Vacancies

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 On the Outskirts of Taunton in a beautiful setting in North Curry.

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 the 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.

Essential Criteria:

• Must have a Full UK driving licence - this is essential
• Must have a passion to work with children
• Be aged 19 or over
• QCF Level 3 Children & Young people workforce or Health & Social Care is desirable, if you do not have this qualification, we will put you through it
• Be able to commit to the role 365 days a year (on rota basis)

Employee benefits:

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

• A generous annual leave allowance
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Company Pension scheme
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Perk Box High Street Discounts
• We will pay for your qualification – Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes

Please do not delay in applying, simply apply directly to fill out an application form or call our recruitment team for more information on 01722 435750 option 4.

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

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We are looking for Role Models to join us as Residential Child Care Workers in our Children’s Homes working across Salisbury at Five Rivers Child Care, we are a local social enterprise that has been established in Salisbury for over 30 years.

We take a Therapeutic proactive approach when caring for our children, this role is challenging yet a rewarding one, our children have experienced childhood trauma which can lead to behaviours of concern, as role models you will be supporting our children through this in a loving a nurturing way, and turning children’s lives around every day.

Part of the roles Is sleep in’s, this is integral to the consistent continues support we give our children, you will need to be able to commit to at least 2-3 of these per week, you will be paid an additional £36 per sleep in.

Our children are aged between 7-12 upon admission and our children’s homes range from single bed homes to 5-6 bedded homes across Salisbury.

Essential Criteria:

• Must have a Full UK driving licence - this is essential
• Must have a passion to work with children
• Be aged 19 or over
• QCF Level 3 Children & Young people workforce or Health & Social Care is desirable, if you do not have this qualification, we will put you through it
• Be able to commit to the role 365 days a year (on rota basis)

Employee benefits:

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

• A generous annual leave allowance
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Company Pension scheme
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Perk Box High Street Discounts
• We will pay for your qualification – Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes

If you have experience in working with children in with children or simply have the passion to make a difference we would love to hear from you!

Please do not delay in applying, simply apply directly to fill out an application form or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 option 4 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 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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Supervising Social Worker                                                          

South and South East Fostering Service

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

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

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

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

Five Rivers works from a Trauma informed  ( ATIC) model with integration across our fostering, residential, clinical and education services to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.​

=   Direct  support of foster carers within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision, monitoring and intervention.

=    Working within a Trauma informed practice model which is continually evolving in line with research and practice developments

=   Assist in undertaking initial visits to prospective foster carers and join carer recruitment activities.

=   Complete Form F Assessments

=   Be part of our Children and Young People Participations strategy and events

=   Work in collaboration with all colleagues and managers to achieve a high standard of service to foster carers and young people whilst meeting all Ofsted requirements.

=   Taking part in our Out of Hours support to foster carers on a rota basis

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You will receive:

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

=      Professional social work supervision provided by a Manager

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

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

=      Competitive annual leave allowance

=      Career progression opportunities

=      Market related salary plus on call allowance plus car allowance

=     Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program

=     Perkbox discount scheme membership

=      Simply Health Membership 

​You will have:

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

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

=   A formal social work qualification

=    Be registered as a social worker with Social Work England

=   Have a valid driving license

=   The right to work in the UK

​Job Type: 37 Hours per week 

Salary Range: £29.,000 to £39,000 per year

plus  Car allowance plus out of hours on call allowance.​

Do not delay your application. To find out more about the role please contact our recruitment team by calling 01722 435750 option 4 or email [email protected]

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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Supervising Social Worker London & East  Fostering Service

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

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

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

Working for Five Rivers has many benefits arising from its commitment as a Social Enterprise to invest heavily in the services it provides to Foster Carers, children, and members of the staff team. A significant benefit for the person appointed to this post is that they will have a manageable case load and the support and resources to engage positively with foster carers and children.

Five Rivers works from a Trauma informed (ATIC) model with integration across our fostering, residential, clinical and education services to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.

You will be responsible for:

=         Direct support of foster carers within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision, monitoring and intervention.

=         Working within a Trauma informed practice model which is continually evolving in line with research and practice developments

=         Assist in undertaking initial visits to prospective foster carers and join carer recruitment activities.

=         Complete Form F Assessments

=         Be part of our Children and Young People Participations strategy and events

=         Work in collaboration with all colleagues and managers to achieve a high standard of service to foster carers and young people whilst meeting all Ofsted requirements.

=         Taking part in our Out of Hours support to foster carers on a rota basis

You will receive:

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

=         Professional social work supervision provided by a Manager

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

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

=         Competitive annual leave allowance

=         Career progression opportunities

=         Market related salary plus on call allowance plus car allowance

=         Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program

=         Perk box discount scheme membership

 You will have

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

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

=         A formal social work qualification

=         Be registered as a social worker with Social Work England

=         Have a valid driving licence

=         The right to work in the UK

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

call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 option 4

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.

Are you a newly qualified Counselling or Clinical Psychologist? We are looking for dedicated and supportive practitioners to join a growing multidisciplinary team within our Integrated Care Services which includes our Specialist residential care, our Dfe registered schools and fostering.

We are dedicated to turning children’s lives around and for over 30 years we have been at the forefront of innovation. Supported by our founder we have developed our national network of integrated care services to meet the needs of children who are looked after.

Five Rivers Child Care is continuing to develop services, which will deliver the highest positive impact to children and young people to recover from the impact of trauma, abuse and neglect. We have developed a model called Attachment & Trauma Informed Care (ATIC) which is embraced across our residential and education environments.

Due to the expansion of our Assessment & Therapy Services we have exciting roles to provide support to the Five Rivers integrated services (Fostering, Residential and Education) with opportunities for your own growth and personal development working with this range of professionals from these areas.

Do you have relevant experience relating to working with children and young people who have experienced trauma and maltreatment as well as relevant registration (HCPC)? if you HCPC is pending but you have your doctorate in Clinical or Counciling Psychology we would love to hear from from you 

If you feel you match our dedication and commitment to go ‘the extra mile’ in developing the best psychologically attachment & trauma informed care, then we can offer you outstanding prospects to become part of a developing service which strives to provide the best clinical services from Five Rivers Child care.

 You will recieve: 

Salary:   £32,000 to £38,000 DOE  Newly Qualified      OR          £39,000 to £49,000 Experienced   

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, company pension scheme, healthcare scheme, employee referral scheme, employee assistance programme, Death in Service benefit. 

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

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.

Are you a newly qualified Counselling or Clinical Psychologist? We are looking for dedicated and supportive practitioners to join a growing multidisciplinary team within our Integrated Care Services which includes our Specialist residential care, our Dfe registered schools and fostering.

We are dedicated to turning children’s lives around and for over 30 years we have been at the forefront of innovation. Supported by our founder we have developed our national network of integrated care services to meet the needs of children who are looked after.

Five Rivers Child Care is continuing to develop services, which will deliver the highest positive impact to children and young people to recover from the impact of trauma, abuse and neglect. We have developed a model called Attachment & Trauma Informed Care (ATIC) which is embraced across our residential and education environments.

Due to the expansion of our Assessment & Therapy Services we have exciting roles to provide support to the Five Rivers integrated services (Fostering, Residential and Education) with opportunities for your own growth and personal development working with this range of professionals from these areas.

Do you have relevant experience relating to working with children and young people who have experienced trauma and maltreatment as well as relevant registration (HCPC)?

If you feel you match our dedication and commitment to go ‘the extra mile’ in developing the best psychologically attachment & trauma informed care, then we can offer you outstanding prospects to become part of a developing service which strives to provide the best clinical services from Five Rivers Child care.

 This is a part time role for 2 days per week , may increase to full time role 

 Salary  £32,000 to £38,000 DOE  Newly Qualified      OR          £39,000 to £49,000 Experienced

You will recieve:​

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, company pension scheme, healthcare scheme, company sick pay, discounts in many high street stores and restaurants, employee referral scheme, employee assistance programme, Death in Service benefit. 

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

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.

Are you a newly qualified Counselling or Clinical Psychologist?

We are looking for dedicated and supportive practitioners to join a growing multidisciplinary team within our Integrated Care Services which includes our Specialist residential care, our Dfe registered schools and fostering.

We are dedicated to turning children’s lives around and for over 30 years we have been at the forefront of innovation. Supported by our founder we have developed our national network of integrated care services to meet the needs of children who are looked after.

Five Rivers Child Care is continuing to develop services, which will deliver the highest positive impact to children and young people to recover from the impact of trauma, abuse and neglect. We have developed a model called Attachment & Trauma Informed Care (ATIC) which is embraced across our residential and education environments.

Due to the expansion of our Assessment & Therapy Services we have exciting roles to provide support to the Five Rivers integrated services (Fostering, Residential and Education) with opportunities for your own growth and personal development working with this range of professionals from these areas.

the role covers the west country area, Truro and the surrounding areas 

Do you have relevant experience relating to working with children and young people who have experienced trauma and maltreatment as well as relevant registration (HCPC)?

If you feel you match our dedication and commitment to go ‘the extra mile’ in developing the best psychologically attachment & trauma informed care, then we can offer you outstanding prospects to become part of a developing service which strives to provide the best clinical services from Five Rivers Child care.

You will recieve:​

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, company pension scheme, healthcare scheme, company sick pay, discounts in many high street stores and restaurants, employee referral scheme, employee assistance programme, Death in Service benefit. 

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

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

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

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

Our schools and 1ACE Provision offer a balance of academic studies, physical and outdoor education, vocational studies, and personal development programmes for those who have had limited success in formal education, or who have struggled in specialist settings

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. Our teachers 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 Innovative and Creative Teachers with experience of working with children who are SEMH, to join our friendly teams at our Outreach provisions in Dorset, 

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 Lead Teacher  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 curriculum.
• Line management of Learning Support staff.
• Robust baseline, assessing and tracking of both traditional and non-traditional curriculum 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 focused, positive approach to operational challenges.

​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, KS3, KS4 

 if you are intersted in the role do not hesitate to get in touch by contacting the recruitment team by calling 01722 435750 option 4 or simply email [email protected] 

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.​

Are you a newly qualified Counselling or Clinical Psychologist? Is your HCPC pending?

We are looking for dedicated and supportive practitioners to join a growing multidisciplinary team within our Integrated Care Services which includes our Specialist residential care, our Dfe registered schools and fostering.

We are dedicated to turning children’s lives around and for over 30 years we have been at the forefront of innovation.  Supported by our founder we have developed our national network of integrated care services to meet the needs of children who are looked after.

Five Rivers Child Care is continuing to develop services, which will deliver the highest positive impact to children and young people to recover from the impact of trauma, abuse and neglect. We have developed a model called Attachment & Trauma Informed Care (ATIC) which is embraced across our residential and education environments.

Due to the expansion of our Assessment & Therapy Services we have exciting roles to provide support to the Five Rivers integrated services (Fostering, Residential and Education) with opportunities for your own growth and personal development working with this range of professionals from these areas.

We have vacancies in the following areas – 

London – we have 5 roles across London these can be full or part time roles. 

Weymouth - we are looking for 1 full or part time.

Exeter – We are looking for 1 Full or Part time 

Bromsgrove/ Chesterfield - We are looking for 1 Part time which may lead to full time with growth of the service.

Your case loads and roles will be varied, and a work life balance can be achieved, working for a Social Enterprise you will be able to build relationships with our children, young people, staff and carers and be a part in Turning Children’s Lives around” every day. 

If have relevant experience relating to working with children and young people who have

experienced trauma and maltreatment as well as relevant registration HCPC or your HCPC is pending

If you feel you match our dedication and commitment to go ‘the extra mile’ in developing the best psychologically attachment & trauma informed care, then we can offer you outstanding prospects to become part of a developing service which strives to provide the best clinical services from Five Rivers Child care.

Salary Range:

£32,000 to £38,000 - Newly Qualified

£39,000 - £49,000 Experienced - with the chance to develop into senior principal roles

Do you have relevant experience relating to working with children and young people who have experienced trauma and maltreatment as well as relevant registration HCPC or HCPC Pending ?

If you feel you match our dedication and commitment to go ‘the extra mile’ in developing the best psychologically attachment & trauma informed care, then we can offer you outstanding prospects to become part of a developing service which strives to provide the best clinical services from Five Rivers Child care.

You will receive:

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, company pension scheme, healthcare scheme, employee referral scheme, employee assistance programme, Death in Service benefit.

Do not delay your application. For more information, please contact our recruitment team by calling 01722 435766 option 4 or Contact Caroline in [email protected] 

Solution 28 - Could you be part of the solution?                                            

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Project Co-Ordinator Solution 28 Placement Scheme – South West Fostering Service

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Co-ordinator to join Five Rivers, a leading Social Enterprise who has been “turning children’s lives around” since 1989.

You will be based in our Gloucestershire Office as part of our South West Fostering Service rated Good by Ofsted.

The Project Co-ordinator role will typically cover the Gloucestershire and Swindon areas of our South West Service.

Working for Five Rivers has many benefits arising from its commitment as a Social Enterprise to invest heavily in the services it provides to Foster Carers, children, and members of the staff team. A significant benefit for the person appointed to this post is that they will have a manageable workload and the support and resources to engage positively with foster carers, children and team colleagues.

Five Rivers works from a Trauma informed (ATIC) model with integration across our fostering, residential, clinical and education services to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.

You will be responsible for:

=         Co-ordinating and overseeing the Solution 28-day Placement Scheme.

=         Co-ordinate and oversee weekly progress meetings with Local Authority Commissioners.

=         Oversee and manage a recruitment campaign to grow the 28-day scheme.

=         Assist in undertaking initial visits to prospective foster carers.

=         Oversee and take part in the direct support of foster carers with a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision, monitoring and intervention.

=         Working within a Trauma informed practice model which is continually evolving in line with research and practice developments

=         Complete Form F Assessments as agreed by the Service Manager.

=         Promote and be part of our Children and Young People Participations strategy and events.

=         Work in collaboration with all colleagues and managers to achieve a high standard of service to foster carers and young people whilst meeting all Ofsted requirements.

You will receive:

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

=         Professional social work supervision provided by a Manager

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

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

=         Competitive annual leave allowance

=         Career progression opportunities

=         Market related salary plus car allowance

=         Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program

=         Perkbox discount scheme membership

=         Simply Health Membership

You will have:

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

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

=         A formal social work qualification

=         Experience of supervising staff

=         Be registered as a social worker with Social Work England

=         Have a valid driving license

=         The right to work in the UK

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

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

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

Job Type: 37 Hours per week

We are looking for Residential Childcare Workers to come and join our family at our home on the outskirts of Weymouth just 30 minutes from the town centre, with a beach nearby.

The home is a home from home for a solo placement where our incredible team support our young person aged 7-17.

Our aim is to provide an in-depth understanding of the young person’s life and how related patterns of behaviour affect everyday choices of how they live.

As a team we believe this will support our young person to reach their full life potential.

We aim to support the young people to be able to manage their emotions and behaviours in a more positive way by ensuring the home is a safe, positive, therapeutic environment in which our young person can thrive.

As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will walk into a small family friendly team who have developed strong bonds and relationships not only with our children but also with each other.

 The role offers new members of staff the opportunity to have a pleasant and enjoyable work life which will in no doubt offer you daily challenges and hurdles, as our children can demonstrate high level of challenging behaviour including physical and verbal aggression, in which you will learn how to cope with and be supported by the family of staff members working at the home.

We are looking for people who are strong minded, capable, have a secure understanding of what makes a positive person, open minded, not afraid to get involved. Who is easy going, relaxed, has a “Can do” attitude, smiley, happy, can learn quickly, is willing to go above and beyond, fun, outgoing but above all is Warm, Loving, Caring and Forgiving?

 To come and join our family and help support our children and share their important childhood memories. We need people who are willing to open their hearts, emotionally invest and prioritise our children’s needs because the achievements and experiences of our children are genuinely important to them.

If this is, you and you want to help give something back to our young people along with having a challenging and rewarding career then please apply here.

Essential Criteria:

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

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You will receive:

=         A generous annual leave allowance

• On-going training and learning through our L&D Team
• Company Pension scheme
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme
• Perk Box
• Death In Service Benefit
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Long service and recognition scheme

If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more, please contact [email protected] or apply online today

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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 have an excellent opportunity for a SEMH Primary Teacher to join our expanding educational service and our new school ‘Endeavour House School’ based in Ilford. 

Working alongside the Headteacher you will demonstrate a clear understanding of the challenges of delivering consistent, quality learning opportunities.

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, 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 upper 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.

You will receive.

=         Company Pension Scheme

=         Perk box

=         Simply Health Cash Back plan

=         Death In Service benefit

=         Professional Development

=         Pro-active approaches Training

To find out more about the role please contact our Recruitment Team on [email protected]

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,

Ccomplete 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 informatin please contact [email protected] 

 Team Leader - Residential - Salisbury 

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Our Residential Children’s homes in and around the Salisbury area have a great opportunity for a Team Leader or Experienced residential child care worker to join our Residential Services in and around the Salisbury Area 

Our children come from a traumatic start to life and as a team leader you will help guide the more junior members of the team to give these children a childhood with no trauma and be roles models for both children and staff.

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

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

A driver’s licence is essential for this role, as you will be driving with the children in the car. 

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

=         30 days holiday per year (22 days +8 bank holidays)

=         Company pension scheme

=         Employee Referral package

=         Perk Box - £100’s of high street discount 

=         Simply Health medical Cash Back scheme

=         Death In Service benefit

=         Employee Support Programme  

=         Level 4 in Children & Young People in Residential Services

=         Ongoing Training, Including all core subjects and Proactive Approaches

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

Emailing – [email protected] or by Calling 01722 435750 option 4

Ask to speak to Caroline or Danni

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

*New Home * - Team Leaders – Rochester, Kent 

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

Our New service is for young people aged 12+ upon admission, the young people will be with us for a tailored 16-week assessment led programme opening in Autumn 2021

as a team leader you will be responsible for leading shifts, preparing supervision for support staff as well as working closely with the Young People and their families.

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

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

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

A driver’s licence is essential for this role, as you will be driving with the Young People in the car. 

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

=         30 days holiday per year (22 days +8 bank holidays)

=         Company pension scheme

=         Employee Referral package

=         Perk Box - £100’s of high street discount 

=         Simply Health medical Cash Back scheme

=         Death In Service benefit

=         Employee Support Programme  

=         Level 4 in Children & Young People in Residential Services

=         Ongoing Training, Including all core subjects and Proactive Approaches

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

Emailing – [email protected] or by Calling 01722 435766  Ask to speak to Caroline or apply online today

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

Residential Support Workers - *NEW HOME* - Rochester – Kent 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Residential Support Workers to join our new home and new edge of care service based in Rochester ,Kent 

Our new service is tailored for young people aged 12+ , as a support worker you will be supporting, guiding and help shaping our young people’s future. 

As a support worker you will be able to contribute to the delivery of the highest standards of care, protection and support to children who require a 16 - week assessment (TALE) to identify the most suitable permanency placement and by facilitating their physical, social, psychological, and emotional development through the application of Five Rivers Attachment Trauma Informed Care (ATIC) practice model.

Ideally you will have Previous experience of working in a care sector with children and young people, working as part of a team, youth work sector is also desirable.

This role will include sleep in shifts where you will be paid an additional £36 Per sleep in, the role is full time 39 hours per week 39 hours per week on a flexible working shift pattern which includes working weekends, bank holidays, religious/ cultural celebrations, and sleep-in duties.

You must have a driving Licence and undertake an Enhanced DBS

You will also receive.

=         22 days + 8 bank holidays annual leave entitlement

=         Free Enhanced DBS

=         Simply Health Medical Cash Back Plan

=         Perk Box – giving £100’s of high street Discounts. 

=         Death In Service Benefit

=         Company Pension Scheme

=         NVQ in Residential Child Care

=         Clear Career Pathway for further development

=         Outstanding in-house training along with external training providers

=         Pro-Active approaches Training

=         Employee Support Programmes

=         Ongoing support, supervision and development from our fantastic leadership team

If you are interested in the role please complete and application form by visiting five-rivers.org or by calling the recruitment team on 01722 435766  and speak with Caroline 

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

Teacher – Orpington Kent 

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Five Rivers Child Care is a leading independent, Social Enterprise that works with ‘Looked-after Children’ who need specialist care, throughout England and Ireland. 

Our education services play a fundamental role in helping young people recover from traumatic adverse childhood experiences. Our therapeutic approach is base don building trust and relationships. Our teams and facilities provide warm and consistent environments where pupils develop positive behaviour.

Our small independent school in Orpington, Clannad rated ‘GOOD’ by Ofsted (please see link below), is a small intimate learning environment that is well organised, calm and tranquil, creating a safe and nurturing environment in which pupils can work and learn. There is a broad and balanced curriculum in operation which engages with the pupils in a range of learning experiences, including learning outside the classroom, regular educational visits, and opportunities to contribute to the local community.

The Role:

• Successful candidates must have Qualified Teacher Status
• You will possess exceptional knowledge of working in a primary school setting
• Have experience of working in a SEMH school
• You will need to have high expectations of behaviour and an ability to maximise all lesson time to provide students with high quality learning
• This post will provide opportunities to lead, challenge and innovate whilst the school continues its journey to success and stability

You will also receive.

•      Generous annual leave entitlement (to be taken during school holiday’s) 
•      Free Enhanced DBS
•      Simply Health Medical Cash Back Plan
•      Perk Box – giving £100’s of high street Discounts. 
•      Death In Service Benefit
•      Company Pension Scheme
•      Clear Career Pathway for further development
•      Outstanding in-house training along with external training providers
•      Pro-Active approaches Training
•      Employee Support Programmes
•      Ongoing support, supervision and development from our fantastic leadership team

If you are interested in the role please complete and application form by visiting five-rivers.org or by calling the recruitment team on 01722 435750 and speak with Caroline  / Danni  

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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

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​Assessment Service Lead – Clinical Psychologist

We have a unique opportunity for an Assessment Service Lead – Clinical Psychologist

Based in London.  

Your key task is to develop and grow a new psychological assessment service initially focusing on the North West London area and then growing the service to meet the needs of other London Boroughs and Local Authorities.

You will ensure that the Five Rivers Assessment & Therapy offer of ‘psychological assessment’ meets all necessary standards of quality and soundness of assessment, formulation and opinion.

You will play a lead in the development and the delivery of the assessment service and harness your clinical expertise secure the best outcomes when working with professionals both within member of the wider A&T team and externally from Five Rivers (Local Authorities).

Please see Job Description for Key Criteria

https://fiveriverschildcareltd.peoplehr.net/Handlers/RichTextEditorImageDownload.ashx?file=/20.07.21_Assessment_Service_lead (003).pdf 

Five Rivers Child Care is a social enterprise, we have been turning children’s lives around since 1989, working for Five Rivers Child Care not only will you be able to work with our children, families, and Staff you will also receive the following 

• 25 Days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Death In Service Benefit
• Simply Heath – Medical cash back Plan 
• Perk Box - £100’s of high street discounts 
• Employee Support Programmes
• Long Service recognition

If you are interested in find more out about the role please contact Caroline on 07545 661471 – or email [email protected] for an application form

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.

Specialist Clinical Practitioner – Clinical Psychologist

We are looking for a Specialist Clinical Practitioner – Clinical Psychologist for our New Assessment Led Residential young persons home based in Rochester, in Kent 

You will support with the understanding and managing risk to improve outcomes for children and young people who enter the assessment service and ensure excellent support to the teams.

You will play a lead on the delivery of the assessment service and harness your clinical expertise secure the best outcomes when working with professionals both within and externally from Five Rivers.

A clear focus will be on the primary task of the service which is to ensure effective transitions for each of the children and young people to the most optimal placement environment e.g.,

•        Foster care
•        Return to family care.
•        Residential care
•        Other identified care options

Five Rivers Child Care is a social enterprise, we have been turning children’s lives around since 1989, working for Five Rivers Child Care not only will you be able to work with our children, families, and Staff you will also receive the following 

• 25 Days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Death In Service Benefit
• Simply Heath – Medical cash back Plan 
• Perk Box - £100’s of high street discounts 
• Employee Support Programmes
• Long Service recognition

please read the role profile  

https://fiveriverschildcareltd.peoplehr.net/Handlers/RichTextEditorImageDownload.ashx?file=/06072021_Role_Profile_Clincal_Psychologist_Medway.pdf 

If you are interested in find more out about the role please contact Caroline on 07545 661471 – or email [email protected] for an application form

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

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

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

Our schools and 1ACE Provision offer a balance of academic studies, physical and outdoor education, vocational studies, and personal development programmes for those who have had limited success in formal education, or who have struggled in specialist settings.

We are looking for the following.

Primary Teacher KS1,-KS3

Secondary Teacher (Maths and English Beneficial)

You will be teaching our Children and Young People in the Manchester and surrounding areas

We are looking for Innovative and Creative Teachers with experience of working with children who are SEMH, to join our friendly teams at our Outreach provisions in Manchester 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 Lead teacher 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 curriculum.
• Line management of Learning Support staff.
• Robust baseline, assessing and tracking of both traditional and non-traditional curriculum 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 focused, positive approach to operational challenges.

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. 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.

You will receive:

•  Perk box
•  Simply health medical cash back plan
•  Company pension scheme
•  Death in Service Benefit
•  Proactive approaches training
• Ongoing development and support

If you are interested in the role do not delay and contact our recruitment team and request and application at [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 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.

Residential Child Care Workers - Leeds

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

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

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

Requirements

• Must have a Full UK Driving license.
• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues and external customers. 
• Able to actively listen to others.
• Ability to work individulaly and as part of a team.
• Be calm in situations of crisis and follow the lead of a shift leader .
• Must have a passion for working with children.
• QCF Level 3 / 4  in Children and Young people  is desirable. If you do not have either of these qualifications, we will put you through this.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and achieve the Level 4 diploma in Children and Young people.

 what you will recieve 

• A generous annual leave allowance
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Company Pension scheme
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Perk Box High Street Discounts
• We will pay for your qualification – Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes

If you have experience in working with children in with children or simply have the passion to make a difference we would love to hear from you!

Please do not delay in applying, simply apply directly to fill out an application form or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 option 4 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 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

Supervising Social Worker  – South West Fostering Service

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

We need your experience and skills as a Fostering Social Worker to provide tailored support to our Foster Carers and young people throughout the Bristol, Somerset and Gloucester areas. You will join an established and experienced team of Fostering Social Workers delivering trauma informed practice and support alongside our service Clinician and a team of Fostering Support Workers.

We offer opportunities for your progression and further training within the organisation; we are proud to have our ethos accredited with a Gold Investors in People award. You will receive regular supervision and support including individual and group Clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychologist/clinician.  You will also be able to develop your practice and experience through the opportunities to integrate with our clinical, education and residential service provision.

You will also receive:

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

=         Professional social work supervision provided by a Manager

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

=         Competitive annual leave allowance

=         Career progression opportunities

=         Market related salary plus on call allowance plus car allowance

=         Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program

=         Perkbox discount scheme membership

 To be successful in this position you will need:

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

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

=         A formal social work qualification

=         To be registered as a social worker with Social Work England

=         A valid driving license

=         The right to work in the UK

We’d love to give you more information on this key role and can arrange for an informal chat with our Fostering Service Manager if you’d find that helpful:  simply email our recruitment team at [email protected]

Supervising Social Worker  – South West Fostering Service

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

You will be based in our Gloucestershire Office as part of our South West Service rated Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted.

The service covers the Gloucestershire and Swindon areas

Working for Five Rivers has many benefits arising from its commitment as a Social Enterprise to invest heavily in the services it provides to Foster Carers, children, and members of the staff team. A significant benefit for the person appointed to this post is that they will have a manageable case load and the support and resources to engage positively with foster carers and children.

Five Rivers works from a Trauma informed (ATIC) model with integration across our fostering, residential, clinical and education services to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.

You will be responsible for:

=         Direct support of foster carers within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision, monitoring and intervention.

=         Working within a Trauma informed practice model which is continually evolving in line with research and practice developments

=         Assist in undertaking initial visits to prospective foster carers and join carer recruitment activities.

=         Complete Form F Assessments

=         Be part of our Children and Young People Participations strategy and events

=         Work in collaboration with all colleagues and managers to achieve a high standard of service to foster carers and young people whilst meeting all Ofsted requirements.

=         Taking part in our Out of Hours support to foster carers on a rota basis

You will receive:

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

=         Professional social work supervision provided by a Manager

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

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

=         Competitive annual leave allowance

=         Career progression opportunities

=         Market related salary plus on call allowance plus car allowance

=         Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program

=         Perkbox discount scheme membership

=         Simply Health Membership

You will have

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

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

=         A formal social work qualification

=         Be registered as a social worker with Social Work England

=         Have a valid driving license

=         The right to work in the UK

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

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

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

Job Type: 37.5 Hours per week

Salary Range: £29,000 - £33,444 per year plus Car allowance plus out of hours on call allowance. 

Higher Level Teaching Assistants – Leeds, 

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

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 Fountain House school is rated outstanding by ofsted, the school 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 children who would have had experience of an Adverse Childhood Experience. Our ATIC model (Attachment Trauma Informed Care) approach boosts confidence, self-esteem and helps our young people to develop skills to be a successful learner.

This approach is used to recognise and reduce barriers to learning and create a personalised curriculum.

We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of the national curriculum framework and differentiation. Ideally, we would like you to have gained an education standard of up to degree level, whilst showing evidence of vocational education or experience relevant to this post. Having experience of working with SEMH children would be advantageous

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Working at Five Rivers Child Care you will receive:

=         Generous annual leave entitlement (not to be taken during term time)

=         Free Enhanced DBS

=         Simply Health Medical Cash Back Plan

=         Perk Box – giving £100’s of high street Discounts. 

=         Death In Service Benefit

=         Company Pension Scheme

=         Clear Career Pathway for further development

=         Outstanding in-house training along with external training providers

=         Pro-Active approaches Training

=         Employee Support Programmes

=         Ongoing support, supervision, and development from our fantastic leadership team

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If you are interested in the role please complete and application form by visiting five-rivers.org or by calling the recruitment team on 01722 435750 option 4  and speak with Danni  

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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

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

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

The Salisbury based team are part of the South & South East Service but you will be working predominantly within the Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire areas.  You will be part of a fast-growing team working with Supervising Social Workers/Senior Practitioners to further develop the service.

Responsibilities include:

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

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

Desired skills and requirements:

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

Benefits:             

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

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For more information please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or by calling 01722  435766 

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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The Fostering Company North East is part of the Five Rivers Child Care Group. Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise committed to transforming the lives of children and young people through reinvesting their surplus in children’s futures. Established in 1989 we have been providing an outstanding fostering service which is committed to providing caring families to children who need them the most.

Due to our continuing service development, we are seeking to appoint a Fostering Support Worker to provide support to our Supervising Social Workers and Foster Carers throughout the Newcastle, Gateshead, South Shields, North Shields, Sunderland, County Durham, Northumberland, Morpeth, South Tyneside and North Tyneside in the northeast region.

This exciting and important role requires a range of tasks working directly with children and young people, Foster Carers and other professionals to ensure quality outcomes for children/young people.

The Killingworth based team are part of the North East Service but you will be working predominantly within the ​Newcastle, Gateshead, South Shields, North Shields, Sunderland, County Durham, Northumberland, Morpeth, South Tyneside and North Tyneside in the northeast region.  You will be part of a fast-growing team working with Supervising Social Workers/Senior Practitioners to further develop the service.

Responsibilities include:

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

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

Desired skills and requirements:

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

Benefits:             

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

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For more information please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or by calling 01722  435766 

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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The Five Rivers Fostering Service has an opportunity for an Agency Decision Maker to join our fostering service. our plans are to improve the quality of the service it provides to foster carers, children and young people, in order to achieve this we have an opportunity for  two Agency Decision Makers (ADM) to support its Fostering Panels.

These are part time roles working 37 hours per month in a flexible way where working patterns and hours will be largely self-managed, while being responsive to the schedule and regulatory requirements of the assessment, approval and review of our Foster Carers.

The people in these roles will work with designated Fostering Panels supporting our Registered Services across England, and will be managed by someone outside of these Registered Services.

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While this role must have a degree of independence it is expected that the post holders will develop close and positive working relationships with staff in the Registered Services for whom they undertake the ADM role.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of five years’ experience as a Fostering Service Registered Manager.

• Experience of undertaking an ADM role in either a statutory or independent sector setting.

• Working with a wide range of professionals and foster carers.

Please note this position is 37 hours per month

Working at five Rivers you will also receive: 

• Holiday Allowance 
• Perk Box (high street discounts)
• Company pension Scheme 
• Death in Service Benefit 
• Employee Support Programmes 
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back plan 

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Role Profile: 

20210609_Role Profile -Fostering Agency Decision Maker sept 21.pdf​

For more information about the role please contact - Caroline in our recruitment team by emailing [email protected]  or calling  01722 435766 

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

Supervising Social Worker  – Bromsgrove

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supervising Social Worker to join Five Rivers, a leading Social Enterprise who has been “turning children’s lives around” since 1989.
You will be based in our Bromsgrove Office as part of our Midlands & North Region rated GOOD by Ofsted.

The service essentially covers the West Midlands that includes, Bromsgrove, Birmingham, Nuneaton, Rugby, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Leicestershire and surrounding areas in line with our growth and development strategy.
Working for Five Rivers has many benefits arising from its commitment as a Social Enterprise to invest heavily in the services it provides to Foster Carers, children, and members of the staff team. A significant benefit for the person appointed to this post is that they will have a manageable case load and the support and resources to engage positively with foster carers and children.
Five Rivers works from a Trauma informed (ATIC) model with integration across our fostering, residential, clinical and education services to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people. 
You will be joining developing service with an impressive carer recruitment pipeline.  Bromsgrove is one of four offices that form part of the Midlands and North Region.

You will be responsible for:

• Direct support of foster carers within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision, monitoring and intervention.
• Working within a Trauma informed practice model which is continually evolving in line with research and practice developments
• Assist in undertaking initial visits to prospective foster carers and join carer recruitment activities.
• Complete Form F Assessments 
• Be part of our Children and Young People Participations strategy and events
• Work in collaboration with all colleagues and managers to achieve a high standard of service to foster carers and young people whilst meeting all Ofsted requirements.
• Taking part in our Out of Hours support to foster carers on a rota basis

You will receive:

• Formal induction and training in our paperless electronic recording and management system (CHARMs)
• Access to the ASYE Programme for newly qualified social workers
• Professional social work supervision provided by a Manager                                                                  
• Individual and group Clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychologist/clinician.
• Opportunities to integrate with our clinical, education and residential service provision
• Competitive annual leave allowance 
• Career progression opportunities
• Market related salary plus on call allowance 
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program
• Perkbox discount scheme membership
• Simply Health Membership 

You will have
• The desire to be a team player who wants to achieve best possible outcomes for all our children and foster carers
• Experience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people in social care 
• A formal social work qualification
• Be registered as a social worker with Social Work England 
• Have a valid driving license 
• The right to work in the UK

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

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

Our schools and 1ACE Provision offer a balance of academic studies, physical and outdoor education, vocational studies, and personal development programmes for those who have had limited success in formal education, or who have struggled in specialist settings.

We are looking for the following.

Primary Teacher KS1,-KS3

Secondary Teacher (Maths and English Beneficial)

You will be teaching our Children and Young People in the Rochdale 

We are looking for Innovative and Creative Teachers with experience of working with children who are SEMH, to join our friendly teams at our Outreach provisions in ​Rochdale  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 Lead teacher 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 curriculum.
• Line management of Learning Support staff.
• Robust baseline, assessing and tracking of both traditional and non-traditional curriculum 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 focused, positive approach to operational challenges.

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. 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.

You will receive:

= Perk box

= Simply health medical cash back plan

= Company pension scheme

= Death in Service Benefit

= Proactive approaches training

= Ongoing development and support

If you are interested in the role do not delay and contact our recruitment team and request and application 01722 735466

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 is a Social Enterprise committed to transforming the lives of children and young people through reinvesting their surplus in children’s futures.

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

For more information please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or by calling 01722  435766

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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Fostering Operations Manager-Service Development

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Founded in 1989, Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise committed to turning children’s lives around. We provide a range of services to looked-after children including fostering, residential care, education and assessment and therapy. All of our services are underpinned by our clinical and therapeutic approach and these services work closely to ensure continuity for children and Young People who need it most.

Five Rivers has a Strategic Plan to ensure that the great services we provide continue to develop and grow in our existing areas of operation and also in new locations across England.

The Fostering Service growth plans are a key element to the overall Strategic Plan and there is an ambitious development programme to increase the number and type of Foster Placements we provide across our eight Registered Services with specific Development Areas associated with four of these services. We are also building on niche areas of fostering activity we have developed in some services and we wish to develop these further.

Alongside these growth plans we recognise that we need to be further developing our infrastructure to support this growth in the following areas:

• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Requirements.
• Staff and Foster Carer training and development.
• Children and Young Peoples Engagement and Participation.
• Integrated working with other Five Rivers services.
• Tendering and commissioning activity.

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We are now recruiting an Operations Manager to oversee and manage the Development Areas and other infrastructure activities, in collaboration with existing operational staff within the service and the wider organisation to ensure that the aspirations for the service are planned, implemented and delivered.

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The person appointed will be part of the Fostering Service Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and will work closely with other members of this team to ensure the Strategic and Operational imperatives are delivered successfully.

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We are looking for someone to fill this role who shares our commitment to high standards of service to Children and Young People, Foster Carers and our Local Authority partners. The person appointed will need to demonstrate that they can turn this commitment into action through strong and innovative leadership and management skills coupled with an energetic and practical approach to service development and delivery. 

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The person appointed will have a key role in developing closer working relationships with managers from the associated Five Rivers services to ensure that collaborative working

opportunities are maximised in line with the Five Rivers Strategic Plan.

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This a key role to lead on the areas of development outlined above and to support the SLT to take the Fostering Service through a period of growth and cultural development as a means of achieving our mission of increasing the number of Children and Young People whose lives we turn around as a result of the great services we provide.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package for the person appointed to this role.

you will also receive:-

• 25 days holiday per year + 8 bank holidays 
  
• Company pension scheme 
• Simply Health 
• Perk Box 
• Death in Service Benefit 
• employee support programmes
  

Role Profile: 

20201013_Role Profile_ Fostering_Operations_Manager-Service Development.pdf​

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If you believe you have the necessary skills, qualities and energy to be able to fill this Operations Manager post and would like a further discussion please contact Caroline our recruitment partner to arrange an informal discussion. by emailing [email protected] or calling 07545 661471 

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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

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

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

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

Responsibilities include:

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

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

Desired skills and requirements:

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

Benefits:             

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

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Role Profile :  20200122_Role_Profile_Fostering_Support_Worker.docx

For more information please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or by calling 01722  435766 

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

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

The Chesterfield based team are part of the Midlands& North Fostering Service but you will be working predominantly within the Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire​ areas.  You will be part of a fast-growing team working with Supervising Social Workers/Senior Practitioners to further develop the service.

Responsibilities include:

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

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

This role is 26.5 hours per week 

Desired skills and requirements:

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

Benefits:             

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

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Role Profile :  20200122_Role_Profile_Fostering_Support_Worker.docx

For more information please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or by calling 01722  435766 

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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Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise committed to transforming the lives of children and young people through reinvesting their surplus in children’s futures.

Due to recent expansion we are looking recruit Independent Panel Members to advise on Foster Carer’s for our West Country Fostering Service.

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

For more information please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or by calling 01722  435766

​Role: Role Profile - Panel Member.doc​

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.

Placements Data Entry Clerk – Fostering Services

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Placements Data Entry Clerk to join Five Rivers, a leading Social Enterprise who has been “turning children’s lives around” since 1989.

All our national Fostering Services receive significant referrals from all Local Authorities.  The placements data entry clerk is responsible for uploading referral data onto the organisations data base (CHARMS) and will assist the placement officers in their work within our regional offices as well as their relationship with placing authorities.

Working for Five Rivers has many benefits arising from its commitment as a Social Enterprise to invest heavily in the services it provides to Foster Carers, children, and members of the staff team. A significant benefit for the person appointed to this post is that they will have a manageable workload load and the support and resources to engage positively with referring local authorities as our customer basis. Five Rivers works from a Trauma informed (ATIC) model with integration across our fostering, residential, clinical and education services to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.

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You will be responsible for:

• Uploading referral data to the CHARMS data base.
• Running reports and producing charts and graphs from the data base to support carer recruitment.
• Assist Placement Officers in Local Authority and OFSTED monitoring returns
• Other related referral data and reports as required.
• Assist the Placements Officers in processing placement referrals received from Local Authorities from all designated local authorities.
• Working as part of our national placement officer team and attend relevant meetings and supervision.
• Work in collaboration with all colleagues and managers to achieve a high standard of service to foster carers and young people whilst meeting all Ofsted requirements.

You will receive:

• Formal induction and training in our paperless electronic recording and management system (CHARMs)
• Professional supervision provided by Senior Placements Officer
• Support from other Placement Officers/Data Entry Clerk across the fostering service.
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Career progression opportunities
• Market related salary
• Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program
• Perkbox discount scheme membership
• Simply Health Membership

The role is for 22.5 hours per week 

You will have

• The desire to be a team player who wants to achieve best possible outcomes for all our children and foster carers
• The right to work in the UK

Role Profile:  Role Profile Placements Data Entry Clerk Sept 2021 (003).pdf

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

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

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

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 Kitchen Technician 

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

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

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

For this role you need to: 

• Have the Right to Work in the UK 
• Have good communication Skills
• Be over the Age of 16 years old 
• Clear DBS - (we will help with this) 

You will receive

• Up to £8.91 per hour (national minimum wage for your age and experience)
• Holiday Allowance
• Perk Box
• Simply Health 
• Company Pension Scheme
  

for more information about the role please apply today or contact the recruitment Team at [email protected]  

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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

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HLTA - 1 Ace Rochdale 

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 Innovative and Creative Higher-Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our friendly teams at our Outreach provisions in Rochdale. 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 Lead Teacher and other Teachers you will support with learning activities, help plan lessons, prepare teaching materials and resources. You will give clear and effective teaching to secure pupil progress whilst assessing the development, progress, and attainment of pupils. You are also contributing to an integrated model of care and 1ACE outreach developmental plan whist supporting the pupils, recognising, and responding to their individual needs

We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of the national curriculum framework and differentiation. Ideally, we would like you to have gained an education standard of up to degree level, whilst showing evidence of vocational education or experience relevant to this post. Having experience of working with SEMH children would be advantageous.

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

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

if you are interested in the role please get in contact with our recruitment team  or compete and application online today email us at [email protected] or call 01722 350750 option 4 

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.