Vacancies

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 Liverpool, on an initial 12-month FTC (with the view to going permanent). In this role you would be expected to ensure all children and young people within our care are secure and receiving the best possible educational provision and outcomes.

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

• Working with children with Social, Emotional, Behavioural, and additional needs.
• Researching, planning, preparing, and delivering outstanding lessons.
• Developing and delivering flexible and purposeful, individualised 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 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.

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. 

Deputy Head Teacher 

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

Park House School in Taunton  works with children who have social, emotional and emerging mental health needs. The school is based  in a quiet area of Taunton, providing a safe and nurturing environment for anxious, vulnerable pupils unable to sustain a mainstream placement.

Our educational offer is a balance of academic studies, physical and outdoor education, vocational studies and personal development programmes. Where the children are taught in small groups or on a one to one basis.  Bite-size learning based on personal interests and community issues engages pupils – helping extend their concentration

We are looking for a Deputy Head Teacher who will be responsible for Curriculum and Assessment. 

Working alongside our fantastic Head Teacher based at Park House school, you will be the lead on curriculum development and quality within the school, supporting the staff team through leadership and development, you will also be the lead on evaluation on standards of teaching and learning , supporting the growth of Park House and 1Ace

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.

for more information please contact Caroline in our Recruitment Team, Recruitment@five-rivers.org or call 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.

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

You will support potential foster carers through the form f process and panel process, undertake competence based Form F Assessments, work closely with other members of the Five Rivers Child Care Family Placement Service, return the completed Form F Assessment report and all supporting documentation to the company, complete the Form F Assessment within a timescale of between 12 -14 weeks and be submitted to Five Rivers Child Care for quality assurance process, complete all amendments/follow ups requests once the Form F Assessment has been vetted by Five Rivers Child Care and prior to presentation to one of Five Rivers Child Care Fostering service panels and present the family to the fostering service panel once all documentation has been signed off.

Essential Criteria:

• Recognised professional social work qualification. (DipSW or equivalent)
• Must have HCPC registration
• Knowledge of childcare legislation and other relevant legislation/initiatives pertaining to foster care.
• Experience of working within a fostering service
• Experience of undertaking competence-based Form F Assessments
• Willingness to work on a flexible basis, e.g. evenings and weekends.
• Ability to produce high-quality written assessment reports.
• Confidence and proficiency in presenting to Fostering Panels.
• Clean driving license and own transport. 

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

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

Five Rivers is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer

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.

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

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

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

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

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 Recruitment@five-rivers.org 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.

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. 

We are seeking to appoint a Supervising Social Worker Full -Time basis, to provide quality support and supervision to our Foster Carers throughout the Newcastle-Upon-Tyne area. Reporting into the office rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, your role will be one of importance to the carers and children.

The Fostering Compnay North East is part of the Five Rivers Child Care family, a Social Enterprise committed to transforming the lives of children and young people and turning children’s lives around in children’s futures.

Due to recent expansion we are looking recruit Independent Fostering Panel Chair to advise on Foster Carer’s for our our Fostering Company North east Service based in Newcastle. 

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 or contact Recruitment@five-rivers.org

As a Panel Chair you will be paid £300 per panel

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

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

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 Recruitment@five-rivers.org or

call and speak with Caroline  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.

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 Somerset and Bristol Offices as part of our South West Service rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted.

The service covers Somerset, Bristol, Gloucester and Swindon, with the role being based in the Bristol/Somerset team.

As one of our Supervising Social Workers your main duties will be to provide a quality service to our carers and young people. This will mean working closely with approved foster carers to support trauma informed practice and promote positive outcomes for the young people placed with the organisation.

Five Rivers is a social enterprise, and this has many benefits. 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 separates us from other providers and is evidenced by our Gold Investors in People Award.

If you are successful in your application you can look forward to working in an established and experienced team of child-centred, dedicated professionals including, social workers, fostering support workers and the service clinician who informs our therapeutic practice.  

Your Role and Responsibilities will include:

=         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

=         Undertaking initial visits to prospective foster carers and taking part in carer recruitment activities.

=         Completing Form F Assessments

=         Organising and supporting Children and Young People’s participation events.

=         Working 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

 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

Do not delay your application. For more information please e-mail our recruitment team at Recruitment@five-rivers.org or

call and speak with Caroline  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.

Would you like to be part of supporting children and young people to transform their lives?

Do you have excellent skills in data management with high levels of numeracy, literacy and research-based knowledge?

Five Rivers Assessment & Therapy Service is currently recruiting for a new Graduate Research Assistant to support the team based in Salisbury.

This is a full time and permanent position.

In order to be considered for the role, you will need to demonstrate a Strong interest in Children in Care, Children with Trauma and Abuse. Well-read around relevant material would also be an advantage. You will need to be confident, and personable. You will need to be able to work on your own and as part of a team.

You will ensure the efficient maintenance (data collection, drafting of feedback reports etc.) of one of the largest research projects currently underway in the UK focusing on improving outcomes for Looked after children. You will need to demonstrate a good attention to detail in order to effectively analyse and assimilate of psychological information and maintain accurate records.

Our benefits include; company pension scheme, simply Health Medical cash back plan , discounts in many high street shops, leisure facilities and restaurants, employee referral scheme and employee assistance programme.

You will also be an integral member of a creative and innovative Assessment and Therapy service and have opportunities to take part in research and CPD.

if you are intersted in this role please contact Recruitment@five-rivers.org for further 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

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