Vacancies

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fostering Panel & Team Administrator to join our fantastic offices in Ellesmere Port, for our Fostering Partner – Foster Careline 

Foster Careline is an independent Fostering Agency covering the North West of England & North Wales, Part of the Five Rivers Child Care Family, established since 1989 committed to turning children lives around.

Being an administrator is an important role, you will be not only supporting the team but supporting the fostering panels that take place each month for prospective foster families

This is a part time role covering 22 hours 

You role will include but is not limited to:

• administer the recruitment of Foster Carer applicants from Initial enquiry to being panel ready for FCL in line with the process maps and maintain records on charms 
• Administration of the ‘Panel Diary’ dates by liaising Panel advisors as appropriate to ensure that reports are presented at Panel in accordance with timescales.
• Act as Partners key contact with the Panel chairpersons and other members.
• Ensure that Panel membership meets the quorum necessary to conduct business by ensuring that members are available for agreed dates, and substitutes are available in case of sickness absence etc.
• Prepare and circulate Panel agendas and other reports in good time and provide appropriate information to prospective foster carers who are invited to attend Panel. 
• Attend and minute Panel meetings, and issue formal minutes and actions afterwards within prescribed timescales.
• Maintain up to date information on all Panel members, ensuring that any statutory checks are kept up to date.


We are looking for someone who will comes from an administration background. Who must be able to work as a team member to achieve best outcomes for the children, being able to take minutes would be advantageous, 
Experience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people would be an advantage but not necessary. GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above is essential.  

Working at Foster Care Line You will receive the following benefits:  

• Generous Holiday allowance 
• Perk Box, 
• Simply Health 
• Company Pension Scheme 
• Death In Service benefit 
• Ongoing learning and development 

If you are interested in the role do not delay in applying, please contact our recruitment team by emailing [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

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for Secondary School Teacher to join our 1Ace virtual 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.​

We are particularly interested in speaking with teachers who have a specialism or experience in teaching Science at KS3 and KS4

You would need to have a willingness to teach core English and Mathematics usually at KS2-KS3 level, together with your own subject specialism(s), plus other national curriculum subjects when required. All our teachers are trained and supported when teaching outside of their specialisms.

Some of our busiest teaching times are during early evening / after school and it is essential that you are available during the evening for your application to be successful. Experience of teaching online is advantageous but not essential. This is a home-based position, and we look forward to receiving applications from both experienced and newly qualified teachers

​​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 offer interim and transition education and extra tuition for children aged 6-18 years. We also work closely with our foster teams and schools to provide tuition for our foster children, and blended learning programmes for our pupils, to ensure they achieve the best possible education outcomes.

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.

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.

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​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!

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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 – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

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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!

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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.

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To view the role profile in full, please click apply

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​​

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

​

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

​

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

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

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Start a new career this summer, we have an exciting opportunity for more caring individuals to join our team at Clannad, a home for up to five 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 places such as Bromley, Orpington, Chelsfield, Sidcup and Biggin Hill.​

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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. ​

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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. ​

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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 Clannad ​team, you will be equipped with the skills and confidence you need to manage these challenges. ​

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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. ​

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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.​

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Our Team at Clannad

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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.​

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Hours​

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

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Why Five Rivers?

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• 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.​

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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

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Role_Profile_RCW_1.1.pdf​

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

​

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

​

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​​​

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

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Jump in to Summer.  we have an exciting opportunity for more caring individuals to join our team at Fountain House, a home for up to five 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 places such as Leeds, Churwell, Morley, Rothwell and Pudsey.​

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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. ​

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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 Fountain House 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.

​​

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 Fountain House

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We are a friendly group of 18 residential workers, and we’re looking for 2 new people to join our family. We work from a beautiful detached house with a garden and communal areas, allowing the children (and adults!) to play, have fun, eat, and socialise all year round. 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 three consecutive ‘outstanding’ 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 and 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.

• Driving Licence is preferable ​

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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

​

Role_Profile_RCW_1.1.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​

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Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our school in Orpington, South East London. you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.​

​​As 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. You will be based in our Ofsted registered school but may also support our 1 ACE provision locally.

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, 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.

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Our Team at Clannad House School - Orpington

Clannad House school is a small, intimate, calm, and well-organised learning environment that creates a safe nurturing atmosphere in which pupils can learn, work and play. It is the education arm of a tripod integrated service provided by Five Rivers Childcare which includes residential, clinical and education.

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We are based in Orpington, Southeast London and our children are aged between 8-17 with SEMH needs, our school provides a broad-based curriculum that supports the growth and development of the whole child.

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The Clannad family is a warm and welcoming one, with a small team of vibrant, energetic, and happy staff who are passionate about delivering good quality education in a bespoke, therapeutic, and trauma-informed manner to our children.

If you are an enthusiastic, passionate, and fun-loving person who seeks to join a dynamic and exciting team, look no further…Clannad school is the place for you.

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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

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

​​

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

​

​​

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

​

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

​

Five Rivers is an Investor in People 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

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We are recruiting for Children’s home Registered Manager to Lead our team at The Orchard, a home for up to three children aged 6 – 12 on admission. You will be an experienced Registered Manager working in an environment and culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.​The home is easily commutable from towns such as Taunton, Bridgewater, Ilminster and Langport. ​

​​As the Registered Manager you will lead, Manage, and develop a team of Residential Child Care Workers who help and support our children, who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma, using our trauma informed practices, which are embedded within our culture.

​Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the child care sector. 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 Registered Manager. 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. ​

​You will need to have at least 5 years’ experience of being a Registered Manager working in a Children’s Residential Setting, hold your level 5 in leadership and management and minimum of Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples Work Force, have a proven track record with Ofsted, Legislative Framework

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

​​About Five Rivers

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

​

Hours​

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

​

​Why Five Rivers?

​

• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) annual leave allowance
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team​
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award​
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​
• 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​

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

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

​

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

​

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​​

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Job Description  

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We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Team Leaders to join us in our NEW Residential Setting based in Rochester, Kent. 

Our service is for young people aged 14+ upon admission, who will stay with us for a tailored 16-week assessment led programme opening in Winter 2021.

As a team leader you will be responsible for leading shifts, preparing supervision for support staff as well as working closely with the Young People and their families. You directly contribute to the delivery of the highest standards of care, protection and support to children who require a 16 - week assessment (TALE). You will be part of the team identifying the most suitable permanency placement and by facilitating their physical, social, psychological, and emotional development through the application of our Attachment Trauma Informed Care (ATIC) practice model.

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Children’s sector, including a Therapeutic pathway amongst others, and provide all training required to meet the expectations of the role. You will be working alongside a Psychotherapist and Education within an Integrated team. This will provide additional support when required.

Our Newly renovated home is for 4 young people that focusses on supporting our young people in an integrated treatment plan you will be roles models for both children and staff.

Working 39 hours per week, you must be able to commit to between 2-3 sleep in per week, you will be paid an additional payment for this. at £50 per Sleep in 

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

A driver’s licence is essential for this role, as you will be driving with the Young People in the car, you will also need to be over the age of 24 for this role due to the age of our Young People. 

We know how hard you will be working at Five Rivers Child Care, so when you work for us you will receive.

• 30 days holiday per year (22 days +8 bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Referral package
• Perk Box - £100’s of high street discount 
• Simply Health medical Cash Back scheme
• Death In Service benefit
• Employee Support Programme  
• Level 4 in Children & Young People in Residential Services
• Ongoing Training, Including all core subjects and Proactive Approaches

To find out more about the role please contact our recruitment team who will be happy to discuss and queries you may have you can contact us by:

Emailing – [email protected] or by Calling 01722 435750 option 2​

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

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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 Bromsgrove, 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.

Our Team at Bromsgrove

We are a friendly team of 7, and we’re looking for a new supervising social worker to join our family. We work from a spacious, well-maintained office in Bromsgrove and our service covers the West midlands and the surrounding areas in line with our growth and development strategy. Our service is rated GOOD by Ofsted. In the past 12 months we have seen a big growth in our team, and we are excited at the prospect of reaching out to more children in need of warm loving homes. We are keen to recruit people with the same ambition and passion.  Our team benefits from local knowledge and promotes a sense of ‘family’ among our carers. Equality and collaboration are important, so we regularly meet with carers to hear their views on our service

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​​​

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Assistant Manager Children's Home – Rochester – Kent 
Five Rivers Child Care Integrated Services

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Children's Home Manager to join Five Rivers, a leading Social Enterprise who has been “turning children’s lives around” since 1989.

Our “NEW” Young People’s Setting we are looking for an experienced Assistant manager to Join our Leadership team in the home based in Rochester - Kent. 

This new home will support young people aged 12+ for an “edge of care Assessment Service”, the young people will be with us for a 16-week programme which an assessment Led programme. 

The home is a 4 bedded setting that focusses on supporting our young people in an integrated treatment plan you will be leading your senior team in terms of supervision and staff development, creating robust rota systems and maintain the highest possible standards of childcare and ensure that each young people agreed placement plan is fully implemented and relevant.
You will be working alongside the Local Authority, and Multi-Agency Framework  

the hours are 39 hours per week, you will be expected to cover shifts within the home, this includes weekends, bank holidays etc 

To be our Assistant Home Managers you will need:

• OCF Level 5 or equivalent Leadership & Management or Children's and Young people’s residential ;leadership /Social work degree/diploma 
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience Deputy Management 
• Experience of leading and managing a team of Child Care Workers
• knowledge of regulatory and legislative framework
• Good knowledge Ofsted benchmarking and SCCIF
• To be a leader of trauma informed care 
• To hold a Full Driving Licence is essential 

What you will receive: 
• 30 Days Holiday per year (including 8 bank holidays) 
• Simply Health – Health plan 
• Company Pension Scheme 
• Perk box – which has excellent discounts 
• Innovating training with continued support and development.
• Employee Support programme 
• Long Service recognition 

To find out more information about the role and apply please contact Caroline in our recruitment team on 01722 435766 or email [email protected]  

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Fostering Administrator – West Country Fostering Service.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent, full-time Fostering Administrator to join Five Rivers, a leading Social Enterprise which has been “turning children’s lives around” since 1989.

This post can be based in either of our offices on the Threemilestone Business Park, Truro or in Alphington, Exeter.

The West Country administrative team work cohesively across the service. We are a friendly, hardworking team who enjoy working alongside our social work and fostering support worker colleagues.

Our very recent Ofsted inspection rated Good, quoted - The social work team is assisted by a well-oiled support team. This ensures that there is good communication between foster carers and social workers. They support carers by helping with financial issues and other clerical difficulties. This allows carers to focus their time on meeting children’s needs.

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

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

Your job will include:

• Maintaining the CHARMS database to ensure compliance
• Answering telephone and email enquiries
• Processing regular checks for present foster carers and their families
• Processing checks and references for fostering applicants
• Typing emails, letters and reports
• Taking minutes of meetings
• Ensuring Five Rivers policies and procedures are adhered to

You will receive:

• Formal induction and training in our paperless electronic recording and management system (CHARMS)
• Monthly supervision provided by the Office Manager
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program
• Perkbox discount scheme membership
• Simply Health Membership

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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 (preferable)
• Excellent Word and Excel skills plus knowledge of PowerPoint
• The ability to handle complex situations
• Proven organisation skills and time management
• A valid driving licence
• The right to work in the UK

If you are interested, please do not delay your application.

For more information, please e-mail our recruitment team at [email protected] or call 01722 435752 or on 01722 435766.

For an informal chat please contact Sarah Wells – Fostering Service Manager

Tel: 01872 264608

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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, permanent.

Salary Range:         £17,300.00 - £21,750.00 p.a.

Closing Date:         15/06/2022

Interview Date:        June 2022

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fostering Administrator to join Five Rivers, a leading Social Enterprise which has been “turning children’s lives around” since 1989.

This post is office based in Truro on the Three milestone Business Park. We have a further office based in Exeter.

We are recruiting for an Administrator to provide support to our West Country fostering service on a full time basis, ​This is an opportunity to join an established team and help shape the future service we can provide to our Foster Carers, Children and Young people. The team are forward thinking and creative, whilst being committed to maintaining professional standards and strive to deliver the best possible practice

Our very recent Ofsted inspection rated Good, quoted - The social work team is assisted by a well-oiled support team. This ensures that there is good communication between foster carers and social workers. They support carers by helping with financial issues and other clerical difficulties. This allows carers to focus their time on meeting children’s needs.

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

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

Your job will include:

• Maintaining the CHARMS database to ensure compliance
• Answering telephone and email enquiries
• Processing regular checks for present foster carers and their families
• Processing checks and references for fostering applicants
• Typing emails, letters and reports
• Taking minutes of meetings
• Ensuring Five Rivers policies and procedures are adhered to

You will receive:

• Formal induction and training in our paperless electronic recording and management system (CHARMS)
• Monthly supervision provided by the Office Manager
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program
• Perkbox discount scheme membership
• Simply Health Membership

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​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 (preferable)
• Excellent Word and Excel skills plus knowledge of PowerPoint
• The ability to handle complex situations
• Proven organisation skills and time management
• A valid driving licence
• The right to work in the UK

If you are interested, please do not delay your application.

For more information, please e-mail our recruitment team at [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.

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Your role

Job title: Assessment Service Lead – HCPC registered Psychologist

Location: Brent, NW London

Salary: £55,000 to £60,000k (depending on level of experience, inclusive of London allowance)

Closing date for applications:  1 July 2022

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

In this leadership role, you will be tasked with delivering and developing our newly formed specialist assessment service in Brent, NW London, for a Five Rivers/local authority partnership.  Equivalent to NHS Band 8b, your primary task will be writing court reports either at pre-proceedings or for family court, including a range of psychological assessments of families and children. As the service grows, you will also offer case management and supervision to staff.

• Ongoing clinical and professional support from a highly experienced Assessment and Therapy Team
• Extensive Training and Continued Professional Development opportunities
• Peer Buddy allocated at induction to support you through probation period and beyond
• Monthly reflective practice space
• Robust quality assurance process to support you and ensure the highest quality and consistency
• Dedicated referrals coordinator to specially match each case with your skills and experience
• Location flexibility – remote working with travel required within a reasonable distance of Brent.

Role requirements:

• HCPC registered Psychologist, e.g. Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist
• Essential: Substantial experience of delivering psychological assessments for children, young people, and families, including the use of specialist assessment tools
• Essential: Formulation experience following assessments, including compiling expert psychological assessment reports
• Desirable: Experience in leading a psychological service and offering supervision and support to clinical psychologists in conducting specialist assessments.
• This role is full time and will require travel within a reasonable distance of Brent.
• Start date: immediate

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You will receive:

• Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 (depending on level of experience, inclusive of London allowance)
• 25 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced DBS check and update service
• SimplyHealth employee healthcare cashback scheme
• PerkBox online benefit programme for employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Death in service benefit
• Ongoing personal development and support – e.g., access to online CPD platform, Therapeutic Care training, Story Stem Assessment Training, and Clinical Trauma Specialist Certification
• Collegiate support and supervision from a multidisciplinary service and team – e.g., clinical and case supervision, peer support buddy, monthly reflective space and business meetings
• Fully-funded 2-day team development events three times a year.

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Reasons to join us:

As an Assessment and Therapy team, we have a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, collaboration, connection and integration, and an open, curious and reflective ethos. We celebrate and respect our individual, social and cultural identities and foster a culture of psychological safety.

Although you will be an independent clinician within the assessment service, you will work in partnership with the larger assessment and therapy service, with access to their training, reflective practice, support, resources, and sense of community.

You will receive monthly clinical supervision, as well as participating in a monthly reflective practice space. When you join us, you will be allocated a Peer Buddy, to guide and support you through your induction and probation period, alongside your Clinical Supervisor.

Every member of our 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. In addition, 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.

We place high importance on developing our staff team and ensuring that we provide opportunities for flexibility, variety and career progression into leadership roles as our team continues to grow and expand.

We get together for 2 fully-funded team development days three times a year, to connect as a team, and think about ways to continue to grow, develop and progress. These days are always a highlight, as we think big and make things happen.

“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.” Dr Hannah Wilcox, Clinical Psychologist

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Closing date for applications:  01 July 2022

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

Do not delay your application. For more information about this role, please contact Dr Hannah Wilcox (Clinical Psychologist and Service Development Lead) on 07935 000406 or email [email protected]

Alternatively, you can e-mail our recruitment team at [email protected] or call 01722 435750 option 2.

About Five Rivers Child Care:

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

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

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

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

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 Ilford, London, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.​

​​As 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.

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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.

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

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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 – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

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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!

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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.

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To view the role profile in full, please click apply

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

​

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

​

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

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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 Doncaster 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.

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Our Team at Fishlakes – 1 Ace Doncaster  

Our school is being developed at Fishlakes, Doncaster, and will consist of two buildings on a 4-acre site, in a rural setting. Our school will cater to very small class groups of children, promoting social engagement. 1ACE Doncaster is our outreach alternative provision attached to the school for children who are not yet ready to access education in a classroom setting.

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We are a growing team of 9 who support and teach our children in the local community, our small and friendly team have a range of qualifications and experience in working within the SEMH and SEND field, the is an exciting time for our school provision and the local community

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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 – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

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

​​

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

​

 ​​

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

​

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

​

Five Rivers is an Investor in People 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

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Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our school in Salisbury, Wiltshire. 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. You will be based in our Ofsted registered school but may also support or 1 ACE provision locally.

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, 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.

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Our Team at The Spires/ 1 Ace South 

Our School “The Spires”, is a small unique education provision in the heart of the beautiful city of Salisbury, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.   Our children are aged between the ages of 6-18 years. We are a close team of 22 and we offer a range of rich learning opportunities including academic, vocational, and physical education to best support our children.

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This is an exciting time for our school as we are currently in the process of attaining the Gold Attachment and Trauma Schools Sensitive Award for our therapeutic and dynamic work with children.

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Our school is a happy, safe, and welcoming environment, which allows our children to achieve their own academic targets whilst feeling safe, secure, and boosting their self-esteem.

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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

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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.

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​​

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

​

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

​

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

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

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Step In to summer with Five Rivers Child Care. We have an exciting opportunity for caring individuals to join our team at Avon House, a home for up to six​ girls aged 7 – 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 Fordingbridge, Salisbury, Wilton, Amesbury, Romsey and Andover.​

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Could you be that someone who can connect with a child and change their life? ​

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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 Avon 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 or 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.​

​

Our Team at Avon House

We are a friendly group of 18 residential workers, and we’re looking for new people to join our family. Avon House is situated in a quiet residential area and looks like any other spacious, well maintained family home. There is a big, lawned garden and large living room, allowing the children (and us adults!) to play, have fun, and socialise all year round.

The house also enjoys excellent transport links, with easy access to local amenities and activities such as swimming, bowling, fishing and go-karting. 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 six 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) ​

• Meals together as part of the family when on shift​

• Refer a friend bonus scheme​

• Long service and recognition scheme​

​

Requirements

​​

• A full 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 or 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.

• ​Good written and IT skills.

​

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.

​

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​

​

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

​

Step In to summer with Five Rivers Child Care. we have an exciting opportunity for more caring individuals to join our team at Bourne House, a home for up to two 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 Fordingbridge, Salisbury, Wilton, Amesbury, Romsey and Andover.​

​

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 Bourne House ​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.

​​

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 Bourne House

​​

We are a friendly group of 9 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 garden and living room, allowing the children (and us adults!) to play, have fun, and socialise all year round. The house is well connected by bus, and offers easy access to activities such as swimming, bowling, fishing and go-karting. 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 ‘Good’ in our recent Ofsted inspection. 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 and 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

​

Role_Profile_RCW_1.1.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​​​

​

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

​

Step In to Summer with Five Rivers Child Care. we have an exciting opportunity for more caring individuals to join our team at Ebble House, a home for up to four boys 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 Fordingbridge, Salisbury, Wilton, Amesbury, Romsey and Andover.​

​

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 Ebble House​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.

​​

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 Ebble House

​

We are a close-knit group of 14 residential workers, and we’re looking for new people to join our family. Ebble House is situated in a quiet residential area and looks like any other spacious, well maintained home. There are garden areas to the front and back and a large 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 easy access to local amenities and activities such as swimming, bowling, fishing and go-karting. 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. ​

​

Hours ​

​

On average 39 hours a week which typically includes two sleep-ins per week, for which you receive and 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

​

Role_Profile_RCW_1.1.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​​​

​

​

Step in to Summer with Five Rivers Child Care. we have an exciting opportunity for more caring individuals to join our team at Osmington House, a home for one child 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 Dorchester, Weymouth, Bridport, Wool and Abbotsbury.​

​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 Osmington House 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.

​​

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 Osmington House

We are a friendly group of 9 residential workers, and we’re looking for experienced people 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. ​

​

Hours​

On average 39 hours a week which typically includes two sleep-ins per week, for which you receive and 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.​
• 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 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 4) 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

 ​

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

​

Step in to summer with Five Rivers Child Care, we have an exciting opportunity for more caring individuals to join our team at The Orchard, 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 Taunton, Bridgewater, Ilminster and Langport. ​

​

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.

​​

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 The Orchard

​​

We are a friendly group of 18 residential workers, and we’re looking for new people to join our family. We work from a beautiful detached house on the Somerset Levels, surrounded mostly by fields of cows and sheep. There is a big garden, allowing the children (and adults!) to play, have fun, eat, and socialise all year round. 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. ​

​

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 4) for more information.

​

To view the role profile in full, please click apply

​

Role_Profile_RCW_1.1.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​​

​

Supervising Social Worker - West Country Fostering  

MATERNITY COVER 12 MONTHS

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 12-month maternity leave.

Your base will be at our office in Truro, Threemilestone Business Park, Cornwall. We are a busy friendly team keen to welcome a supervising social worker to join us to cover Cornwall.

Our recent 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.
• Complete Form F Assessments following relevant training.
• 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.

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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
• Opportunity to take the lead in a specified service e.g. Parent and child, carer support groups.
• Career progression opportunities
• Learning opportunities to meet the requirements of your CPD for Social Work England.
• Market related salary plus on call allowance plus car allowance
• Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program
• Perk box 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 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 435750 option 2

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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 in Doncaster and 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 specialism in primary or secondary education (all subjects considered)

​​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 works with children and young people who struggle in their formal or specialised education settings, we offer education on an outreach basis or within one of our Ofsted registered a school.

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

​Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Education sector. Not only do we source and deliver up to date training opportunities, but we also prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you’re getting the most out of your career. 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.

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Our Team at Fieldgate School – 1 Ace Doncaster

Our school is being developed at Fieldgate, Doncaster, and will consist of two buildings on a 4-acre site, in a rural setting. Our school will cater to very small class groups of children, promoting social engagement. 1ACE Doncaster is our outreach alternative provision attached to the school for children who are not yet ready to access education in a classroom setting.

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We are a growing team of 9 who support and teach our children in the local community, our small and friendly team have a range of qualifications and experience in working within the SEMH and SEND field, the is an exciting time for our school provision and the local community.

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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 – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

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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.

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To view the role profile in full, please click apply

20201020_Role_Profile_Teacher.pdf​

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

​

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

​

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

Start a new career this summer, we have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join our team at Clannad, a home for up to five 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 places such as Bromley, Orpington, Chelsfield, Sidcup and Biggin Hill.​

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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 child care sector. Not only do we source and deliver up to date training opportunities, but we also prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you’re getting the most out of your career. We know how important it is that we look after you, so you can look after the 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. 

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Our Team at Clannad

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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.​

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Hours​

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

​

Why Five Rivers?

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• 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.​

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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.

​

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​​​

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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 Chesterfield, 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.

Our Team at Chesterfield

We are a friendly growing team of 13, and we’re looking for a new supervising social worker to join our family. We work from a spacious, well-maintained office in chesterfield and our service covers Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire ​and the surrounding areas in line with our growth and development strategy our service is rated GOOD by Ofsted. ​Our team benefits from local knowledge and promotes a sense of ‘family’ among our carers. Equality and collaboration are important, so we regularly meet with carers to hear their views on our service. ​

​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​​​

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Start or continue a rewarding career in care as a Residential Support Worker​

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Jump in to summer with Five Rivers Child Care. we have an exciting opportunity for more caring individuals to join our team at Eden House, a home for young people aged 14+​on admission. You will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where young people are respected, listened to and involved in as many decisions as possible.​The home is easily commutable from towns such as Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Gravesend, Rainham and Maidstone.​

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

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As a Residential Support Worker, your day will be varied and interesting whilst also following a planned structure, so you know what to expect. You will support our young people 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 young people 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? ​

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Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the 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 young people 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. ​

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The role can be challenging at times, as our young people 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 Eden House team, you will be equipped with the skills and confidence you need to manage these challenges. ​

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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 young people and someone who is full of empathy, so you can understand and relate to the young people you work with. ​

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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.

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About Five Rivers

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We provide bespoke residential homes for children and 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.​

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Our Team at Eden House

​​​

We are a close-knit group of 15 residential workers, and we’re looking for 3​ new people to join our family. We work from a spacious, well maintained home in a quiet residential area. There is a large garden where we grow fruit and vegetables, and a large communal living room, allowing the children (and us adults!) to play, have fun, and socialise all year round. The house is well connected by bus, and offers easy access to activities such as swimming, bowling, fishing and go-karting. 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. ​

​

Hours​

​

On average 39 hours a week which typically includes two sleep-ins per week, for which you receive and 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​

​

​

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 Secondary teachers or Primary teachers that have experience of the transition between the key stages and confidence in teaching children of wide age range.

​​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.

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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.

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

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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 Teacher to join our school without walls in Wiltshire & Dorset in 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 Secondary (or Primary) teachers who may have experience of teaching a range of subjects or key stages.

​​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 works with children and young people who struggle in their formal or specialised education settings, we offer education on an outreach basis or within one of our Ofsted registered a school.

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

​Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Education sector. Not only do we source and deliver up to date training opportunities, but we also prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you’re getting the most out of your career. 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 1 Ace South & Dorset  

Our 1 ace provision covers Wiltshire and Dorset we are “school without walls” where we bring education to children and young people within the community, the children home or within an educational setting.

Our children are aged between 8 and 18 years old who have SEMH / ASD and other additional needs

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Our small, experienced teaching team have the flexibility to use their talents and skills to create a broad curriculum around each child, as well as offering support alongside other alternative provisions that the children may access.

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 – 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

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

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Eden House is a brand-new, innovative residential assessment service for young people on the edge of care. Adolescents in need can come and live with us in our specially designed home in the Rochester countryside for a fixed period of 16 weeks. During this time of pause, we provide highly specialist assessment, therapy, tailored education and support to identify a therapeutic care plan and the most appropriate next steps for each young person. This may include returning home, going into foster care, or a longer-term residential placement.  Your involvement will help us shape their pathway.

We need your psychological experience and expertise to help us intervene at this earlier stage, identify the right supports for these young people, and help them step out of Eden House into the right placement the first time. ​

• You will work within a systemic framework to deliver psychological assessments for children, young people and families.
• You will take a lead on the delivery of the assessment service and harness your clinical expertise to secure the best outcomes.
• Your primary task will focus on ensuring effective transitions for each of the children and young people to the most optimal placement environment e.g. foster care, return to family care, residential care, or other identified care options.
• You will provide ongoing consultation and support to the staff team in order to embed psychological thinking and strengthen their therapeutic approach.
• You must have the ability to translate assessment and formulation into a clear intervention plan and cascade this as practice approaches to teams.

Eden House is a one-of-a-kind service not being run anywhere else. This exciting partnership is the subject of a study partnership with UCL researching the outcomes we are attaining.

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Your role

Highly Specialist Clinical or Forensic Psychologist

Eden House Children’s Residential Assessment Service in Medway, Kent

Salary: £47,000-50,000 equivalent NHS band 8a

Working pattern: Full time (or 3 days pro-rata also available)

Closing date for applications:  5th July 2022 

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

In this exciting new role, you will work alongside the psychotherapist in post to provide Attachment and Trauma Informed clinical leadership to the team around the children and young people in our unique Residential Assessment Service, Eden House.  Equivalent to NHS pay band 8a, your primary task will be to embed psychological knowledge and maintain the assessment approach (SAFE model: Safety, Assessment, Formulation and Engagement) within the service. This is a key role which requires taking a significant lead in the delivery of comprehensive integrated assessments, consultation, training, and interventions.

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

The role is based in Medway and is easily commutable from Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Gravesend, Rainham and Maidstone.  This role is full time but part time (3 days) would be considered if suitable for the candidate and the needs of the organisation.

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Role requirements:

• Must be HCPC-registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist (pending registration considered if you have a doctorate in clinical or forensic psychology)
• Essential: Substantial experience of delivering psychological assessments for children, young people, and families, including the use of specialist assessment tools
• Essential: Formulation experience following assessments, including compiling psychological assessment reports
• Essential: Experience of treating attachment and trauma related disorders and the use of therapeutic, trauma-informed care
• Start date: immediate

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You will receive:

• Salary: £47,000 - to £50,000 pro rata (depending on level of experience)
• 25 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced DBS check and update service
• SimplyHealth employee healthcare cashback scheme
• PerkBox online benefit programme for employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Ongoing clinical and professional support and supervision from a highly experienced Assessment and Therapy Team

• Extensive training and continued professional development opportunities, including access to online CPD platform, Therapeutic Care training, Story Stem Assessment Training, and Clinical Trauma Specialist Certification
• Peer Buddy allocated at induction to support you through probation period and beyond
• Monthly reflective practice space
• Fully-funded 2-day team development events three times a year.

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Reasons to join us:

As an Assessment and Therapy team, we have a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, collaboration, connection and integration, and an open, curious and reflective ethos. We celebrate and respect our individual, social and cultural identities and foster a culture of psychological safety.

Although we work as independent clinicians within each region or service, you will work in partnership with the larger Assessment and Therapy service, with access to their training, reflective practice, support, resources, and sense of community.

You will receive monthly clinical supervision, as well as participating in a monthly reflective practice space. When you join us, you will be allocated a Peer Buddy, to guide and support you through your induction and probation period, alongside your Clinical Supervisor.

Every member of our 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. In addition, 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.

We place high importance on developing our staff team and ensuring that we provide opportunities for flexibility, variety and career progression.

We get together for two fully-funded team development days three times a year, to connect as a team, and think about ways to continue to grow, develop and progress. These days are always a highlight, as we think big and make things happen.

“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.”
- Dr Hannah Wilcox, Clinical Psychologist

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Closing date for applications:  ​5th July 2022 

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

For more information about this role, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or call 01722 435750 option 2 we can also arrange a call with our clinical team to discuss the role 

About Five Rivers Child Care:

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

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

Five Rivers 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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Devon and Cornwall Fostering Clinical Practitioner (HCPC Registered Psychologist or UKCP Registered Psychotherapist)

​ To turn vulnerable children’s lives around, it’s not enough to simply care for them. We need the adults around them to help them heal from past experiences of trauma, abuse, and neglect, and move forward with confidence, safety, and self-esteem. As a Five Rivers clinician, you will take a lead in embedding Attachment and Trauma Informed Care (ATIC) approaches within the Devon and Cornwall Fostering Service.

Attachment and Trauma Informed Care (ATIC) is about using our research and knowledge of how children form bonds to their caregivers and working to meet children ‘where they are’ to recover from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) gently and safely.

Children have often needed to develop a range of responses to survive and cope with adversity. Our foster carers offer the right care and experiences to allow children to gradually let go of these survival responses. Using a care model that knows about attachment and trauma, you will support staff and foster carers to provide children with a sense of safety and containment, and opportunities to experience healthy, nurturing relationships. This allows self-esteem to build and supports them to heal from past experiences.

It may be small steps at first, but ATIC and Assessment & Therapy are what enable Five Rivers to not simply care for children, but to turn children’s lives around.

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Your role

Job title: Devon and Cornwall Fostering Clinical Practitioner (HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or UKCP registered Psychotherapist)

Part time: 2 days

Location: Truro and Exeter offices

Salary: £40,000-£50,000 (NHS band 7 or 8a, depending on level of experience)

Closing date for applications:  ​5th July 2022 

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

Due to internal promotion, we are recruiting a clinical practitioner for 2 days per week to support to the Five Rivers Fostering service in Devon and Cornwall, based in Truro and Exeter. The team includes Supervising Social Workers, Fostering Support Workers, Team and Service Managers, and administrative support staff. As a team, they are enthusiastic and welcoming, and they work hard to embrace psychological thinking and reflective practice approaches into their work with carers and young people. The Clinical Practitioner’s input is highly valued, and their opinions and formulations are actively integrated into social work practice.

The role is based in our Truro and Exeter offices and your primary task will be supporting the professional system working around the children. ​ Your role will focus on supporting and upskilling managers, social workers, support workers and foster carers to embed and infuse attachment and trauma-informed care approaches into their practice. Currently, this is achieved through the delivery of group consultation, reflective practice, training, assessment, and formulation.

There is much scope for evolving and expanding the clinical role within the team and we are proud to have a dynamic and creative approach to implementing meaningful change within our service.

Role requirements:

• Clinical psychologists or counselling psychologists must be HCPC-registered (pending registration considered if you have a doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology)
• Child psychotherapists must be UKCP registered and accredited
• Essential: must have experience relating to working with children and young people who have experienced trauma and maltreatment
• Essential: must have experience working with families and professional statutory systems around looked-after children (e.g., local authorities, CAMHS)
• Desirable: experience completing clinical assessments and delivering training programmes
• Based in the Truro and Exeter Fostering offices.
• Start date: immediate

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You will receive:

• Salary: £40,000 - to £50,000 (pro rata, equivalent to NHS band 7 or 8a depending on level of experience)
• 25 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced DBS check and update service
• SimplyHealth employee healthcare cashback scheme
• PerkBox online benefit programme for employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Death in service benefit

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• Ongoing clinical and professional support and supervision from a highly experienced Assessment and Therapy Team
• Extensive training and continued professional development opportunities, including access to online CPD platform, Therapeutic Care training, Story Stem Assessment Training, and Clinical Trauma Specialist Certification
• Peer Buddy allocated at induction to support you through probation period and beyond
• Monthly reflective practice space
• Fully funded 2-day team development events three times a year.

​Role Profile: CornwallFosTwoDaysJDApril2022.pdf

Reasons to join us:

As an Assessment and Therapy team, we have a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, collaboration, connection and integration, and an open, curious, and reflective ethos. We celebrate and respect our individual, social and cultural identities and foster a culture of psychological safety.

Although you will be an independent clinician within the fostering team, you will work in partnership with the larger assessment and therapy service, with access to their training, reflective practice, support, resources, and sense of community.

You will receive monthly clinical supervision, as well as participating in a monthly reflective practice space. When you join us, you will be allocated a Peer Buddy, to guide and support you through your induction and probation period, alongside your Clinical Supervisor.

Every member of our 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. In addition, 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.

We place high importance on developing our staff team and ensuring that we provide opportunities for flexibility, variety and career progression as our team continues to grow and expand.

We get together for 2 fully funded team development days three times a year, to connect as a team, and think about ways to continue to grow, develop and progress. These days are always a highlight, as we think big and make things happen.

“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.” Dr Hannah Wilcox, Clinical Psychologist

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Closing date for applications:  31 May 2022

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

For more information about this role, please contact the recruitment team where we can arrange a confidential chat with our clinical team  

Alternatively, you can e-mail our recruitment team at [email protected] or call 01722 435750 option 2.​

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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.

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

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

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

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our award-wining social enterprise to lead our Fostering Service located in Romford, Essex, from ‘Good’ to ‘Outstanding’. This Service Manager role will give you the platform to develop and deliver Five Rivers’ Fostering Service Business Plan and to shape, influence, and implement the future growth and development of our Fostering Services in the London & East regions.

You will be the Ofsted Registered Manager and will be accountable for the service meeting all regulatory requirements. Alongside this are exciting challenges and opportunities for the new Service Manager as we continue to develop and improve our services. You’ll be given 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.

Success in this role will be shown by you working with your team to achieve an operational setting which is practice based, but also commercially sensitive and financially viable.

You’ll be working with a team who are driven and ambitious to continually improve the service they provide to children and foster carers. You will also be supported by experienced managers as colleagues and an organisation where, in our Employee Survey, 99% of our fostering employees stated that Five Rivers had a positive impact on society. ​

We need you to bring your experience of working in a management position within a Fostering Service, either in an Independent, Voluntary or Local Authority setting.

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.

Along with your a current Social Work England Registration, you’ll hold either 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 in Romford, Essex.

About Five Rivers

​​Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise who 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 a key reason we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021

You will receive:​

• £47,000 - £60,062.50 salary 
• Annual Salary review.
• 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 programme
• Perkbox discount scheme membership
• Simplyhealth Medical Cash Back Plan 

​Role Profile:  20201013_Role Profile_ Fostering_Service_Manager March 22.pdf

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.

Supervising Social Worker London & East  Fostering Service

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 London and the surrounding counties in line with our growth and development strategy.

Your base will be from the Romford Office - rated good by Ofsted 

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 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

You will receive:

=         Formal induction and training in our paperless electronic recording and management system (CHARMs)

=         Professional social work supervision provided by a Manager

=         Individual and group Clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychologist/clinician

=         Opportunities to integrate with our clinical, education and residential service provision

=         Competitive annual leave allowance

=         Career progression opportunities

=         Market related salary plus on call allowance plus car allowance

=         Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program

=         Perk box discount scheme membership

 You will have

=         The desire to be a team player who wants to achieve best possible outcomes for all our children and foster carers

=         Experience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people in social care

=         A formal social work qualification

=         Be registered as a social worker with Social Work England

=         Have a valid driving licence

=         The right to work in the UK

​Do not delay your application. For more information please e-mail our recruitment team at [email protected] or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 option 2

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

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 – South and South East Fostering Service

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.

You will be based in our Salisbury Office as part of our South and South East Service rated "Good"  by Ofsted.

The service covers Wiltshire, Hampshire ,Dorset and the Isle of Wight and is currently expanding our footprint into East and West Sussex in line with our growth and development strategy.

This exciting new role is based in the East and West Sussex area of the service. There will be a minimal requirement to travel to the Registered Office in Salisbury for Monthly Team Meetings and Fostering Panel.

We are looking for an experienced Supervising Social Worker, preferably within the Independent sector, who can work on their own initiative and to a high standard alongside our Team Manager to support existing carers and to continue to develop the locality.

​Working for a social enterprise has many benefits but one of the most important benefits is that Five Rivers invests heavily in the services it provides to Foster Carers, children, and members of the staff team. This is different to many other Independent Fostering Agencies who pay dividends or other reimbursements to share-holders.

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.

​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 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

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You will receive:-

•          Formal induction and training in our paperless electronic recording and management system (CHARMs)
•          Professional social work supervision provided by a Manager
•          Individual and group Clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychologist/clinician
•          Opportunities to integrate with our clinical, education and residential service provision
•          Competitive annual leave allowance
•          Career progression opportunities
•          Market related salary plus on call allowance plus car allowance
•          Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program
•          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 on 01722 435750 option 2

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

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

Five Rivers Child Care is a leading Social Enterprise who turns children’s lives around. With over 30 years of providing an outstanding fostering service which is committed to providing caring families to children who need them the most.

About the role:

Due to expansion we are recruiting for an Administrator to provide support to our Doncaster  Administrator team on a full time basis, ​This is an opportunity to join an established team and help shape the future service we can provide to our Foster Carers, Children and Young people. The team are forward thinking and creative, whilst being committed to maintaining professional standards and strive to deliver the best possible practice.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the service and team to help it run efficiently.
• Answering and directing queries from customers through the telephone, email inbox and postal communications.
• Assist in maintaining and audit personnel files for all staff ready for Ofsted inspections.
• Assist in organising fun days for the children and young people.
• Assist in the processing and auditing the returns of DBS applications online, ensuring the documentation is completed correctly and correct identification is provided.

You will work closely with other members of the service and form a key part of our business team, ensuring a positive, responsive, efficient and timely service.

About you:

You will have a professional approach whilst having good administration and organisational skills. Be enthusiastic and self-motivated, diplomatic and capable of handling sensitive situations. Be willing to complete an Apprenticeship Level 2 in Business and Administration after successful probation of 6 months. We would like you to have GCSE Maths and English at Grade c/4 or above plus excellent skills in Microsoft word and excel.

In return we will offer you a company pension scheme, health plan, sick pay, Perkbox scheme offering discounts in shops, restaurants, websites, employee referral scheme and employee assistance programme.

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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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 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.

Five Rivers is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer

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Our busy Learning and Development team are looking for an Events Coordinator to ensure the delivery of a wide variety of training events for all services in our nationwide organisation, providing  an essential professional support service.

We are looking for someone who is an excellent administrator/co-ordinator and whose own values   align to our own in our mission to turn children’s’ lives around.

We’ll need you to source, arrange and organise training events including appropriate training venues, accommodation and catering at the right cost and locations. There will be timescale and deadlines, so we’ll need you to have great organisational skills.

We are a small friendly team within the wider HR Team; you’ll be reporting directly to the L&D Manager and we will ensure you are involved in a broad range of L&D activities and that you continue to develop you own career. ​

Key Responsibilities​

• Co-ordinate the new starter experience
• Source, arrange and organise training events including appropriate training venues, accommodation and catering at the right cost and locations
• Liaise and support Learners and Trainers (Internal and External) in a professional and timely manner with all face-to-face training and learning events across the business
• Aim to have full attendance to all training events as part of our department KPIs
• Communicate, publicise and promote the learning and development programme of events
• Support the HR team as and when required

Key Skills

• Work to high professional standards
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Has a high level of attention to detail
• Has the ability to communicate in a friendly and personable way
• To work to timescales and deadlines
• Has experience dealing with varied and multiple ‘customers’ and their queries
• Can work collaboratively at all levels
• Ensures that we offer the best cost-effective and timely training
• Self-motivated
• Works productively without supervision and able to work remotely
• Use own initiative

Essential/Desirable Criteria:

Essential

• GCSEs Maths and English at Grade C or above
• Good level of communication, verbal and written
• Operational proficiency in all Microsoft programmes
• Be able to manage own workload and time
• Be able to deal with change and be positive in coming up with proactive solutions
• Be able to react to unpredictable or unplanned situations

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  Desirable

• Worked within HR, Administration, Events, diary management or L&D sector
• Have customer-facing experience
• Be open-minded and able to consider the bigger picture
• Able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders within the organisation and agencies that we use outside the company

A flexible, blended approach to home and office working is permanently in place for the team, but candidates must be able/willing to travel to our Office in the Heart of Salisbury for team days.

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

​Why Five Rivers?

• ​33 days (25 days plus 8 bank holidays) annual leave allowance​

• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team​
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award​

• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​
• 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​

For more information about the role please contact our Recruitment Partner Caroline on  07545 661471 

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.

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

Our recruitment team is based in Salisbury; however, we are happy to discuss working from another location with travel to the office as required.

Since 1989, Five Rivers Child Care has been helping children rediscover their childhoods. Our Residential homes, education and fostering services offer a range of supportive, safe environments for children and young people who have had exceptionally difficult starts in life. This is an opportunity to develop your recruitment skills and career in a social enterprise where you can make a difference.

We are looking for an experienced Recruiter to specialise in resourcing for these amazing services.  As an integral part of the HR team, you will be the key point of contact for our hiring managers, providing them and our candidates a first class, responsive and successful recruitment service.

We’ll need you to work quickly and creatively, sourcing quality candidates in innovative ways. The role offers true collaboration, challenge, and the satisfaction of playing a part in turning children’s lives around.

We are open to discuss flexible ways of working and can offer a full or part time contract - if you’d like to find out more please contact our Recruitment Partner, Caroline Olive – 07545 661471 or email [email protected]

​Key Responsibilities:

• Vacancy recruitment - Collaborate with managers to understand specific resourcing requirements and act as the recruitment expert. Support the hiring manager define the role, preparation of the Job Description and selection processes.
• Create engaging and effective advert copy
• Sourcing - Work to ensure managers have the widest choice of suitable candidates to fill their vacancies.
• Advertise using the most effective media from the Company website to social media
• Occasional attendance at selection interviews. Undertake candidate screening and initial telephone interviews. Support with shortlisting where required.
• Manage candidates through the recruitment process delivering a positive candidate experience
• Work in accordance with agreed timescales to provide excellent service, reduce the cost of agency back-fill and retain the best candidates.
• Create talent pools to ensure a pipeline of talent.
• Build strong and professional working relationships with all stakeholders of the business.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of recruitment campaigns

​Person Specification:

• Essential: Direct experience in sourcing candidates, with specialist skills in a competitive or scarce market.
  
• Knowledge and experience of recruitment systems.
• Desirable - Experience of recruiting candidates for the social care sector preferably residential child care.
• Desirable – CIPD level 5
• Educated to A-level, Degree standard or equivalent.

​You will receive the following

• ​25 days holiday per year plus eight bank holidays
• Simply Heath cash back scheme
• Perkbox discounts
• Company Pension (4% contribution)
  
• Long service awards
• Employee support programs

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.

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

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We are searching for an experienced Social Worker to develop our Fostering Service in West Yorkshire. This developmental position will focus on the recruitment and assessment of New Foster Carers and supporting them with their Foster Placements once approved.

The post holder will require a flexible, creative, and dynamic work ethic to seek out opportunities for recruitment events in the Leeds, Bradford, and Wakefield area to add to our highly successful teams in Yorkshire based in Doncaster and Chesterfield.

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

There is a requirement to travel and host recruitment events and to work in partnership with the Operations Manager for Service Development and Registered Manager in Doncaster to implement a tailored and targeted recruitment strategy.

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

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, training, and support as part of your career development with Five Rivers.

We offer a flexible approach to working conditions.

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this exciting opportunity please call our Regional Operations Manager on  07553 351636  

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• 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

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Role Profile: 20220106_DEV Project Role YORKSHIRE_Fostering.pdf

Do not delay your application. For more information, please e-mail our recruitment team at [email protected] or call 01722 435750 option 2​

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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

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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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Safehouses Fostering is part of the Five Rivers Child Care Group. Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise committed to transforming the lives of children and young people through reinvesting their surplus in children’s futures. This means Safehouses can retain its unique ethos where ‘belonging’ is an essential part of our practice

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 Oldham, Rochdale, Manchester, Tameside, Huddersfield, Salford, Trafford and all places in between.

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

Responsibilities include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is a full-time position (37 hrs per week), which could include weekends and after school hours. A full UK driving licence is required for this role as it involves extensive driving across the above areas. 

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)
• Death in Service Benefit 
• Long Service Awards 

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Role Profile :  20200122_Role_Profile_Fostering_Support_Worker.docx

For more information please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or by calling 01722  435750 option 4 

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Do not delay your application. For more information, please e-mail our recruitment team at [email protected] or call 01722 435750 option 4

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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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​ Kitchen Technician 

 Five Rivers child care have been Turning children's lives around since 1989, we have recently opened our fantastic cookery school based in Bournemouth 

We are looking for part time Kitchen Technicians to support our school and fantastic chefs in teaching children and adults how to cook. 

Duties will include washing up, keeping kitchen clean and tidy to health and safety standards, and some food preparation work.

For this role you need to: 

• Have the Right to Work in the UK 
• Have good communication skills
• Be over the age of 16 years old 
• A clear DBS - (we will help with this) 

You will receive

• £10 per hour 
• Holiday Allowance
• Perk Box
• Simply Health 
• Company Pension Scheme
  

for more information about the role, please apply today or contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected]  or call 01722 435750 option 2

​Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and 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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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 £2,000 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.

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

To view the role profile in full, please click apply

20201013_Role Profile_ Form_F_Assessor.pdf

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

We are particularly interested in speaking with secondary teachers who have English as a specialism or primary teachers who have experience of the transition to secondary.

​​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).

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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.

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Our Team at The Spires – Salisbury 

Our School “The Spires”, is a small unique education provision in the heart of the beautiful city of Salisbury, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.   Our children are aged between the ages of 6-18 years. We are a close team of 22 and we offer a range of rich learning opportunities including academic, vocational, and physical education to best support our children.

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This is an exciting time for our school as we are currently in the process of attaining the Gold Attachment and Trauma Schools Sensitive Award for our therapeutic and dynamic work with children.

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Our school is a happy, safe, and welcoming environment, which allows our children to achieve their own academic targets whilst feeling safe, secure, and boosting their self-esteem.

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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.

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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

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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!

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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.

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To view the role profile in full, please click apply

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

​

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

​

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 school in Salisbury where 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 secondary teachers who have Maths as a specialism or primary teachers who have experience of the transition to secondary.

​​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 The Spires – Salisbury 

Our School “The Spires”, is a small unique education provision in the heart of the beautiful city of Salisbury, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.   Our children are aged between the ages of 6-18 years. We are a close team of 22 and we offer a range of rich learning opportunities including academic, vocational, and physical education to best support our children.

​This is an exciting time for our school as we are currently in the process of attaining the Gold Attachment and Trauma Schools Sensitive Award for our therapeutic and dynamic work with children.

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

​​​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.

​​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 Teacher to join our school in Salisbury where 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 secondary teachers who have a Science specialism or primary teachers who have experience with the transition to secondary.

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,  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 The Spires – Salisbury 

Our School “The Spires”, is a small unique education provision in the heart of the beautiful city of Salisbury, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.   Our children are aged between the ages of 6-18 years. We are a close team of 22 and we offer a range of rich learning opportunities including academic, vocational, and physical education to best support our children.

​This is an exciting time for our school as we are currently in the process of attaining the Gold Attachment and Trauma Schools Sensitive Award for our therapeutic and dynamic work with children.

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

Hours​

Term Time

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