Residential Vacancies

Join our Recruitment & Onboarding team as an Onboarding Administrator!

This critical role supports our new employees by undertaking administrative tasks and conducting employee checks from the interview stage through to their first day with us.

We are a focused and energetic team that rises to the challenge of completing pre-employment checks for all our new starters in a timely manner.

We’re looking for someone with strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and excellent customer service to engage with our candidates and hiring managers. You will need to be self-motivated and passionate about administration.

We look to you to ensure that our candidates have a professional and friendly experience from the moment they are offered the role. This position in our wider HR team offers collaboration, challenge, and the satisfaction of turning children’s lives around.

The role is currently a hybrid way of working, where you will need to attend the office two days per week, on Wednesdays and Thursdays. This arrangement is subject to change.

The hours are Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm and Fridays 9 am - 4:30 pm

This is a Full-Time role

All equipment and training will be provided; you will need to live in proximity to our head office in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Key Criteria:

You will have a keen eye for detail and be accurate in your recording of information, along with confident communication skills, both written and verbal; an administration background would be an advantage.

Essential Criteria:

• Working to deadlines
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office packages.
• Managing phone calls from internal and external customers and dealing with their enquiries
• Knowledge of the social care sector would be an advantage.

Working at Five Rivers, you will receive:
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• company pension scheme.
• Simplyhealth Medical Cashback plan
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance programmes
• Monthly supervision and development support
• Enhanced maternity package for mothers with over one year’s service

Role Profile - 20240730_Role Profile Onboarding Administrator.pdf

The closing date for the role is Thursday, 16 October 2025, with face-to-face interviews scheduled for the following week.

However, depending on the number of applications, we may close the role early. If you are shortlisted for an interview, you can expect a formal interview with tasks to be completed on the day.

Please submit your CV initially.

Internal Candidates, please ensure you follow the application process.

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For more information on the role, please get in touch with our Recruitment Partner, Caroline, for more information by calling 07545 661471 or emailing recruitment@five-rivers.org

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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.​

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 Teacher to join our school in Rochdale, where you will be working with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

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

We are happy to speak with teachers covering all subjects.

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

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

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

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

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

Full Role Profile 20201020_Role_Profile_Teacher_1ACE.pdf

To view our school, please click the link below

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

Hours

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

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

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

Why Five Rivers?

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

Requirements

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

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

You can apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are recruiting a full-time Senior Therapeutic Care Worker to join our children’s homes based in East Lancashire.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Role Profile: 20240821_Role Profile_ Supervising_Social_Worker.pdf

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm

Friday 9am - 16:30pm  

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

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

You will receive:

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

 You will have

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our school in Rochdale. You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

As an HLTA, you will support our teachers by assisting in the classrooms and in the community. You will follow a flexible structure and help our children and young people unlock their passion for learning. You will be based in our Ofsted-registered school and, when required, support 1 ACE provision locally.

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

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

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

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

Hours

Term Time: this goes in line with Rochdale local authority.
Our full-time hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 am - 4:30 pm.
The role is full-time over five days per week

Why Five Rivers?

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

Requirements

• Valid Driving Licence – this is desirable for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK
• If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!You can apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

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

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

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

We are recruiting Independent Panel Members for our London & East Office based in Romford.

We are particularly interested in speaking with ​Health Background to join our panel 

You will be required to prepare for and be present on the Panel meeting. Successful candidates will be responsible, in collaboration with the other Panel members, for making recommendations about applicants’ suitability to foster and the continued approval of existing foster carers. You will demonstrate the skills of drawing upon you own personal and professional knowledge and experience. You must uphold our policies and procedures to ensure equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice. The suitable candidates must be able to work as a team member to achieve the best outcomes for the children, prioritising their individual needs and safety.

Experience of working with children/young people would be an advantage but optional, representation from other sectors such as health and Police is advantageous. No formal social work qualifications are necessary, but understanding and empathy for the work required are essential.

If you are interested in these posts and have the necessary skills and experience, please do not hesitate to apply by completing our online application form.

As a Panel Member, you will receive £225 per panel. Our panel takes place on the 1st Wednesday of every month, this may be virtually or held in person, please be aware travel may be expected 

For more information, please contact Recruitment@five-rivers.org

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 recruiting a Business Support Coordinator to join our Fostering service in the West Country. You will be based in our Truro Office on a full-time basis.

The Truro, Plymouth, and Exeter administrative teams work cohesively across the service. We are a friendly, hardworking team who enjoy working alongside our social workers and fostering support worker colleagues.

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

The administrative duties for the role include answering general queries and fostering-related business by phone and email, processing regular checks for current foster carers and children, diary management and room bookings, taking minutes in meetings, and liaising with head office finance teams.

You will also be responsible for
• Maintaining the CHARMS database to ensure compliance
• Ensuring Five Rivers policies and procedures are adhered to
• The business or fostering managers may require additional administrative tasks or projects.
• To promote inclusion and participation of children and young people in the development of the foster service.

As a Business Support Coordinator, you must have excellent knowledge and working practice in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as proven organisation and time management skills.

You will need to hold a Full Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle as you may be asked to travel between offices, and you must have the right to work in the UK

Hours
The hours are 37 hours per week and are Office Based
Our normal office hours are Monday to Thursday 9am -5pm, Friday 9am – 4:30pm

Why Five Rivers?
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.

You will receive:
• Formal induction and training in our paperless electronic recording and management system (CHARMS)
• Monthly supervision provided by the Business Support Manager
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program
• Simplyhealth Membership
• Long Service Reward Scheme
• Employee and Foster Carer Referral Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Package for Mothers who have been with us for over one year
• Blue Light Card Eligibility

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 recruiting for our residential children’s home in Orpington, Kent. 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 holidays!

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 lifetimes.

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 discount card eligibility.
• 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.

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

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We are recruiting Senior Residential Support Workers for our new home in Plymouth, Devon. Our home for ages 16+ in a supported living setting.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will teach and guide our young people in preparing for independent living and participate in and plan activities to support them with their school and college work. You will be supporting our young people who may have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma using our trauma-informed practices, which are embedded within our culture.

The Five Rivers leadership team will invest in your professional development in the childcare 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 are looking for committed and dedicated Senior Residential Support Workers. You’ll be a natural at building a rapport with young people and be full of empathy, so you can understand and relate to the young people you work with.

In this role, you need to be emotionally aware and resilient to be able to support the young people and the staff team you will be working with

Hours
You will be working on average 39 hours per week; you must be able to commit to between 2-3 sleep-ins per week, and you will receive an additional £50 per sleep-in.

Generally, you will be working a two-on-four-off Shift pattern. During your training period, you will be expected to work Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5 pm, with the expectation that you may need to travel.

Working alone with young people will also be expected in this home.

A driver’s licence is essential for this role.

Qualifications
You will need to hold a Level 3 qualification in the children and young people's workforce or its equivalent in adult care, and experience in a Residential setting is essential.

We know how hard you will be working at Five Rivers Child Care, so when you work for us, you will receive.
• 30 days holiday per year (22 days +8 bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Referral package
• Blue Light Card
• Simply Health medical Cash Back scheme
• Employee Support Programme
• Ongoing Training, Including all core subjects and Proactive Approaches

To learn more about the role, please contact our recruitment team, who will be happy to address any questions you may have. You can contact us by:
Emailing – recruitment@five-rivers.org or by Calling 01722 435750 option 2

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

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

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. The salary advertised is based off completing 2 sleep ins per week.

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 for Sessional Bank Staff at our residential children’s home in Orpington, Kent. 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 will need to be qualified in this role with a Level 3 in Residential Child Care as this is following criteria from Ofsted. 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.
• Clear career pathways for your future development

Part of the role involves some overnight stays in the home. For each sleep-in you would receive an additional £50 per night.

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.

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

Looking after you is important, so we offer benefits to provide you with a range of support.
• £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.
• Meals as part of a family when on shift
• Blue Light discount card eligibility.
• Refer a Friend bonus!
• Foster Carer Referral bonus!

Hours
This is a Bank Support role meaning that your hours may vary but this does not stop you from picking up any additional hours either.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Five Rivers Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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

The London & East 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 Romford 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 Full-Time role. Office hours are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm, Friday 9am – 16:30pm

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

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 Deputy Manager to join us at our new home based in the vibrant area of Plymouth.

Our New Home is for young people aged 16+ and is home to up to four young people in a supported living setting.

You will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home and continue the development of a team of Senior Residential Support Workers who help and support our young people who may have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma, using our trauma-informed practices, which are embedded within our culture.

The Five Rivers leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the childcare 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 children 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 two years of experience being in a leadership role working in a Children’s Residential Setting, hold your level 3 in Residential Childcare and if not already achieved, be willing to work towards your Level 5 leadership and management. You will also have a proven track record with Ofsted and an understanding of the legislative framework and SCCIF.

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

Hours
On average, you will work 39 hours a week. As a Deputy, typically, you will be covering day shifts between the hours of 8 am -10 pm

Flexible shift pattern of 39 hours, including sleep-ins to meet the needs of the service. There will be an aim for you to work up to 50% of these hours 'off rota' where you are additional to staff on shift. The purpose is to support the effective running of the home and leading from the front. This will include time for paperwork and to deliver supervision and coaching.

After settling in, you will be required to do two weekly sleep-ins, for which you receive an additional £50 payment per sleep-in.

Generally, the shift pattern is two on four off depending on the needs of the home; this will not be the case during your training period, where you will be required to work 9 am -5 pm Monday to Friday with some travel expected.

Why Five Rivers?
• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) annual leave entitlement
• On-going learning and focus on your professional development - including fully funded training programmes and qualifications to enhance your career
• SimplyHealth employee healthcare cashback scheme.
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Long service and recognition scheme
• Pension scheme

If you are interested in joining this new team and to make a difference and positive impact on children’s lives, please email our recruitment team at Recruitment@five-rivers.org or call 01722 435750 option 2

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

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

We are currently looking for qualified teachers to join our Five Rivers Virtual Education provision. These teachers should be experienced in teaching KS2-KS4 children and can deliver high-quality online English, Maths, and other national curriculum subjects. We would also like to hear from qualified teachers who can teach ESOL lessons to children.

As a full-time teacher, you will support our Children and young people through an online platform. We teach a wide range of pupils, including mainstream and pupils with SEN and SEMH needs. We would be interested in hearing about your specialisms.

Find more about our Five Rivers Virtual Education here Virtual Learning | 1ACE Outreach Programme | Five Rivers (five-rivers.org)

Hours
The hours are 37.5 per week Monday to Friday

The applicant must be flexible as you will be teaching children after normal school hours.

The role will be home-based, and you will be provided with all the necessary equipment; it is not essential that you have experience teaching online, as full training will be given.

We are committed to your learning and development, and you will be required to attend training and team meetings, whether face-to-face or virtually.

To be suitable for this role, all applicants must:
• Hold UK QTS in primary or secondary education.
• Have a minimum of two years of teaching experience.
• Commit to the training requirements for this role for which you will be paid for this.
• Hold or agree to an enhanced DBS and be on the DBS update service.
• Have access to the internet.

Working at Five Rivers you will receive the following.
• Professional Regular supervision
• Company Pension Scheme
• Simplyhealth – Medical Cashback plan
• Blue Light Card
• Long Service Awards
• Career Development, in-house and external training
• Employee Referral Scheme

INTERVIEW TASK
You will be asked to prepare a KS2, 3 or 4, 30-minute online lesson in your specialist subject for a specific year group. You will be asked to present your lesson preparation for 10 minutes during the interview.

For more information, please get in touch with recruitment by emailing Recruitment@five-rivers.org or call 01722 435 750 option 2

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

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

We are recruiting for a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist or UKCP Registered Child Psychotherapist to join our Children's Residential Service in Orpington, Kent.

In this role, you will provide direct clinical support to children in our care who are looked after in our Residential service. Your primary task will be supporting the children in our residential homes and therapy suites.

You will also work as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team and lead on all aspects of delivery relating to our ATIC model of care. As well as therapeutic support, you will provide consultancy and training to staff teams, develop assessment reports, and create therapeutic support plans.

The salary range is Circa £50,000 pro rata, and the role will include some travelling to the Salisbury area for occasional CPD events. This role is part-time.

Role requirements:
• Clinical psychologists or counselling psychologists must be HCPC-registered (pending registration considered if you have a doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology)
• Child psychotherapists must be UKCP registered and accredited
• Essential: must have experience relating to working with children and young people who have experienced trauma and maltreatment
• Essential: must have experience working with families and professional statutory systems around looked-after children (eg local authorities, CAMHS)
• Desirable: experience completing clinical assessments and delivering training programmes
You will be based in our Residential services in Orpington, Kent, working with our children and the teams who support them.

You will receive:
• Salary: Circa £50,000 (depending on level of experience) Pro Rata
• 25 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays (Pro Rata)
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced DBS check and update service
• SimplyHealth employee healthcare cashback scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Ongoing personal development and support
• Long Service Awards
• Blue Light Card

Please "Click apply" to view role profile: ClinicalPractitionerResidentialRoleProfile December 2024.pdf

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

About Five Rivers Child Care:
As a social enterprise, Five Rivers has been at the forefront of innovation in turning children’s lives around for over 30 years, and we are a partner of choice for many local authorities. Our Fostering, Residential, and Education services provide fully integrated care and support for vulnerable children.

Five Rivers is continuing to develop services which will deliver the highest positive impact to children and young people recovering from the impact of trauma, abuse, and neglect. Our ATIC model of Attachment & Trauma Informed Care is embraced across our services.

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.

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We are recruiting for our residential children’s homes in Leeds. 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 for 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 will not 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 be effective on a young person, who are patient and resilient when times are challenging.

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

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

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

We will support you to achieve your Level 4 Qualifications. Ideally, you will have a full driving license and be over the age of nineteen.

Why join Five Rivers?

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

Looking after you is important, so we offer benefits to provide you with a range of support.
• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) 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 1 years 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.

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.

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We are recruiting for a Fostering Engagement Social Worker to be part of our existing services based in Chesterfield and Bromsgrove which are currently actively looking to recruit new Foster Carers in Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Birmingham and Wolverhampton to help grow our Fostering Service and develop a recruitment plan to expand our national footprint.

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

This is a forward-facing role working in communities, seeking opportunities to engage with prospective candidates who may wish to become approved Foster Carers. You will have experience working within Fostering Sector, either with an IFA or in the Local Authority. You will need the skills and knowledge to complete initial home visits through to Form F assessment and presentation at an independent panel.

You will work with and be supervised by the National Carer Recruitment Manager, and the local foster service manager will also support you in meeting our aspirations to grow our service.

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

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

Hours
The role is 37.5 hours per week; you must be flexible to support our families and recruitment events across the service area. This could include evenings and weekends.
We will discuss this further with you at the interview.

Why Five Rivers?
• Formal induction and training in our paperless electronic recording and management system (CHARMs)
• Market-related salary plus car allowance
• Professional social work supervision provided by a manager
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program
• Blue Light Card

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 we will ask you to prepare a presentation.

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.