Residential Vacancies

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager to join our Ofsted judged ‘GOOD’ Fostering Service in the West Country. The role will be based in our office in Exeter you will oversee and manage the team aligned to this location. This role will be instrumental in supporting the Service Manager in delivering Five Rivers’ Fostering Service Business Plan.

You will help shape, influence, and implement the future growth and development of our Fostering Services within Exeter, Torbay, Devon, and Plymouth working closely with the Service manager for this region.

There will be some requirement to travel occasionally beyond for panel, support groups and training events and as part of the Fostering Service Operations Management Group.

You should be able to demonstrate a dynamic approach to the growth and sustainability of the service and evidence a creative eye for opportunities to expand the service. We will also require the post holder to work with the team manager in Truro to cover on occasions Panel business. The role will also require this post providing a Quality Assurance role for Annual Reviews and Form F assessments.

Applicants should ideally have a sound knowledge of the Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards along with strong leadership qualities and a passion for improving outcomes for children.

You will need to be a social work England registered Social Worker and either hold a management qualification or be prepared to undertake training to achieve this within the first year of appointment.

This is an exciting, but demanding opportunity for someone to continue to build on an established fostering team. This will require someone with Vision, Energy and strong Leadership and Management skills to achieve what we expect of the service in the future

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 reflective space 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
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program
• Perkbox discount scheme membership
• 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 [email protected] or call 01722 435750 option 4

20200122_Role_Profile_Fostering_Team_Manager.pdf

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.

Supervising Social Worker – West Country Fostering Service
Fixed term position

​An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supervising Social Worker to join Five Rivers, a leading Social Enterprise who has been “turning children’s lives around” since 1989

​The service covers Devon, Torbay, Plymouth, and Cornwall and is currently expanding our footprint into North Cornwall and North Devon in line with our growth and development strategy.

This post is to cover a sabbatical of 14 weeks.

Your base will be at our office in Alphington, Exeter. We are a busy friendly team who are keen to welcome you.

​Our latest Ofsted inspection rated ‘Good’ stated:

​Managers ensure that social workers receive regular, quality supervision. This provides opportunities for reflective discussions about practice and case complexities. Recordings of supervision are detailed, and action points are reviewed at subsequent sessions. Staff report feeling well supported and valued.

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

​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 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
• Assist in carer recruitment activities.
• 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
• Taking part in our day duty service on a rota basis from the office.

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 reflective space provided by a qualified psychologist/clinician
• Opportunities to integrate with our clinical, education and residential service provision
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Learning opportunities to meet the requirements of your CPD for Social Work England.
• Market related salary plus on call allowance plus car allowance

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

Do not delay your application. For more information, please e-mail our recruitment team at [email protected] or call 01722 435752 or on 01722 435766

For an informal chat please contact Liz Pearson - Service Manager/ West Country

Mob:07517103695

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.

Job Type: 37 Hours per week

Salary Range: £ 29,500- £32,833 Car allowance plus out of hours on call allowance.

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here. we are looking for Teacher to join our school in Ilford, London, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.​

We are particularly interested in speaking with teachers who have experience in teaching children across all key stages from 2-4.

​​As a Teacher at Five Rivers Child Care, ​your day will be varied and interesting you will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that are tailor made to each child and young person.

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, and that’s one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021. ​

​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 career with a therapeutically based organisation, Ofsted registered schools and leading alternative education provision (1 ACE).

​About Five Rivers

​​Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise who have been turning children’s lives around since 1989.

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

​Our Team at Endeavour House School – Ilford

We are a small and friendly team based in the vibrant community in Ilford, London, our school Endeavour House is a special educational needs school (SEN) with a unique, relaxed, and focused atmosphere.

Our goal is to create a learning environment where emotional well-being and academic success walk together, enabling each child to succeed. We work with children with social, emotional, and emerging mental health needs.

​To find out more about our school please follow the link below [insert link]

​​Hours​

Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority

Our full-time hours are 37 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 or compressed 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​
• Perk Box High Street Discounts​
• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers​
• Employee Support Programmes      ​

• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution) ​
• 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
• 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.

​To view the role profile in full, please click apply

20201020_Role_Profile_Teacher.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.​

​Five Rivers is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer. In 2021 we were named Employer of the Year award at the National Children and Young People Awards. Why? Find out here: https://bit.ly/3xt21u9

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

As a HLTA, your day will be varied and interesting you will be able supporting our teachers by assisting in the classrooms or out in the community, in whilst following a flexible structure and supporting our children and young people unlock their passion for learning.

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

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

Our 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, and that’s one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021.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 career with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provision.

About Five Rivers
Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise who have been turning children’s lives around since 1989.
We offer a range of supportive, safe environments for children and young people whom mainstream and other school settings have not worked. Our Ofsted registered and rated independent schools around England offer a range of academic, vocational, SEN and disabilities (SEND) options.

Our Team at Park House School
Park House is a small bungalow on the edge of a beautiful park in central Taunton, we are a team of 26 who support children and young people covering Somerset, our children are aged between 8-19 years.
We offer a school without walls for our children & young people. We have our own forest school area and a teaching site at a local equine facility as well as lots of access to other areas and settings.
We have been awarded the Attachment & Trauma -Sensitive Award (ATSSA)– Gold

We are looking forward to you joining our team!

Hours
Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority
Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30am -16:30pm
The role is full time over 5 days per week, however if you would like the opportunity for part time or compressed hours, we would be happy to speak to you about this.

Why Five Rivers?
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Perk Box High Street Discounts
• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• 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.
• 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.

To view the role profile in full, please click apply

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

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

Five Rivers is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer. In 2021 we were named Employer of the Year award at the National Children and Young People Awards. Why? Find out here: https://bit.ly/3xt21u9

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

​​We are particularly interested in speaking with teachers who have English at secondary Level.

​As a 1 ACE Teacher, your day will be varied and interesting you will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that are tailor made to each child and young person.

​1 ACE (Another Chance Education) is our alternative education provision, who work with children and young people who struggle in their formal or specialised education settings,

​At Park House we offer the 1ACE programme ​on an outreach basis or within one our Ofsted registered ​school base .

You will be working within a Trauma informed practice model where we can support and follow a therapeutic practice. Park House has been awarded the Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award at Gold level .

​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, and that’s one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021.

​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 career with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provision.

​​About Five Rivers Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise who have been turning children’s lives around since 1989. We offer a range of supportive, safe environments for children and young people 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.

​About Our Team at Park House (1 Ace Somerset)

Park House is a small bungalow on the edge of a beautiful park in central Taunton, we are a team of 30 who support children and young people covering Somerset, our children are aged between 8-19 years. We offer a school without walls for our children & young people. We have our own forest school area and a teaching site at a local equine facility as well as lots of access to other areas and settings. We have been awarded the Attachment & Trauma -Sensitive Award (ATSSA) Gold We are looking forward to you joining our team!

​Hours

​This goes in line with the local authority Our full-time hours are 37 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 or compressed 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

• Perk Box High Street Discounts

• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers

• Employee Support Programmes

• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)

• 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, QTLS or QTS registration

• Valid full 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.

​​To view the role profile in full, please click apply

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

​Five Rivers is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer. In 2021 we were named Employer of the Year award at the National Children and Young People Awards. Why? Find out here: https://bit.ly/3xt21u9

Five Rivers Child Care is a leading Social Enterprise who turns children’s lives around. Our Fostering service is committed to providing caring families to children who need them the most.

Due to our continuing service development, we are seeking to appoint a Fostering Support Worker on a Full Time basis, to provide support to our Supervising Social Workers and Foster Carers throughout the Bristol /Somerset / Gloucester/ Swindon areas.  This exciting and important role requires a range of tasks working directly with children and young people, Foster Carers and other professionals to ensure quality outcomes for children/young people.

The Bristol based team are part of the Southwest Fostering Service, but you will be working predominantly within the Bristol /Somerset / Gloucester/ Swindon areas.  You will be part of a fast-growing team working with Supervising Social Workers/Senior Practitioners to further develop the service.

Responsibilities include:

• Promote the welfare of children/young people placed with the Five Rivers Fostering and within Five Rivers Child Care as a whole.
• To be involved in the practice aspects of placements and to assist in the on-going placement process.
• To assist Five Rivers Child Care and agency staff in helping to prepare children/young people for foster care placements.
• Work directly with children/young people in a skilled and focused way as part of an agreed programme of work.
• Co-ordinate groups and joint work for all children/young people involved in the foster care process.

We are looking for someone who will always be thinking of the child, ensuring they are at the forefront of all decisions. Must be able to work as a team member to achieve best outcomes for the children, able to communicate with children and adults. Experience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people would be an advantage but not necessary. No formal social work qualifications are necessary, but an understanding of and empathy for the work required is necessary.

Desired skills and requirements:

• Experience of working directly with children and young people
• Commitment to engaging in therapeutic training
• Full UK driving license and access to a car
• Commitment to working flexible hours 
• Occasional evenings and weekends where this is agreed with line manager  

Benefits:             

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme,
• Simply Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Car Allowance/ Mileage allowance
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Perkbox - discounts in many high street shops, leisure facilities and restaurants.
• Regular Supervision
• Company Sick Pay scheme (after successful completion of probation)
• Long Service Awards 

Role Profile :  20200122_Role_Profile_Fostering_Support_Worker.docx

For more information, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or by calling Dan on 07783 519377  

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

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

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Social Worker as part of our existing service based in Oldham to help grow our Fostering Service in developing a recruitment plan to expand our local 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 out opportunities to engage with perspective candidates who may wish to become approved Foster Carers. You will have experience of working within Fostering 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.

​You will work with and be supervised by the Operations Manager for Service Development and the local Fostering Service Manager will also support you to meet the aspirations we have to grow our service.

​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 and children who need their care.

If you would like to know more about this position or have an informal discussion, please contact Jem Orman, Operations Manager for Service Development, on 07553351636

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

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.

​You will also receive:

• 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 
• Perkbox discount scheme membership

​
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.

Your teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here. We are looking for Teacher to join our “New School” and 1 ace provision in Rochdale. 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 particularly interested in speaking with teachers who have experience in all key stages across all subjects

​​As a Teacher at Five Rivers Child Care, ​your day will be varied and interesting you will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that are tailor made to each child and young person.

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, and that’s one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021. ​

​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 career with a therapeutically based organisation, Ofsted registered schools and leading alternative education provision (1 ACE).

About Five Rivers

​​Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise who have been turning children’s lives around since 1989.

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

Our Team at Willow View School -

We are new school for 2022.

Willow View School is a small independent SEMH school for pupils aged 6-18. We will be registered for 22 children with a range of needs including ADHD, autism, developmental trauma, sensory processing difficulties, dyslexia and attachment difficulties amongst other varying needs. We build our curriculum offer around each pupil, tailoring a bespoke package that is individualised according to each of our children’s needs and interests. This often consists of academic subjects, wellbeing, physical activity, social skills and independence.

Our school has two buildings on one site, one being an old farm house which is grade II listed. Willow view will cater for very small class groups of pupils, promoting social engagement. We also have an outreach alternative provision attached to the school for pupils who are not yet ready to access education in a classroom setting. These pupils are taught in community settings such as youth and community centres and have 1:1 or 2:1 staffing. They also have a personalised curriculum and timetable, adapted to suit their needs and interests.

We have a small and friendly staff team of teachers and HLTA’s who have a range of qualifications and experience working within the SEMH and SEN field. Our staff are trauma informed and have a great understanding of our pupils and their challenges prior to coming to us. We have a therapist who attends our site weekly, providing direct therapy to our pupils that require it, offer consultations and reflective practice to the staff team and also facilitate some of our training.

Hours​

Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority

Our full-time hours are 37 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 or compressed 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​
• Perk Box High Street Discounts​
• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers​
• Employee Support Programmes      ​
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution) ​
• 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
• 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.

To view the role profile in full, please click apply​

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

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

Five Rivers is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer. In 2021 we were named Employer of the Year award at the National Children and Young People Awards. Why? Find out here: https://bit.ly/3xt21u9

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for Teacher to join our “New School” and 1 ace provision in Rochdale, 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 particularly interested in speaking with teachers who have experience in teaching children across all key stages from 2 – 4 ​

​​As a Teacher at Five Rivers Child Care, ​your day will be varied and interesting you will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that are tailor made to each child and young person.

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, and that’s one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021. ​

​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 career with a therapeutically based organisation, Ofsted registered schools and leading alternative education provision (1 ACE).

About Five Rivers

​​Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise who have been turning children’s lives around since 1989.

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

Our Team at Willow View School -

We are new school for 2022. Willow View School is a small independent SEMH school for pupils aged 6-18. We will be registered for 22 children with a range of needs including ADHD, autism, developmental trauma, sensory processing difficulties, dyslexia and attachment difficulties amongst other varying needs. We build our curriculum offer around each pupil, tailoring a bespoke package that is individualised according to each of our children’s needs and interests. This often consists of academic subjects, wellbeing, physical activity, social skills and independence.

Our school has two buildings on one site, one being an old farmhouse which is grade II listed. Willow view will cater for very small class groups of pupils, promoting social engagement. We also have an outreach alternative provision attached to the school for pupils who are not yet ready to access education in a classroom setting. These pupils are taught in community settings such as youth and community centres and have 1:1 or 2:1 staffing. They also have a personalised curriculum and timetable, adapted to suit their needs and interests.

We have a small and friendly staff team of teachers and HLTA’s who have a range of qualifications and experience working within the SEMH and SEN field. Our staff are trauma informed and have a great understanding of our pupils and their challenges prior to coming to us. We have a therapist who attends our site weekly, providing direct therapy to our pupils that require it, offer consultations and reflective practice to the staff team and also facilitate some of our training.

Hours​

Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority

Our full-time hours are 37 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 or compressed 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​
• Perk Box High Street Discounts​
• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers​
• Employee Support Programmes      
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution) ​
• 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
• 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.

​To view the role profile in full, please click apply

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

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

​Five Rivers is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer. In 2021 we were named Employer of the Year award at the National Children and Young People Awards. Why? Find out here: https://bit.ly/3xt21u9

Fostering Service Manager – Quality Foster Care

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Service Manager to join Quality Foster Care in South Benfleet, Essex. Quality Foster Care is part of Five Rivers Childcare Limited, a leading national fostering agency and social enterprise, recently awarded Employer of the Year by Children and Young People Awards Now.

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 who are passionate about providing children and young people with the opportunity to flourish and fulfil their true potential.

This opportunity is in our office in South Benfleet, Essex. This role will be instrumental in developing and delivering Quality Foster Care’s Business Plan and will help shape, influence, and implement the future growth and development of our Fostering Service.

The person appointed will be the Ofsted Registered Manager and will be accountable for the service meeting all regulatory requirements and leading 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 good knowledge of the Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards. The person appointed will need to be able to provide an operational setting which is practice based but also commercially sensitive and financially viable.

There are exciting challenges and opportunities for the new Service Manager as Quality Foster Care and Five Rivers continues to develop and improve its services.

The Service Manager will be working with a team who are driven and ambitious to continually improve the service they provide to children and foster carers. They will have a good deal of autonomy to shape the way the service is planned and delivered both locally and more widely as part of the national Operational Management Group.

To be considered for the post you will need to have experience of working 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 be prepared to undertake training to achieve this within the first year of appointment.

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

The hours for this role is 37 hours per week and will be office based

About Five Rivers
Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise; we have been turning children’s lives around since 1989. We know how important it is that we look after you, so you can look after the children who need you, and that is one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021

You will receive:
• £47,000 to £56 500 salary plus on call allowance
• Annual Salary review.
• On Call allowance of £1200 per year
• Car allowance of £5,100
• Professional social work supervision provided by the Operations Manager
• 25 days plus eight bank holidays annual leave allowance
• Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program
• Perkbox discount scheme membership
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Plan

Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier than stated depending on the number of applications we receive.

Do not delay your application. For more information, please e-mail our recruitment team at [email protected] 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.

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.

You will be based in our Greater Manchester region rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

The service essentially covers the Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and surrounding areas in line with our growth and development strategy.

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 from a Trauma informed Secure Base and PACE models with integration across our fostering, residential, clinical and education services to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.

You will be joining 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
We know how important it is that we look after you, so you can look after the children who need you, and that’s one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021.

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
• Career progression opportunities
• Market related salary plus on call allowance
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program
• Perkbox discount scheme membership
• 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 [email protected] or call 01722 435750 option 4

To view the role profile in full, please click apply

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.

Job Type: 37 Hours per week

Our education service is committed to providing warm and consistent environments where pupils develop positive behaviour, whether an in-house facility or our outreach service in the community, all our education services provide the same level of individual planning and learning for each child.

Endeavour house school works with children who have social, emotional, and emerging mental health needs. The school is based in the vibrant area of Ilford, providing a safe unique, relaxed, and focused atmosphere for anxious, vulnerable pupils unable to sustain a mainstream placement.

We teach children aged between 6-18 years old, rated “good” by Ofsted in 2022, we are able to offer classroom learning, teaching within the community, bespoke interventions as well as support for parents in the area for SEND children.

Endeavour house balances academic studies, physical and outdoor education, vocational studies, and personal development programmes. Where the children are taught in small groups or on a one-to-one basis. Bespoke learning based on personal interests and community issues engages pupils – helping extend their concentration.

We are looking for a Deputy Head Teacher who will be responsible for Teaching and Learning, Curriculum or Pastoral within the school and by supporting the staff team through leadership and development. Endeavour house is a trauma informed school, and we are working toward the Attachment and Trauma Sensitive Award, as per our other schools within Five Rivers.

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

Reasons to join us:

Full time salary of £36,500 to £41,500 p.a.

Term Time in line with the local authority.

• Company pension

• SimplyHealth employee healthcare cashback scheme

• Perkbox: for a wide range of employee perks and discounts.

• Refer a friend bonus scheme

• Long service and recognition scheme

• We are committed to your ongoing training and personal development– we hold a Gold Investors in People Award

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. We are proud to be Investors in People Gold accredited and awarded Employer of the Year 2021 at the National Children & Young People Awards.

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.

For more information, please contact our Recruitment Team, [email protected] 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.

Clannad House is looking for a Team Leader to join our Children’s Home based just outside of Orpington.

Our home caters for up to three children aged 6 – 12 on admission. 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. The home is easily commutable from towns such as Orpington, Dartford, Chislehurst, Sidcup, and Bromley.

As a Residential Team Leader, your day will be varied and interesting whilst also following a planned structure, so you know what to expect. You will support our children to learn healthy routines, take them to appointments, help with schooling, complete household tasks, and ensure electronic records are up to date. You’ll also be able to take the children on trips - how many people can say they get to go kayaking, watch a film or go to a theme park in their working day?

You will also be supporting the leadership team in the development of the newer members of our team, taking part in supervisions and career development.

Could you be that someone who can connect with a child and change their life? If so, read on to find out more about this highly fulfilling job.
Our aim is to ensure our children are safe, well parented and raised in a happy home where they can flourish and learn and to give them back the childhood they deserve. We create positive memories through laughter, fun and love to help reduce the challenging behaviours through teaching better ways to cope and 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 developmental and needs.
Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the childcare 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, and that’s one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021

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.

Our Team at Clannad

We are a friendly group of 16 residential workers, and we’re looking for new people to join our family. We work from a spacious, well-maintained home in a quiet residential area. There is a large communal space, allowing the children (and us adults!) to play, have fun, and socialise all year round. Each of the staff have their own bedroom, and there is a well-equipped office. The role is hugely rewarding but often challenging, so we make sure we’re always there for each other when times get hard.
That’s one of the reasons why we’ve managed to achieve ten consecutive ‘Good’ Ofsted inspections. We can’t wait to welcome another member of the team and we will make sure you feel supported every step of the way.

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 will pay for your qualification – Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Perk Box High Street Discounts
• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• 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 situations of crisis and follow the lead of a shift leader.
• QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people is desirable. If you do not have either of these qualifications, we will give you this training.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and achieve the Level 4 diploma in Children and Young people.

If you have experience working with children 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.

We are looking for a Business Support and Service Development Officer to join our busy Tenders and Service Development team at head office, based in the heart of Salisbury.

As a Business Support and Service Development Officer, you will oversee the tender process, from assisting in identifying future opportunities, maintaining records of tender applications and their progress, to supporting in bid writing, developing your own bid writing skills.

This role will be a blended working style, consisting of 2 days in the head office (Salisbury town centre) and 3 days remote home-based working on a full-time basis, Monday to Thursday 9am -17:00pm and Fridays 9am -16:30pm.

During your induction period you will be required to work at head office up to 5 days per week, so as the team can support you face-to-face and introduce our systems. On occasion you may be required to travel to support the Head of Service at events.

Your Key Responsibilities in this role are including but not limited to:
• Sourcing and providing market research and intelligence as requested by service heads to assist development plans and execution
• Business support and maintenance of pricing schedules
• Managing the CRM and overview of commercial activity
• Liaison with communications around market intelligence and activity
• Disseminating tendering opportunities
• Organising and supporting the commercial decision-making process.
• Managing the tendering and bidding processes, setting time lines, progress chasing and some bid writing
• Proof-reading
• Checking contracts, liaising with legal as required
• Managing the contract ‘Sign off’ process and where appropriate IPA’s.
• Producing commercial and market intelligence reports for SLT and Board
• Supporting as requested in acquisitions

For this role you will need:
• Experience of analysing reports and data with sound analytical skills and some commercial experience
• A degree level education essential
• Desirable – University degree in Business related subject or NVQ 3 or above in business administration
• High standard of literacy and communication skills
• IT literate – with a sound knowledge of Microsoft, Word, and Excel
• Desirable – experience of Microsoft Dynamics365
• Flexible and organised approach to managing a varied workload

Working at Five Rivers you will receive:
• 25 Days Holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Company Pension scheme
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Perk Box High Street Discounts
• Employee Support Programme

Please do not delay your application. For more information, please e-mail our recruitment team at [email protected] or call on 01722 435750 and select option 2

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

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

Five Rivers Child Care is a leading Social Enterprise who turns children’s lives around. Our Fostering service is committed to providing caring families to children who need them the most.

Due to recent expansion, we are looking to recruit Independent Panel Members to advise on Foster Carer’s for our Midlands and North Fostering Offices.

You will take on responsibility to participate on the recommendation on each case drawing on both personal and professional knowledge and experience. To participate with other members in advising on policy and procedural matters, to address diversity issues and promote anti-discriminatory practice and to sit on Panel to make recommendations about the suitability to foster of applicants and foster carers 

We are looking for someone who will always be thinking of the child, ensuring they are at the forefront of all decisions. Must be able to work as a team member to achieve best outcomes for the children. Experience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people would be an advantage but not necessary. No formal social work qualifications are necessary, but an understanding of and empathy for the work required is necessary.

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 be paid £200 per panel

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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Start a rewarding career with Five Rivers Child Care: we have an exciting opportunity for a Supervising Social Worker to join our team at our Thornaby, part of our midlands and north team. You will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

As a Supervising Social Worker, your day will be varied and interesting. You will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our foster carers, holding realistic caseloads and be able to provide high level of supervision, monitoring, and intervention of this.

You will be working 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, 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, and that’s one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021.

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 career 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, education and residential services, we like to promote from within so you will have access to career progression opportunities

About Five Rivers

Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise who have been turning children’s lives around since 1989.
We’re committed to ensuring that foster carers are recruited, supported, developed, and rewarded for the crucial role they take on when they become part of the Five Rivers fostering family.

Hours
Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9am -17:00pm and Fridays 9am – 16:30pm
You will be expected to be in our office as a minimum of 1 day per week
The role is full time over 5 days per week, however if you would like the opportunity for part time or compressed hours, we would be happy to speak to you about this.

Why Five Rivers?
• 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
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Perk Box High Street Discounts
• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• 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 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.

To view the role profile in full, please click apply

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

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

Five Rivers is a Gold accredited Investor in People. In 2021 we were named Employer of the Year award at the National Children and Young People Awards. Why? Find out here: https://bit.ly/3xt21u9

We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Lead to join our experienced and creative marketing team on a 12-month interim basis. Through creative communications, you will help to shine a light on our children's services. As the account manager for our fostering teams, you will help to secure coverage that encourages people to want to foster children with us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, and confident communications specialist with an ear for a compelling story and an eye for detail to support our team for a 12-month maternity cover contract.

You will need a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role. Experience in the child care sector is desirable, but not essential. The full job description can be found HERE. Comms_Lead_Role Profile_ - maternity cover.pdf

The closing date for this post is the 22nd of December and interview dates for shortlisted candidates will be confirmed at a later date.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Heath, Head of Communications and Marketing, on 07894110577 or our recruitment Team can arrange a call for you.

Working hours

We offer a blended approach to working that gives you flexibility to work from home or in the office. Occasional travel to our Head Office in Salisbury is required.

You will be working, 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9am -17:00pm and Friday 9am to 16:30pm with occasions of flexibility to cover early mornings and evenings.

Benefits:
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Company Pension scheme
• SimplyHealth Medical cash back plan
• Perkbox
• Employee Assistance programmes
• Regular Team Meetings
• Ongoing professional development

Please do not delay in applying for the role, simply click apply, complete the application form, or submit your CV to us today. No agencies please.

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 dynamic and resilient HCPC registered Psychologist or UKCP Child Psychotherapist to work alongside a multidisciplinary team at our new children’s residential provision, Beck House, dedicated to supporting one child and where we also support with educational provision.

This role is based in Beck House, one of our children's residential homes in Salisbury and is focussed on supporting one child.  It requires experience of supporting children and young people who may have experienced sexual abuse and who may have a need for advanced assessment, formulation, therapeutic approaches and psychosexual understanding to sexually harmful behaviour (SHB).

You will join a collegiate and experienced Assessment and Therapy Team who will offer clinical and case supervision, a peer support buddy and monthly reflective spaces.

Key to your success in this role is your experience and specialist knowledge of advanced assessment, formulation and psychologically informed approaches to support children with significant adverse childhood experiences, who may display sexually harmful behaviour.

One of our Clinical Psychologists, Dr Hannah Wilcox said “I was initially nervous about leaving the NHS, but I've found that within Five Rivers, you have much more scope to make meaningful changes than I had when I was in CAMHS. Now, I feel well-resourced, empowered to work autonomously, and able to be creative when implementing interventions at an individual and service level. It's been a really refreshing change.”

Reasons to join us:

• Full time salary of £41,000 to £48,000 p.a.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• SimplyHealth employee healthcare cashback scheme.
• Perkbox online benefit platform offering a wide range of employee perks and discounts.
• Employee assistance programme and generous employee referral scheme.
• Long service and recognition scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Location flexibility – remote working with travel required within a reasonable distance of Salisbury

Your development:

• Ongoing training, personal development and support from a highly experienced Assessment and Therapy Team, including access to an online Continuing Professional Development platform, Therapeutic Care training, Story Stem Assessment Training and Clinical Trauma Specialist Certification.
• Fully-funded 2-day team development events three times a year.
• Peer Buddy allocated to support you through your probation period and beyond.
• Monthly reflective practice space.
• Robust quality assurance processes to support you and ensure the highest quality and consistency of care.
• Dedicated referrals coordinator to specially match each case with your skills and experience
• Every member of our Assessment & Therapy team has completed or is working toward certification as a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (individual and families), as well as Therapeutic Care Training and Story Stem Assessment Training.

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Each member of the team gains access to an online training platform, which includes CPD-accredited training courses with renowned clinicians, such as Drs Bessel Van Der Kolk, Janina Fisher and Pat Ogden.

Beck House is commutable from places such as Winchester, Fordingbridge, Salisbury, Amesbury, Romsey, Warminster and Andover.

If you are interested in joining a team who have a curious and reflective ethos, with a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, collaboration and integration, or you’d simply like an informal discussion about the role with one of our A&T team, please email our recruitment team at [email protected] or call 01722 435750 and press option 2.

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Role requirements:

• HCPC registered Psychologist, e.g. Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist or UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist.
• Essential: experience of working with young people who display sexually harmful behaviour
• Essential: substantial experience of delivering evidence based therapeutic support in a children’s services context – local authority or CAMHS or services for Looked after children
• Essential: substantial experience of mental health assessment, formulation and treatment/intervention of children with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in child and adolescent mental health
• Desirable: experience of developing and carrying out research projects.

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Do not delay your application as this listing will be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

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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.

We are proud to be Investors In People Gold accredited and awarded Employer of the Year 2021 at the National Children & Young People Awards.

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.

We 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.

Start or continue a rewarding career in child care as a Residential Child Care Worker​

Five Rivers Child Care have an exciting opportunity for more caring individuals to join our team at Osmington House, a home for up to three children aged 6 – 12 on admission. 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.​The home is easily commutable from towns such as Weymouth, Osmington, Dorchester and Wareham. ​

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

As a Residential Care Worker, your day will be varied and interesting whilst also following a planned structure, so you know what to expect. You will support our children to learn healthy routines, take them to appointments, help with schooling, complete household tasks and ensure electronic records are up to date. You’ll also be able to take the children on trips - how many people can say they get to go kayaking, watch a film or go to a theme park in their working day? ​

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, 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, and that’s one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021. ​

The role can be challenging at times, as our children have often experienced a great deal of loss and adversity in their lives. As a result, our young people are likely to have attachment difficulties. However, with the training we provide and continued support from The Orchard team, you will be equipped with the skills and confidence you need to manage these challenges. ​

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 grow a career out of this rewarding role and not give up at the first hurdle. You’ll be a natural at building a rapport with children and someone who is full of empathy, so you can understand and relate to the young people you work with. ​

When it comes to our residential staff, we don’t settle for second best. Previous experience in a care setting would be advantageous, and QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people is desirable but not essential. The right attitude, dedication, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important (we will support you to complete the relevant qualifications). What really matters is that you share our vision and determination to turn children’s lives around.

Our Team at Osmington House

We are a friendly group of 9 residential workers, and we’re looking for an experienced person to join our family.​Osmington House is situated in a quiet residential area and looks like any other detached, well-maintained home. There is a large, lawned garden and a spacious communal area, allowing the children (and us adults!) to play, have fun, and socialise all year round.

The house also enjoys excellent transport links, with plenty of opportunities for leisure pursuits in the local area, such as water sports, walking, climbing, and trips to the cinema or shops. The role is hugely rewarding but often challenging, so we make sure we’re always there for each other when times get hard. We can’t wait to welcome another member of the team and we will make sure you feel supported every step of the way. ​

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 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 will pay for your qualification – Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care​
• ​We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award​
• ​Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​
• ​Perk Box High Street Discounts​
• ​Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers​
• ​Employee Support Programmes      ​
• ​Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution) ​
• ​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 situations of crisis and follow the lead of a shift leader.​
• ​QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people is desirable. If you do not have either of these qualifications, we will give you this training.​
• ​Be committed to ongoing professional development and achieve the Level 4 diploma in Children and Young people.​

​If you have experience working with children 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.

​To view the role profile in full, please click apply​

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

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

Five Rivers is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer. In 2021 we were named Employer of the Year award at the National Children and Young People Awards. Why? Find out here: https://bit.ly/3xt21u9​​

At 1ACE Virtual our friendly, supportive, and diverse teaching team offers high quality online teaching that develops the whole pupil by adopting both a therapeutic and academic approach to ensure they achieve the best possible learning experience. Each lesson is individually planned and delivered by our team of qualified teachers who are experienced in mainstream, SEND and trauma informed educational needs.

All lessons are live and usually delivered on a 1 to 1 basis. We teach in line with the national curriculum framework and boast a wealth of knowledge and experience in primary, secondary and alternative education specialisms. Our teachers are appreciated for their unique contributions and dedication, and the outcomes the pupils achieve are truly rewarding and motivating.

1ACE Virtual is the Five Rivers nationwide virtual education platform. We work closely with schools and local education authorities to offer quick response flexible, bespoke, step-up, step-down education packages for children missing education due to a number of reasons, such as, placement changes, LEA transitions, school changes and wellbeing.

We are currently looking to employ experienced or newly qualified secondary teachers to join our friendly team to teach pupils usually on a one-to-one basis. A specialism or experience in teaching English or Maths at KS3 and KS4, or to pupils with SEMH needs and SEND would be an advantage. You would need to have a willingness to teach other National Curriculum subjects, when required, where you will be fully supported by our subject coordinators. This position is based in the Northwest of England to help support and take part in team meetings.

Some of our busiest teaching times are after school and during the early evening, and it is essential that you are willing to adopt flexible finishing times when required. Experience of teaching online is advantageous but not essential as full training will be given. This is mainly a home-based position, but we will require you to travel on occasions, therefore, a driving licence and use of a car is an essential requirement for this position.

 INTERVIEW TASK

Please prepare a KS3 or KS4 30 minute online lesson in your specialist subject. You will be asked to present your lesson preparation for 10 minutes during the interview.

About Five Rivers
Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise who have been turning children’s lives around since 1989.
We offer a range of supportive, safe environments for children and young people 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.
We are looking forward to you joining our team!

Hours
Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority
Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, with a usual work pattern of Monday to Friday 09:00am -16:30pm but flexible start and finish times are required to accommodate after school tuition which can be up to 6:30pm, on occasions.

Why Five Rivers?
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Perk Box High Street Discounts
• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• 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. Alternatively call Marie Barrowclough - Head of Virtual Education on 07935001963.

To view the role profile in full, please click apply

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

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

Five Rivers is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer. In 2021 we were named Employer of the Year award at the National Children and Young People Awards. Why? Find out here: https://bit.ly/3xt21u9

We are looking for caring, resilient people for our new children’s home team at Beck House. Beck House is a home for one child aged between 7-12 at point of admission, who needs specific support and safeguarding. You will be part of a new team where you will build and be part of a team where the child is respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.​

The home is easily commutable from towns such as Fordingbridge, Salisbury, Wilton, Amesbury, Romsey, Warminster and Andover. Could you be that someone who can connect with a child and change their life? If so, please continue to read about the role.

Your emotional resilience is key to this role as the child you will be supporting may display harmful sexualised behaviour and will need supporting adults to form a team who can confidently respond and safeguard. If you have a background in mental health, supporting either children or adults and have a strong sense of personal authority and feel able to work confidently and consistently within this team environment we would love to hear from you.

The role can be challenging. As a result of adverse childhood experiences and history of trauma, the child may have attachment difficulties, will struggle to manage their emotions and behaviours. With the training we provide and continued support from the Beck House team, you will be equipped with the skills and confidence you need to manage these challenges but will need to be committed to empathising with the child and managing your own emotions.

​Our child 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 to grow a career out of this rewarding role and not give up at the first hurdle. You’ll be a natural at building a rapport with children and someone who is full of empathy, so you can understand and relate to the child you work with, regardless of challenges presented and own personal feelings that can be triggered.

As a Residential Care Worker your day will be varied and interesting whilst also following a planned structure and boundaries, so everyone knows what to expect. You will support the child to learn healthy routines, take them to appointments, help with schooling, complete household tasks, and ensure electronic records are up to date. You’ll also be able to take the children on trips - how many people can say they get to go kayaking, watch a film or go to a theme park in their working day?

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the childcare 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, and that’s one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021. ​

When it comes to our residential staff, we don’t settle for second best. We are currently seeking someone with experience and/or QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people. However, the right attitude, dedication, personal qualities, and levels of resilience are just as important (we will support you to complete further qualifications). What ultimately matters is that you share our vision and determination to turn children’s lives around.

​​​​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.​

​Our Team at Beck House

Our team will be a fully integrated team where you will be working alongside our Education and Clinical teams, we’re looking for an experienced people to join our family.

​Beck House is situated in a quiet residential area and looks like any other detached, well-maintained home. There is a large, lawned garden and a spacious communal area, allowing the children (and us adults!) to play, have fun, and socialise all year round.

The house also enjoys good transport links, with plenty of opportunities for leisure pursuits in the local area, such as walking, climbing, farm visits and trips to the cinema or shops. The role is hugely rewarding but often challenging, so we make sure we’re always there for each other when times get hard.

​Hours​

On average 39 hours a week. You will be required to work 24hour shift patterns and do on average 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 will pay for your qualification – Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care​ and any further thereafter if you wish to grow further.
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award​
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​
• Perk Box High Street Discounts​
• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers​
• Employee Support Programmes ​
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution) ​
• Eating as part of the family when on shift​
• Refer a friend bonus scheme​
• Long service and recognition scheme​

Requirements

• Good written and IT skills.​
• UK Driving Licence is desirable 
• ​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 situations of crisis and follow the lead of a shift leader.​
• QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and achieve the Level 4 diploma in Children and Young people.​

​If you have experience working with children and 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.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of Residential Care Workers who are dedicated to helping to turn the lives of children round. We have a number of small homes in and around Salisbury that provide care to both boys and girls aged 6 – 12 on admission. The homes are easily commutable from towns such as Fordingbridge, Salisbury, Wilton, Amesbury, Romsey, and Andover.

These children need your help to learn how to trust again after they have been let down by adults in their life. If you can commit to some regular time each week, we can offer you a varied and interesting time, whilst also following a planned structure, so you and the children know what to expect.

You will an integral part of the support for our children in learning healthy routines, provide them with learning opportunities like developing life skills, listening to them read or help with. You will be working with an experienced and dedicated team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible. You will support the team in creating a home where these children can thrive, showing them their value by providing them with nurturing experiences, maintaining the environment, and providing home cooked food. You can support the children with a sense of achievement by working with the team to ensure records of their journey are kept up to date.

Our leadership teams 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. We also prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you’re getting the most out of your career. Our online learning platform allows you to keep up to date, even if you are part time. We know how important it is that we look after you, so you can look after the children who need you, and that’s one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021.

The role can be challenging at times, as our children have often experienced a great deal of loss and adversity in their lives. As a result, our young people are likely to have attachment difficulties. However, with the training we provide and continued support from the clinicians assigned to each home, you will be equipped with the skills and confidence you need to manage these challenges.

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 grow a career out of this rewarding role or just provide regular and ongoing support to children and not give up at the first hurdle. You’ll be a natural at building a rapport with children and someone who is full of empathy, so you can understand and relate to the young people you work with.

When it comes to our residential staff, we don’t settle for second best. Previous experience in a care setting would be advantageous, and QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people is desirable but not essential. The right attitude, dedication, personal qualities, and levels of resilience are just as important (we will support you to complete the relevant qualifications). What really matters is that you share our vision and determination to turn children’s lives around.

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 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 will pay for your qualification – Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Perk Box High Street Discounts
• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Eating as part of the family when on shift
• 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.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Be calm in situations of crisis and follow the lead of a shift leader.
• QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people is desirable. If you do not have either of these qualifications, we will give you this training.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and achieve the Level 4 diploma in Children and Young people.

If you have experience working with children 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.

To view the role profile in full, please click apply

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Five Rivers is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer. In 2021 we were named Employer of the Year award at the National Children and Young People Awards. Why? Find out here: https://bit.ly/3xt21u9

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of Residential Care Workers who are dedicated to helping to turn the lives of children round. We have a number of small homes in and around Salisbury that provide care to both boys and girls aged 6 – 12 on admission. The homes are easily commutable from towns such as Fordingbridge, Salisbury, Wilton, Amesbury, Romsey, and Andover.

These children need your help to learn how to trust again after they have been let down by adults in their life. Your day will be varied and interesting whilst also following a planned structure, so you know what to expect. You will support our children to learn healthy routines, take them to appointments and help with schooling.

You will be working with an experienced and dedicated team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible. You will support the team in creating a home where these children can thrive, showing them their value by providing them with nurturing experiences, maintaining the environment, and providing home cooked food. You will support the children with a sense of achievement by ensuring records of their journey are kept up to date.

Our leadership teams 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. 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, and that’s one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021. 

The role can be challenging at times, as our children have often experienced a great deal of loss and adversity in their lives. As a result, our young people are likely to have attachment difficulties. However, with the training we provide and continued support from the clinicians assigned to each home, you will be equipped with the skills and confidence you need to manage these challenges. 

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 grow a career out of this rewarding role and not give up at the first hurdle. You’ll be a natural at building a rapport with children and someone who is full of empathy, so you can understand and relate to the young people you work with. 

When it comes to our residential staff, we don’t settle for second best. Previous experience in a care setting would be advantageous, and QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people is desirable but not essential. The right attitude, dedication, personal qualities, and levels of resilience are just as important (we will support you to complete the relevant qualifications). What really matters is that you share our vision and determination to turn children’s lives around.

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 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 will pay for your qualification – Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Perk Box High Street Discounts
• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes      
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution) 
• Eating as part of the family when on shift
• 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.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Be calm in situations of crisis and follow the lead of a shift leader.
• QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people is desirable. If you do not have either of these qualifications, we will give you this training.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and achieve the Level 4 diploma in Children and Young people.

If you have experience working with children 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.

To view the role profile in full, please click apply

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Five Rivers is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer. In 2021 we were named Employer of the Year award at the National Children and Young People Awards. Why? Find out here: https://bit.ly/3xt21u9

Independent Form F Assessors - Nationwide
Five Rivers Child Care is a leading Social Enterprise who turns children’s lives around. Our Fostering service is committed to providing caring families to children who need them the most.
Due to expansion, we are seeking to appoint Independent Form F Assessors to provide support to our Fostering teams across the UK

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 ups requests once the Form F Assessment has been vetted by Five Rivers Child Care and prior to presentation to one of Five Rivers Child Care Fostering service panels and present the family to the fostering service panel once all documentation has been signed off.

You will be paid up to £2,250 per assessment

Essential Criteria:
• Recognised professional social work qualification. (DipSW or equivalent)
• Must have HCPC registration
• Knowledge of childcare legislation and other relevant legislation/initiatives pertaining to foster care.
• Experience of working within a fostering service
• Experience of 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.

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 DBS check.

For more information, please contact [email protected] or call 01722 435750 option 2

To view the role profile in full, please click apply