided by the Office Manager
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Career progression opportunities
• 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 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 (preferable)
• Excellent Word and Excel skills plus knowledge of PowerPoint
• The ability to handle complex situations
• Proven organisation skills and time management
• A valid driving licence
• The right to work in the UK

​20240129_Role Profile _ Fostering Business Support Coordinator v2.pdf

If you are interested, please do not delay your application.
For more information, please e-mail our recruitment team at 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 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 Site & Facilities Co-ordinator (North) to join our busy facilities team based in the Sheffield/Leeds corridor.

For this role, you will be responsible for organising works related to hard and soft facilities services within the Five Rivers Child Care estate, predominantly throughout the Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster, Rochdale, Rotherham and North East areas.

You will ensure that these sites comply with all current regulations relating to site safety and management. You will promote and participate in achieving the most efficient and economical use of site premises, facilities, plant, equipment, and materials.

The role includes but is not limited to the organisation of:
• Reactive and planned site maintenance
• Fire & security
• Regulations and compliance tasks
• Procurement of furniture, fixtures and fittings
• Planned projects

You will be delivering a high level of customer service for both internal and external customers, good level of communication and professionalism is key. Due to multiple sites, you will need to be organised and be able to multi-task alongside proven experience of managing contractors and your own diary management.

You must have a Full UK Driving Licence for this role. You will be travelling between sites in the North of England, and must be prepared to stay occasionally overnight away from your home.

The successful candidate will need to meet the essential criteria of the following:
• GCSE in maths and English - Essential
• IOSH qualification - Desirable
• Knowledge of regulations and compliance tasks - Essential
• Basic understanding of the infrastructure of IT systems- Desirable
• Experience of monitoring a budget – Desirable
• PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management Experience – Desirable
• Member of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) or be prepared to work towards this.

This role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Our offices and schools open during normal business hours however you may need to be more flexible about this in your role, which may include early mornings, evenings and weekends.

You will be based in one of our sites with the expectation you will be travelling across all our children's services locations within the North of England

Role Profile Role _Profile_Site facilites_Coordinator_North March 24.pdf

About Five Rivers

Five Rivers Child Care is a social enterprise, we have been turning children’s lives around since 1989. To find out more click below.

Five Rivers Child Care | Independent Fostering Agency

We know how important it is that we look after you so you can look after the children who need you.
• 25 Days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Company Car
• Laptop & Mobile Phone
• Company Pension Scheme
• Simply Heath – Medical cash back Plan
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Support Programmes
• Long Service Recognition

If you are interested in finding out more about the role, please contact recruitment on 01722 435750 option 2 – or email recruitment@five-rivers.org for an application form.

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 want to hear from you if you are a creative and confident Communications or Public Relations professional with a genuine interest in making a difference in the lives of children in care.

We are looking for a Communications and PR Officer to join our friendly Salisbury-based team. You will be interested and enthusiastic about all aspects of communications and PR, have a knack for writing, and be willing to jump into any task with a positive, can-do attitude.

Reporting to our Communications and Partnerships Manager, you will be eager to support and learn from our close-knit team. We’re a busy team, supporting many different children’s services across the country and your role will be varied, touching many different aspects of communications and public relations.

You will be integral in drafting and shaping our internal and external communications. You will understand popular social media platforms well and, ideally, bring experience of creating and publishing social media content. You will be interested in working with the media and scouting out press opportunities, as well as writing press releases, case studies, and features, with the support of your manager.

You may be a current or aspiring PR Executive with two years or more of experience in a similar role. We do not expect you to have done everything set out here—we are here to help and develop you.

Keen on this role but seen something you’re not sure about? Don’t rule yourself out – give us a call to talk it through.

For an informal discussion, please contact our recruitment team on 01722 435750 option 2.

Application deadline: midnight on Tuesday, 4th February

Shortlisting: 6th February

Face to face interview:  W/C 10th February 2025

A flexible, blended approach to home and office working is in place for the team, but you must be willing and able to travel to our office in the Heart of Salisbury a minimum of twice a week with the rest of the Marketing & Communications team.

The working hours are Monday to Thursday: 09:00 – 17:00, Friday, 09:00-4:30

Part time hours can be considered for a minimum of 3 days a week.

Why Five Rivers?

• 33 days (25 days plus eight bank holidays) annual leave allowance.
• 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
• Employee Support Programmes.  
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution).
• Enhanced Maternity Leave package
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Long service and recognition scheme.

Role Profile: Communications and PR Executive Job Description - Jan 2025.pdf

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.

Five Rivers is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3xt21u9

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supervising Social Worker to join Five Rivers Child Care a leading Social Enterprise supporting children and young people with a range of services, which includes 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’ to help children and young people who have experienced adversity to achieve their full potential.

The successful applicant will be working for the South and South-East Service, which has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (January 2022). The region covers Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Isle of Wight and has successfully expanded its footprint into East and West Sussex in line with our growth and development strategy.

We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker who can work on their own initiative alongside the Service Manager and Team Manager supporting Foster Carers whilst also helping with the planning and delivery of recruitment events across the region.

The post holder will require creativity, flexibility, and the ability to travel within mostly the Hampshire or Wiltshire area, but at times other areas of the region also. The role offers a hybrid way of working with work undertaken both at our office located in Salisbury and at home, as well as attending face to face meetings with Foster Carers.

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.

You will have experience of working within the Fostering Sector, either with an IFA or in the Local Authority. You will need the skills and knowledge to enable the completion of initial home visits through to Form F Assessment and presentation at an independent panel.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has the drive and ambition to provide more 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.

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 visits to prospective foster carers and join carer recruitment activities.
• Complete 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.

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 eligibility
• 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 license.
• The right to work in the UK.

Role Profile - 20240821_Role Profile_ Supervising_Social_Worker.pdf

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.

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.