Vacancies

Working on a as and when required basis, we are looking for Sessional Residential Child Care Workers to come and join our family friendly teams in Salisbury to help care for children who have had exceptionally difficult starts in life. 

Our homes are much like your own and offer a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for the young people in our care. The culture in our homes is one of positivity, energy, optimism and motivation. You will not only be responsible for the basic care and protection of our children but also serve as a positive role model, inspiring the children in all aspects of their life. You will build an appropriate relationship and show resilient with focus to motive the need for education and enjoy community-based activties.

Essential Criteria:

• Must have a Full UK driving licence
• Must have a passion to work with children
• QCF Level 3 Children & Young people or Health & Social Care is desirable, if you do not have this qualification, we will put you through it
• Flexibility and understanding is a must, as we are open all year round

Job Description:

•       You will be committed to the provision of high standards of care at all times
•       Have a willingness to work with a wide range of presenting needs of the children
•       Maintain effective care practice to ensure the children are cared for in a safe, nurturing environment with a therapeutic underpinning
•       Be a good role model, able to demonstrate effective practice and appropriate relationships
•       Be confident in supporting colleagues in responding to the varied, unique and collective needs of the children
•       You will be required to follow clear direction and guidance, work part of a team to function at the highest possible level
•       You will support the home in attaining its legislative requirements (Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Ofsted, etc)
•       The post requires the ability to be resilient, to be solution focused, to motivate, to be understanding and insightful of the children and to be part of their successful outcomes
•       You will support the children in educational settings and in community-based activities
•       The post requires flexibility and creative approaches to working, therefore requires the post holder to be able to commit to undertaking a flexible work pattern to attend to the needs of the home, team and children

Who are we?

Founded in 1989, Five Rivers Child Care is a social enterprise committed to turning children’s lives around. We provide a range of services to looked-after children including fostering, residential care, education and assessment and therapy. 

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

Our Children's home is a 3 bedded home for children aged 7 to 12 years. The home is located just outside Taunton, Somerset and is set in the countryside with idyllic views and large garden grounds.

The role of a Sessional Residential childcare worker is one which requires resilience, empathy, patience, and ability in which to engage our young people in their day to day routines. You will build and develop trusting relationships with our young people that will in turn provide a secure base for them to thrive. You will support our young people in all aspects of their lives, such as in their schooling, engaging in new and varied activities, achieving their own aspirations and wishes.

As a childcare worker you will also support your colleagues in household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and ensuring our young people’s electronic records are all up to date. This role is incredibly rewarding and allows you to work alongside some amazing young people. How many people can say they get to go kayaking, mountain biking, watch a film at the cinema, take a trip to a theme park or go on holiday with our young people in their working day?

The role can be challenging at times, our young people have often experienced a great deal of loss and adversity in their lives. As a result of these adverse childhood experiences our young people are likely to have Social, Emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. However, with the training we provide and continued support within The Orchard team you will be equipped with the skills and confidence in which to manage challenges and make our young people feel safe, listened to and not judged.  

Our young people would 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 make a career out of this rewarding role and not give up at the first hurdle

Essential Criteria:

• Must have a Full UK driving licence
• Must have a passion to work with children
• QCF Level 3 Children & Young people or Health & Social Care is desirable, if you do not have this qualification
• Flexibility and understanding is a must, as we are open all year round

Who are we?

Founded in 1989, Five Rivers Child Care is a social enterprise committed to turning children’s lives around. We provide a range of services to looked-after children including fostering, residential care, education and assessment and therapy.

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

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours per week: 39 Hours a week – working on a 3 week rota system

Holiday Allowance: 30 days holiday which includes bank holidays

Benefits: £36 per sleep in

Please note: In an event of a high level of applications, we reserve the right to close this role earlier than stated

We are looking for Residential Child Care Team Leader  to come and join our family friendly team in and around the Salisbury area

Essential Criteria:

• Must have a Full UK driving licence
• Must have a passion to work with children
• NVQ Level 3 Children & Young people or Health & Social Care is essential
• Flexibility and understanding is a must, as we are open all year round
• Must have an expert understanmding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Must have at least 2 years experience in shift leading 

Job Description:

•       You will be committed to the provision of high standards of care at all times
•       Have a willingness to work with a wide range of presenting needs of the children
•       Maintain effective care practice to ensure the children are cared for in a safe, nurturing environment with a therapeutic underpinning
•       Be a good role model, able to demonstrate effective practice and appropriate relationships
•       Be confident in supporting colleagues in responding to the varied, unique and collective needs of the children
•       You will be required to follow clear direction and guidance, work part of a team to function at the highest possible level
•       You will support the home in attaining its legislative requirements (Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Ofsted, etc)
•       The post requires the ability to be resilient, to be solution focused, to motivate, to be understanding and insightful of the children and to be part of their successful outcomes
•       You will support the children in educational settings and in community-based activities
•       The post requires flexibility and creative approaches to working, therefore requires the post holder to be able to commit to undertaking a flexible work pattern to attend to the needs of the home, team and children

Who are we?

Founded in 1989, Five Rivers Child Care is a social enterprise committed to turning children’s lives around. We provide a range of services to looked-after children including fostering, residential care, education and assessment and therapy.

Employee benefits

We know how demanding and challenging our work can be. We value our staff and want to recognise and reward you for the work you to. Some of your rewards and benefits include:

•       A generous annual leave allowance
•       On-going training and learning through our L&D Team
•       Company Pension scheme
•       Simply Health Cashback Scheme
•       Employee discount scheme
•       Employee assistance programme
•       Long service and recognition scheme

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

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours per week: 39 Hours a week – working on a 3 week rota system

Holiday Allowance: 30 days holiday which includes bank holidays

Benefits: £36 per sleep in

Please note: In an event of a high level of applications, we reserve the right to close this role earlier than stated

We are looking for Residential Child Care Team Leader  to come and join our family friendly team in Orpington.

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. 

Essential Criteria:

• Must have a Full UK driving licence
• Must have a passion to work with children
• QCF Level 3 Children & Young people or Health & Social Care is essential
• Flexibility and understanding is a must, as we are open all year round
• Must have an expert understanmding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Must have at least 2 years experience in shift leading 

Job Description:

•       You will be committed to the provision of high standards of care at all times
•       Have a willingness to work with a wide range of presenting needs of the children
•       Maintain effective care practice to ensure the children are cared for in a safe, nurturing environment with a therapeutic underpinning
•       Be a good role model, able to demonstrate effective practice and appropriate relationships
•       Be confident in supporting colleagues in responding to the varied, unique and collective needs of the children
•       You will be required to follow clear direction and guidance, work part of a team to function at the highest possible level
•       You will support the home in attaining its legislative requirements (Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Ofsted, etc)
•       The post requires the ability to be resilient, to be solution focused, to motivate, to be understanding and insightful of the children and to be part of their successful outcomes
•       You will support the children in educational settings and in community-based activities
•       The post requires flexibility and creative approaches to working, therefore requires the post holder to be able to commit to undertaking a flexible work pattern to attend to the needs of the home, team and children

Who are we?

Founded in 1989, Five Rivers Child Care is a social enterprise committed to turning children’s lives around. We provide a range of services to looked-after children including fostering, residential care, education and assessment and therapy.

Employee benefits

We know how demanding and challenging our work can be. We value our staff and want to recognise and reward you for the work you to. Some of your rewards and benefits include:

•       A generous annual leave allowance
•       On-going training and learning through our L&D Team
•       Company Pension scheme
•       Simply Health Cashback Scheme
•       Employee discount scheme
•       Employee assistance programme
•       Long service and recognition scheme

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

ive Rivers Child Care first welcomed girls and boys into their residential care homes in 1989. Our high-quality residential environments around the country provide a sense of calm, care and belonging to our children/Young people. 

Each child has a unique therapeutic, clinical and educational need. At Five Rivers Child Care we don’t subscribe to ‘one model fits all’, we create a bespoke, integrated package for each child which pulls on the full range of services and resources and specialisms which is applied in a joined-up and tailored way.

We are looking for Residential Support Workers to come and join our family at our homes in the heart of Salisbury and to the north of Salisbury. Here you will assist the children/young person in understanding their own emotions and articulating their feelings, building a culture of mutual respect within the home by offering a rationale for their actions, and by apologising when mistakes are made. We do this by developing our teams understanding of psychological dynamics through training and regular clinical consolations with a psychologist, who will explore practice within he home

We are looking for positive people who are willing to open their hearts, emotionally invest and prioritise our children’s needs. You will need to be able to adaptable in all you do whilst showing respect to the children/young people and your colleagues. Your integrity plays a big part in this role and along with support from others we will teach and train you to be excellent in all you do

The position(s) are full time (39 hours a week) where you will be expected to have a flexible and understanding that we are open all year round, you will be expected to go on holiday with the children and work over Christmas to make their memories special

Requirements

• Must have a Full UK Driving license.
• Good written andIT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues and external customers. 
• Able to actively listen to others.
• Ability to work individulaly and as part of a team.
• Be calm in situations of crisis and follow the lead of a shift leader .
• Must have a passion for working with children.
• QCF Level 3 in Children and Young people is desirable. If you do not have this qualification, we will put you through this.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and achieve the Level 3 diploma in Children and Young people.

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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Hello, my name is Steed and I am the registered manager of The Orchard a 3 bedded home for children aged 7 to 12 years. The home is located just outside Taunton, Somerset and is set in the countryside with idyllic views and large garden grounds.

The role of a Residential Child Care Worker is one which requires resilience, empathy, patience, and ability in which to engage our young people in their day to day routines. You will build and develop trusting relationships with our young people that will in turn provide a secure base for them to thrive. 

You will support our young people in all aspects of their lives, such as in their schooling, engaging in new and varied activities, achieving their own aspirations and wishes. As a Child Care Worker you will also support your colleagues in household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and ensuring our young people’s electronic records are all up to date.   

This role is incredibly rewarding and allows you to work alongside some amazing young people. How many people can say they get to go kayaking, mountain biking, watch a film at the cinema, take a trip to a theme park or go on holiday with our young people in their working day?

The role can be challenging at times, our young people have often experienced a great deal of loss and adversity in their lives. As a result of these adverse childhood experiences our young people are likely to have Social, Emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. However, with the training we provide and continued support within The Orchard team you will be equipped with the skills and confidence in which to manage challenges and make our young people feel safe, listened to and not judged.  

Our young people would 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 make a career out of this rewarding role and not give up at the first hurdle.

The Rota: 

Average 39 Hours a week based on a 3-week rolling Rota over 52 weeks of the year.

=        Week 1 – Tuesday, Friday & Sunday

=        Week 2 – Wednesday & Saturday 

=        Week 3 – Monday & Thursday

=        Every other Tuesday – Team and clinical supervision (4 hours)

On average you will work 10 shifts per month.

Shifts are 24.5 hours long, which is broken down as 16 hours working shift, 8-hours sleeping in & a 30-minute Handover.

Holiday Allowance: 30 days, inclusive of bank holidays. (This increases during service)

Essential Criteria:

• Must have a Full UK driving licence
• Consider yourself as a resilient and reliable individual who can remain calm in difficult and challenging situations.
• Previous experience of working with young people in a SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) setting.
• QCF Level 3 Children & Young people workforce
• The Orchard operates 365 days a year and so you must be prepared to work bank Holidays

Who are we?

Founded in 1989, Five Rivers Child Care is a social enterprise committed to turning children’s lives around. We provide a range of services to looked-after children including fostering, residential care, education and assessment and therapy. We have several residential homes, with The Orchard being the only home based in Somerset. 

We are a social enterprise which means we re-invest a percentage of our surplus with the sole aim of achieving the best outcomes for the children in our care. This includes a significant investment in our research and training programmes, practice development teams and human resources.

Employee benefits

Not only will you have the privilege of working alongside some incredible young people and colleagues, but we know how demanding and challenging our work can be so some of your rewards and benefits will include:

•       Free meals when on shift
•       Fully paid induction training
•       Work towards professional qualifications
•       A generous annual leave allowance
•       3 week rolling ROTA allowing you to plan ahead
•       In house employee recognition scheme
•       Refer a friend bonus scheme
•       On-going training and learning through our L&D Team
•       Company Pension scheme
•       Simply Health Cashback Scheme
•       Employee discount scheme
•       Employee assistance programme
•       Long service and recognition scheme 

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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**FOUNTAIN HOUSE RATED "OUTSTANDING" BY OFSTED - FEBRUARY 2018!!**

Our homes are much like your own and offer a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for the young people in our care. The culture in our homes is one of positivity, energy, optimism and motivation. You will not only be responsible for the basic care and protection of our children but also serve as a positive role model, inspiring the children in all aspects of their life. You will build an appropriate relationship and show resilient with focus to motive the need for education and enjoy community-based actives.

The service provided at Fountain House in Leeds is rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted and has been specifically designed to meet the needs of children aged between 7 and 11. Fountain House benefits from the addition of a DfE registered school onsite, offering Key Stage 2 and preparation for a smooth transition to Key Stage 3 in a mainstream setting.

We are looking for positive people who are resilient and not easily shocked as you will be required to be consistent and support, love and guide our children unconditionally while being faced with some high-level challenging behaviour including physical and verbal aggression. You will need to be able to bounce back from tough times with optimism and understanding and to keep smiling whatever the weather. Be strong minded, capable, have a secure understanding of what makes a positive parent, open minded and not afraid to get involved. We need someone who can learn quickly, is willing to go above and beyond, is fun and outgoing but above all is warm, loving, caring and forgiving.

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 individulaly and as part of a team.
• Be calm in situations of crisis and follow the lead of a shift leader .
• Must have a passion for working with children.
• QCF Level 3 in Children and Young people is desirable. If you do not have either of these qualifications, we will put you through this.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and achieve the Level 3 diploma in Children and Young people.

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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Looking to join a fantastic team in our Ofsted rated “Good” school committed to achieving the best outcomes for Young People? 

Join us as a HLTA , supporting our pupils within the classroom and in the community. 

Five Rivers Child Care is a leading provider of care and education services for children and young people. We are committed to providing education services to young people with social and emotional, mental health, many of whom have suffered adverse childhood experiences.

We are looking for  people who are committed, driven and have a passion for turning children’s lives around. 

You will predominantly be working with very small groups of children or individual support, under the direction of the class teacher. We promote a therapeutic approach, creating a safe and nurturing environment in which our pupils can work and learn. As part of Five Rivers Child Care, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education within the SEMH sector. With a multitude of progression routes and outstanding CPD for support staff, expect to be supported throughout your career whatever your aspirations are. Join us in our mission in cultivating an exceptional learning environment for all our pupils.

What we are looking for

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• A qualification of minimum NVQ level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent, or equivalent experience working in a school.
• Hold experience or an interest working within an SEMH setting or supporting children with challenging behaviour
• The ability to use your initiative.
• The ability to communicate effectively with children and parents and work as part of our dedicated and caring staff team.

Our benefits include; company pension scheme, sick pay, healthcare scheme, discounts in many high street shops, leisure facilities and restaurants, childcare vouchers, employee referral scheme and employee assistance programme.

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

Our aim is to ensure our children are safe, well parented and raised in a happy home where they can flourish and learn and 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.

We are looking for positive people who are resilient and not easily shocked as you will be required to be consistent and support, love and guide our children unconditionally while being faced with some high-level challenging behaviour including physical and verbal aggression. You will need to be able to bounce back from tough times with optimism and understanding and to keep smiling whatever the weather.

We are looking for people who are strong minded, capable, have a secure understanding of what makes a positive parent. You will need to be open minded and not afraid to get involved. You will need to be easy going, relaxed, have a “Can do” attitude, smiley and happy. We need someone who can learn quickly, is willing to go above and beyond, is fun and outgoing but above all is warm, loving, caring and forgiving.

We need people who are willing to open their hearts, emotionally invest and prioritise our children’s needs because the achievements and experiences of our children are genuinely important to them. If this is, you and you want to help give something back to our children along with having a challenging and rewarding career then please apply here.

• Must have a Full UK Driving license
• Must have a passion for working with children
• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young people or in Health and Social Care is desirable. If you do not have either of these qualifications, we will put you through this
• Flexibility and understanding that we are open all year round, you will be expected to go on holiday with the children and work over Christmas to make their memories special

Working hours: 39 hours a week (overtime is sometimes available when there isn’t a full team of staff)

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

We are seeking to appoint a Fostering Support Worker on a Full-time Maternity Cover basis to provide support to our Supervising Social Workers and Foster Carers throughout the Devon area. Based out of our Exeter office, the role requires a range of tasks working directly with children, Foster Carers and other professionals to ensure quality outcomes for children/young people in and around the Devon area.

Responsibilities include:

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

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

This is a Full-time position to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months. A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Benefits include company pension scheme, health plan, sick pay, Perkbox scheme offering discounts in shops, restaurants, websites, employee referral scheme and employee assistance programme.

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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.

At Five Rivers Child Care we promote a strong, pragmatic philosophy, shared by all our professional and experienced staff, that each child or young person is an individual with their own unique reactions to trauma

An excellent opportunity is available for a Team Manager to join our Ofsted judged "Good " Fostering Service based in Truro on a Part-time basis (4 days a week, preferably Tuesday – Friday). The role is based in our Truro office within the West Country Service

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

You should be able to demonstrate a dynamic approach to the growth and sustainability of the service and evidence a creative eye for opportunities to expand the service, leading the development and growth of the fostering business in terms of quality and quantity of carers; maximising current office capacity and creating new carer capacity and placement numbers, increased staff efficiency and effectiveness, improved margins and profitability, along with deputising for the Service Manager as required

You will also be required to be the postholder to be the Panel Advisor for all Panel business and provide a Quality Assurance role for Annual Reviews and Form F assessments.

The role comes with a salary of between £38,760K - £42,840K (Pro-rata), car allowance, Tier 1 on call allowance, holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, company pension scheme, healthcare scheme, discounts in many high street stores and restaurants, In-house training , management academy, employee referral scheme, free parking next to the office, 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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We are looking for Sessional Residential Child Care workers to Join our home based on the out skirts of Weymouth, just 30 minutes from the town centre with a the beach nearby, our home is for a solo placement where our incredible team support our Young Person aged 8-17.

Our aim is to provide an in-depth understanding of the young person’s life and how related patterns of behaviour affect everyday choices of how they live. As a team we believe this will support our young person to reach their full life potential. We aim to support the young people to be able to manage their emotions and behaviours in a more positive way by ensuring the home is a safe, positive, therapeutic environment in which our young person can thrive. 

As a Sessional Residential Child Care worker, you will walk into a small family friendly team who have developed strong bonds and relationships not only with our children but also with each other, as a  sessional you will support the Team with various shifts throughout the week and we can be flexible around that.

Requirements

• Must be over the age of 19
• Must have a Full UK Driving licenseMust have a passion for working with children
• Level 3 in Children and Young Workforce (or be prepared to take the course)
• Flexibility and understanding that we are open all year round, you will be expected to go on holiday with the children and work over Christmas to make their memories special

Salary:£9 per hour 

For more information please contact Caroline.olive@five-rivers.org  or call Caroline on 01722 435766 at Five Rivers Child Care

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.

Please note: In the event of a high level of applications, we reserve the right to close this role earlier than the stated date.

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager who is enthusiastic and dynamic and places the child in the centre of everything they do. The right candidate will lead, manage and develop a team of residential childcare workers who help and support our children, who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) and trauma, using our trauma informed practices, which are embedded within our culture.

The home is in a small village on the outskirts of Taunton Somerset, where we can support up to 3 children from ages 7 -12 upon admission with a focus on permanence planning. For us to do this we follow a proactive approachs a trauma informed practice, where we integrate with our educational and assessment & therapy colleagues, to ensure we create the best outcomes for our cfhildren. 

Whilst working at Five Rivers Child Care, not only will you get the chance to work with some amazing children and adults, you will also get the following:

•        Salary: £30,000 to £38,000 (DOE)

•          Relocation Package available

•          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 be our Registered Home Managers you will need:

•          OCF Level 5 or equivalent Leadership & Management, however if you do not have this qualification you will be expected complete this within 12 months of joining

•          Minimum of 5 years’ experience Home Management

•          Experience of leading and managing a team of Child Care Workers

•          Robust knowledge of regulatory and legislative framework

•          Good knowledge Ofsted benchmarking and SCCIF

•          A proven Ofsted track record

•          To be a leader of trauma informed care

•          To hold a Full Driving Licence is essential

To find out more information about the role and apply please contact Caroline in our recruitment team on 01722 435766 or email Caroline.olive@five-rivers.org

Due to the high demand we may close this role earlier than the closing date

NO AGENCIES PLEASE 

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

Job Description  

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About the role:

Due to expansion we are recruiting for an Administrator to provide support to our London and East Administrator team. 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.

Established for almost 30 years, Five Rivers child Care is a social enterprise committed to turning children’s lives around. We provide a range of services to ‘looked-after children’ including Fostering, Residential, Education and Assessment and Therapy. 

Are you a student on a sandwich year degree course in marketing, Communications and/or media?

Our marketing team plays a key role in supporting all services in promoting their work through our website and key social media platforms. Our marketing team is a small in-house function which comprises of one full-time Marketing manager a Head of Marketing (currently on maternity leave) and an Assistant Marketing and Communications Manager. We also have several contractors who work for the team and we work for several specialist agencies.

The marketing team covers a broad range of areas, so you will get exposure to lots of different marketing functions and work across all of these. These functions include, but not limited to:

• Marketing: online and offline
• Public relations
• Graphic Design
• Social Media
• Website Management
• Merchandise production
• Internal communication and staff engagement

Working in-house, for a small marketing team, means your role will be very hands-on and you will be expected to work across a range of functions. You will learn lots about managing external suppliers and working with specialist agencies who provide additional support to the team. This blend of experience will stand you in good stead in future roles

Whilst there might be some admin responsibilities, we are really looking for a self-starter who is keen to give anything a go. You will be ambitious, keen to understand our brand and be ready to develop a range of online and offline marketing collateral to support our ambition. You will be an all-round with skills in graphic design, InDesign and photoshop, keen eye for detail with a creative flair.

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.

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2020

Interview Date: Wednesday 6 May 2020 

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.

Due to expansion we are seeking to appoint Independent Form F Assessors to provide support to our Fostering team at our Chesterfield office, working throughout the following areas: South Yorkshire, Sheffield, Rotherham, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, South/West Lincolnshire

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.

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. 

Interviews will be held at our Chesterfield Office

Interview dates: 19 March 2020 or 23 March 2020 

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

Due to expansion we are seeking to appoint Independent Form F Assessors to provide support to our Fostering team at our Doncaster office, working throughout the following areas: South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, North/East Lincolnshire, East Riding of Yorkshire and North Yorkshire

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.

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. 

Interviews will be held at our Chesterfield Office

Interview dates: 19 March 2020 or 23 March 2020 

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

Due to recent expansion we are looking recruit Independent Panel Members to advise on Foster Carer’s for our Ellesmere Port Fostering Office.

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

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

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

As a Panel Member you will be paid £200 per panel

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

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

As PA to the EA and Executive Group, your commitment to a high and consistent standard of support is always required.  The work is interesting and varied with certain periods in the calendar being very busy and with multi-deadlines.  Being able to work well with colleagues under pressure (at times) is vital.  The knowledge, experience and skills of the PA to the EA and Executive Group will be essential components in ensuring that senior decision makers are supported to run their parts of the organisation, future proofing Five Rivers Child Care UK Ltd, in a timely and smooth manner.

You will be a role model within the office and a champion of our social enterprise and environmental ethos, creating appropriate and effective relationships with those that you support.  The PA to the EA and Executive Group will also be a good team player and valued member of the PA and Admin team, based in the Salisbury Head Office and will be pro-actively supported to contribute to the continued improvement of the business whilst working within quality-managed guidelines to achieve both team and business objectives.

This position requires the ability to be highly organised, efficient, calm and resilient in your approach.  Your experience will be called on when dealing with all parties and where appropriate you may be required to challenge and provide insight and guidance. Your communication skills should be second to none.  Experience of Microsoft Office (essential) and ideally Sharepoint (desirable) needed.

As PA to the EA and Executive Group you must be able to demonstrate absolute confidentiality and show the necessary understanding when dealing with sensitive information.

Benefits include: annual holiday allowance, 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.

Role Profile: https://fiveriverschildcareltd.peoplehr.net/Handlers/RichTextEditorImageDownload.ashx?file=/20200214_Role_Profile_PA_To_EA.docx 

Due to expansion we are seeking to appoint Independent Form F Assessors to provide support to our Fostering team at our Exeter and Truro offices, working throughout the following areas: Devon, Cornwall and Plymouth.

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.

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.

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