Vacancies

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our school in Leeds, West Yorkshire. 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.

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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 Fountain House School – Leeds

Fountain 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.

We are based in Leeds, West Yorkshire 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.

The Fountain House 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…Fountain House 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

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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.
• 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.​

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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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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 new career at Five Rivers Child Care, we are looking for a Fostering support working to join our team in Turo, part of the West Country Service, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are valued, respected, and listened to and involved in as many decisions as possible.

A Fostering Support Worker is an exciting and important role involving a range of tasks working directly with children and young people, Foster Carers, and other professionals to ensure quality outcomes for children/young people.

You will be involved in participation events with our children, where you will be coordinating group work and activities within a skilled focused way as part of our agreed programme, supporting the hybrid working team in preparing the children and young people for their foster care placements and promoting the health and wellbeing of the children and young people

You will support our families throughout Cornwall

We are looking for someone who will always be thinking of the child, ensuring they are at the forefront of all decisions. be able to work as a team, 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.

You need to be able to drive for this role and have access to a car, be flexible as you may need to work occasional evenings and weekends and be committed to therapeutic training.   

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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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 Truro

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 Truro and our service covers Cornwall ​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​

This is a Full Time Role of 37 hours per week

Monday to Thursday 9am -17:00pm and Fridays 9am – 16:30pm

You will need to be flexible for this role as you may need to work weekend & evenings

You will be expected to be in our office as a minimum of 2 days per month

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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
• Opportunities to develop within this role

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Requirements​

• Good written and IT skills.​
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers. ​
• Able to actively listen to others.​
• Valid Driving Licence
• Have the Right to Work in the UK
• Therapeutic direct work with children, young people and carers preferred but not essential as training given

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

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.​

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

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. ​

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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​

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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.

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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. 

​​

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

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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​

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​

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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.​

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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!

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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 4) for more information.

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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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This role requires an in-depth experience of supporting children and young people who may have experienced sexual abuse and advanced assessment, formulation, and therapeutic approaches. To support children who may have a need for psychosexual understanding and approaches to sexually harmful behaviour (SHB). With skills and experience to ensure ​our teams in residential care and school are fully supported.

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• 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 or UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist.

• Essential: Experience of working with young people who display sexually harmful behaviour
• Essential: Substantial experience of delivering evidence based therapeutic support in a children’s services context – local authority or CAMHS or services for Looked after children
• Essential: Substantial experience of mental health assessment, formulation and treatment/intervention of children with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in child and adolescent mental health
• Desirable: Experience of developing and carrying out research projects

Start date: immediate

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You will receive:

• Full time starting salary: £41,000 to £48,000 (depending on level of experience,)
• 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.

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

you can e-mail our recruitment team at [email protected] or call 01722 435750 option 2.for more information about 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 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.

Start a new career at Five Rivers Child Care, we are looking for a Fostering support working to join our team in Bromsgrove, part of the Midlands & North Fostering Service, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are valued, respected, and listened to and involved in as many decisions as possible.

A Fostering Support Worker is an exciting and important role involving a range of tasks working directly with children and young people, Foster Carers, and other professionals to ensure quality outcomes for children/young people.

You will be involved in participation events with our children, where you will be coordinating group work and activities within a skilled focused way as part of our agreed programme, supporting the hybrid working team in preparing the children and young people for their foster care placements and promoting the health and wellbeing of the children and young people

You will support our families throughout the Milton Keynes  

We are looking for someone who will always be thinking of the child, ensuring they are at the forefront of all decisions. be able to work as a team, 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.

You need to be able to drive for this role and have access to a car, be flexible as you may need to work occasional evenings and weekends and be committed to therapeutic training.   

Benefits:             

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

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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’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

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Hours​

This is a Part -Time Role of 18 hours per week 

The hours cover the following times Monday to Thursday 9am -17:00pm and Fridays 9am – 16:30pm and these will be discussed with you at

You will need to be flexible for this role as you may need to work weekend & evenings

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Why Five Rivers?​

• 25 days plus 8 bank holidays annual leave allowance​ (Pro Rata)
• £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
• Opportunities to develop within this role

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Requirements​

• Good written and IT skills.​
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers. ​
• Able to actively listen to others.​
• Valid Driving Licence
• Have the Right to Work in the UK
• Therapeutic direct work with children, young people and carers preferred but not essential as training given

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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 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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Develop your career as a Children’s home Interim Deputy Manager at Ebble House, our home is for up to four children aged 6 – 12 on admission. You will be an experienced Deputy Manager working in an environment and culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.​The home is easily commutable from towns such as Fordingbridge, Salisbury, Wilton, Amesbury, Romsey and Andover.

this initial role is for six moths with the aim to make the role permanent 

​​As the Interim Deputy Manager you will support the registered manager in the day to day running of the home, support the continued development of a team of Residential Child Care Workers who help and support our children, who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma, using our trauma informed practices, which are embedded within our culture.

​Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the child care sector. Not only do we source and deliver up to date training opportunities, but we also prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you’re getting the most out of your career. 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 Deputy 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 2 years’ experience of being a Deputy Manager working in a Children’s Residential Setting, hold your level 5 in leadership and management or be prepared to work toward it, is desirable a minimum of Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples Work Force, have a proven track record with Ofsted, Legislative Framework

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

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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

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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  on a Rota Basis – 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 for 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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Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for Teacher to join our 1 Ace Provision 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 teachers who have General Curriculum experience

​​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 – Beck House

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

​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.

For this role you will be supporting our Young Person in New Solo placement Children’s home, based just outside of Salisbury

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

​

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

​

​​

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

​

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

​

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

​

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our 1 Ace Provision 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.​

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

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

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

​Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Education sector. Not only do we source and deliver up to date training opportunities, but we also prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you’re getting the most out of your career. We know how important it is that we look after you, so you can look after the children who need you, and that’s one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021. ​

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

​

About Five Rivers

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

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

​

Our Team at 1 Ace South – Beck House

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

​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.

For this role you will be supporting our Young Person in New Solo placement Children’s home, based just outside of Salisbury

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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

​

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

​

​​

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 teachers who have experience in teaching across all subjects covering all key stages from KS3

​​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

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 JH updated.docx

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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, 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 Primary specialism

​​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.

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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.

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

​

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.​

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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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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 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.​

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 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.

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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 Fountain House​

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. ​

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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.

​If you are interested in Part Time Roles either 19.5 hours , 25 hours or 39 hours full time we would love to speak to you 

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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​

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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!

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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.​

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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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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 looking for a Residential Care & Environment Worker to join The Orchard Taunton , in a supportive role which is integral to the running of the home, and one of importance. 

This role is Part-time, 19.5 per week

In this role you will be ensuring all annual checks take place on time and records are kept and actions followed to include (not exhaustively) PAT, COSHH, Food Standards, Environmental Health, Gas, Electrical, Legionella and asbestos.

This role will see you consulting with the children in respect of their food and nutrition, doing the food shopping and helping the children cook some of their meals. You will be supporting the children with their choice for their personal space and bedrooms and developing decoration plans which help the children express their identity.

We are looking for someone who can cook, clean, garden, paint, have some minor DIY experience, maintain and consistency seek to improve the standards of the home environment through quality management of all furniture, aesthetics, soft furnishings, electrical and white goods and maintaining accurate and up to date records and ensuring insurances and guarantees are followed.

You will need to be child centred, have a can-do attitude, be able to engage, communicate and listen to the children, be alert to signs of distress or abuse and ensure that the children are always monitored and protected. You will need to be calm and professional across a variety of situations, take part in team meetings and regularly provide views and ways to improve current practice

Person Specification:

• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above or equivalent
• QCF level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People’s Workforce) or equivalent (Desirable)
• Have Good IT, verbal and written communication skills
• Able to communicate with Children
• Excellent time management skills in order to complete reports and task within the set deadlines.
• Emotional awareness in both self and others
• Ability to listen and empathise
• Be calm in situations of crisis and follow the lead of the shift leader

Please do not delay in completing you application form and return it to the recruitment Team by emailing [email protected]

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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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

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