Vacancies

Five Rivers Child Care is a leading Social Enterprise who turns children’s lives around. Our Education service is committed to providing warm and consistent environments where pupils develop positive behaviour, whether an in-house facility or our outreach service in the community, all our education services provide the same level of individual planning and learning for each child.

Our 1ACE (Another Chance Education) provision is for those who have had limited success in formal education, or who have struggled in specialist settings. Our teachers and support workers are specialist trained to work in developing the child. Our holistic approach boosts confidence, self-esteem and helps our young people to develop skills to be a successful learner. A therapeutic informed approach is used to recognise and reduce barriers to learning and create a personalised curriculum.

We are looking for a SEMH/SEN Teachers to join our friendly team at our 1ACE provisions Greater Manchester initial for a 12-month contract (with the view to go permanent). In this role you would be expected to ensure all children and young people within our care are secure and receiving the best possible educational provision and outcomes.

Working alongside the Headteacher you will demonstrate a clear understanding of the challenges of delivering consistent, quality learning opportunities to students with higher and complex needs. The successful candidate will hold QTS as well as being able to evidence considerable experience in the following:

• Working with children with Social, Emotional, Behavioural and additional needs.
• Researching, planning, preparing and delivering outstanding lessons.
• Developing and delivering flexible and purposeful, individualised curriculums.
• Line management of Learning Support staff
• Robust baseline, assessing and tracking of both traditional and non-traditional curriculums and learning programmes.
• Working with internal colleagues, critical friends, parents and clinicians as well as the network of external colleagues in Local Authority SEN teams
• High levels of self-reflection, motivation to improve own practice and a solution focussed, positive approach to operational challenges.

We are looking for teachers who has 5+ years’ experience in mainstream schools, working with ASD and SEN children, have worked with young people organising and running events/camps/play schemes for large groups of children from pre-school to adults. Ideally, we would like you to have experience of delivering education in an alternative education setting as well as mainstream school. 

You will work in community settings where we will require you to create positive and engaging learning environments, there may be need to support in our local Five Rivers Hub Schools, depending on pupil demands to the service

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

If you are successful you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Disclosure check prior to their employment and then on a 3-yearly update. Five Rivers requires full and satisfactory employment references covering 3 years. We require all new employees to bring proof of their identity and proof of right to work in the UK 

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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 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 Supervising Social Worker to provide support to our Foster Carers throughout the Gloucestershire and Swindon area. Reporting into our Gloucestershire Office rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, your role will be one of importance to the carers and children.

Initially you will be required to undertake Form F assessments in the Gloucester Swindon area, taking over the supervision of successful applicants post approval. 

The position requires that the successful applicant is able to transport themselves around the Gloucester/ Swindon area to undertake initial home visits, assessment visits and to provide supervision for carers. 

Our schools offer a balance of academic studies, physical and outdoor education, vocational studies, and personal development programmes. Our children are taught in small groups or on a one to one basis, using bite size learning based on personal interests and community issues to help engage the children and help extend their concentration.  Using our trauma informed practices and our ATIC (Attachment Trauma Informed Care) model in a pro-active approach way you will help and support our children who come from backgrounds of Adverse Childhood Experiences. You would be expected to ensure all children and young people within our care are secure and receiving the best possible educational provision and outcomes.

The post requires the practitioner to have a sound knowledge of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage, excellent communication skills, a commitment to inclusive practice and can work within a multi-disciplinary team. You will also contribute to an integrated model of care and school development plan, whist supporting the pupils, recognising, and responding to their individual needs. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of differentiation and be flexible to work with and take responsibility for a small group of KS2 and lower KS3 learners, along with holding QTS Status. In return, we will offer to the right candidate the opportunity to join a developing and improving establishment that is in an exciting period of transition and growth.

Five Rivers Child Care is a social enterprise who make children the heart of all we do. We take them from a spiral of decent and give them a sense of belonging and self-worth. By doing this we invest in their futures to give them the education background they deserve and the life skills they will require to progress. Five Rivers Child Care has reached Gold status in Investor in People as we believe in not only investing in the children but investing in our employees. You will receive training in Pro-active Approaches techniques as well as commitment to and support of your own professional development aspirations.

School Opening: Jan 2021

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 1ACE (Another Chance Education) provision is for children and young people who have had limited success in formal education, or who have struggled in specialist settings. Our teachers and support workers are specialist trained to work in developing the child. Our holistic approach boosts confidence, self-esteem and helps our young people to develop skills to be a successful learner. A therapeutic informed approach is used to recognise and reduce barriers to learning and create a personalised curriculum.

We are looking for a SEMH/SEN Teacher to join our friendly team at our 1ACE provisions in Salisbury , initially for a 12-month contract (with the view to go permanent). In this role you would be expected to ensure all children and young people within our care are secure and receiving the best possible educational provision and outcomes.

Working alongside the Headteacher you will demonstrate a clear understanding of the challenges of delivering consistent, quality learning opportunities to students with higher and complex needs. The successful candidate will hold QTS.

We are looking for a teacher who has 5+ years’ experience in mainstream schools, working with ASD and SEN children, have worked with young people organising and running events/camps/play schemes for large groups of children from pre-school to adults. Ideally, we would like you to have experience of delivering education in an alternative education setting as well as mainstream school. 

You will work in community settings where we will require you to create positive and engaging learning environments, there may be need to support in our local Five Rivers Hub Schools, depending on pupil demands to the service

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

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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Five 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.
• Be aged 19 or over  
• 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 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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Innovative, expert, and creative, we a leader in this field and one of England’s most experienced providers in Fostering. Our Fostering service is committed to providing caring families to children who need them the most, to provide the warmth and love our children deserve. 

Due to expansion we are seeking to appoint a Supervising Social Worker to provide support to our Foster Carers throughout the Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire area plus other surrounding counties. Reporting into our Salisbury Office rated ‘OUTSTANDING’ by Ofsted, your role will be one of importance to the carers and children.

We are looking for someone who will always be thinking of the child and carers, 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 and carers, along with being able to communicate with children and adults. Experience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people is essential. A formal social work qualification/s is necessary along with a HCPC/Social Work England registration.

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. You will be expected to be part of the on-call rota and report to our office in Salisbury for meetings, reviews, and when on duty.

Benefits include 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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Innovative, expert, and creative, we a leader in this field and one of England’s most experienced providers in Fostering. Our Fostering service is committed to providing caring families to children who need them the most, to provide the warmth and love our children deserve. 

Due to expansion we are seeking to appoint a Fostering Support worker on a Part-time basis (16 hours per week), to provide support to our Supervising Social Workers and Foster Carers based within our Chesterfield Office, with travel to the following areas: South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. The role requires a range of tasks working directly with children, Foster Carers, and other professionals to ensure quality outcomes for children/young people.

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, especially those who have had some form of trauma in their lives 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 part-time position (16 hrs per week), which will include flexible working hours, days, evenings and weekends. 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. 

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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Due to expansion we are seeking to appoint Independent Form F Assessors to provide support to our Fostering team at our Bristol office, working throughout the following areas: Bristol, Swindon, Gloucester and Somerset

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

Due to recent expansion we are looking recruit Independent Panel Members to advise on Foster Carer’s for our London & East Fostering Office in Romford.

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.

Since 1989 Five Rivers child Care has been helping children rediscover their childhood’s. Our purpose is to help children recover from neglect, abuse, trauma, or family breakdown. Turning their lives around so they can flourish abs fulfil their potential.

Innovative, expert, and creative, we a leader in this field and one of England’s most experienced providers in Fostering. Our Fostering service is committed to providing caring families to children who need them the most, to provide the warmth and love our children deserve. 

Wwe are seeking to appoint a Supervising Social Worker to provide support to our Foster Carers throughout the London and East area . Reporting into our Romford Office rated ‘GOOD’ by Ofsted, your role will be one of importance to the carers and children.

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 is essential. A formal social work qualification/s is necessary along with a HCPC/Social Work England registration.

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. You will be expected to be part of the on-call rota and report to our office in Romford for meetings, reviews, and when on duty. 

Benefits include 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.