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Five Rivers Child Care is a leading Social Enterprise dedicated to turning children’s lives around. We have over 33 years of experience in supporting the recovery of looked after children who have experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect.

Over the years, we have developed a robust, evidence-based, therapeutic approach to care – our Attachment and Trauma Informed Care approach (ATIC™).

As part of our mission, we are now sharing our knowledge and expertise more widely, via an exciting and innovative new service – Midhurst Children’s Therapeutic Services (MCTS).

We are looking for an Assistant Psychological Practitioner in the Newbury area who can support our team of psychologists and psychotherapists with their assessment and therapy activities within the residential services MCTS supports.

This a long-term role for somebody willing and committed to developing and grow within this new service team (MCTS).  We will invest in the right candidate, to support their professional development via supervision, training, and further opportunities as the service expands.

Your key responsibilities:

• To support the Residential Clinician (a qualified Psychologist or Psychotherapist) in their day-to-day activities, including:
• therapeutic work with children and young people,
• reflective practice groups with team members,
• training delivery,
• assessment and formulation etc.
• To coordinate residential referrals and work alongside the Residential Clinician to support shared decision-making regarding the appropriateness of a placement for a young person.
• To oversee and administer the psychological assessment process for young people in therapeutic care services.
• To be trained to undertake a range of psychological assessments, including Story Stem Assessments for children identified through our assessment process.

Role requirements:

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• Experience in a relevant area of work, such as providing care, education, support work, etc.
• A degree-level qualification or equivalent that demonstrates psychological knowledge, including an understanding of assessment and/or research methods.
• A willingness and commitment to develop and grow within the team.

Full Role Profile: ATIC Assistant Psychological Practitioner_Role Profile_May 2023.pdf

You will receive:

• Salary: £22,000-25,000 (depending on level of experience)
• 25 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced DBS check and update service
• SimplyHealth employee healthcare cashback scheme
• PerkBox online benefit programme for employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Ongoing personal development and support, including access to an online CPD platform, Therapeutic Care training, Story Stem Assessment Training, and Clinical Trauma Specialist Certification
• Collegiate support and supervision from a multidisciplinary team, including clinical supervision, a peer buddy to support you through your induction, monthly reflective space, and business meetings.
• Fully-funded 2-day team development events three times a year.

Reasons to join us:

As an Assessment and Therapy team, we have a strong emphasis on staff well-being, collaboration, connection, and integration, and an open, curious, and reflective ethos. We celebrate and respect our individual, social and cultural identities and foster a culture of psychological safety.

Although we work as independent practitioners within each region or service, you will work in partnership with the larger assessment and therapy service, with access to their training, reflective practice, support, resources, and sense of community.

You will receive monthly clinical supervision, as well as participate in a monthly reflective practice space. When you join us, you will be allocated a Peer Buddy, to guide and support you through your induction and probation period, alongside your Clinical Supervisor.

Every member of our team has completed or is working toward certification as a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (individuals and families), as well as Therapeutic Care Training and Story Stem Assessment Training. In addition, each member of the team gains access to an online training platform, which includes CPD-accredited training courses with renowned clinicians, such as Drs Bessel Van Der Kolk, Janina Fisher, and Pat Ogden.

We place high importance on developing our staff team and ensuring that we provide opportunities for flexibility, variety, and career progression.

We meet for 2 fully-funded team development days three times a year, to connect as a team, and think about ways to continue to grow, develop, and progress. These days are always a highlight, as we think big and make things happen.

Do not delay your application. For more information about this role, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or call 01722 435750 option 2

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We are recruiting for our residential children’s home in Orpington, Kent. We are a social enterprise that provides caring, bespoke residential homes for young people aged 7-18 who have had a difficult start to life. You will join a team of compassionate, child-focused adults whose mission is to give the best experiences to our children and young people. You will also be supported as part of a bigger team with our integrated services including our Clinical and education colleagues. We specialise in trauma-informed care following our therapeutic model to help their lives around.

You won’t need specific experience for this role - we will train, teach, and guide you with all you will need to know to be successful. We are looking for people who want to make a difference to a young person, and who are patient and resilient when times are challenging.

As a Children Support Worker, you will be involved in events and activities including:

• Kayaking, rock climbing, swimming, skating, arts and crafts, beach adventures and walks in the forest, movie nights, and even camping in the back garden- you name it we will do it!
• Being a role model guiding and supporting our children to make good choices.
• Cleaning, cooking meals, maintaining the home, and learning new skills like nutritional meal planning, first aid, Health & Safety, and gardening: the list is endless.
• Developing your professional career as a children’s support worker through the Level 4 apprenticeship in residential childcare
• Clear career pathways for your future development

Part of the role involves some overnight stays in the home You will need to do between 2 and 3 of these ‘sleep-ins’ per week. For each sleep-in you would receive an additional £50 per night - if you completed nine sleep-ins per month, you could earn an additional £4500 per year to help towards that well-deserved holiday!

You will need to have good written, verbal, and IT communication skills, know how to have fun, and understand the importance of play to children.

We will support you to achieve your Level 4 Qualifications. Ideally, you will have a full driving licence and be over the age of 19.

Why join Five Rivers?
We are a social enterprise. Our homes are run by kind, compassionate, and resilient people who give children a sense of security they may have struggled to find until now. These individuals open their hearts to the children they look after, forming deep connections that help turn children’s lives around. They are dependable, responsible role models and their positive influence can last a lifetime.

We are an award-winning organisation: we are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold Award, Children & Young People’s Employer of the Year, and Apprenticeship Providers’ Employer of the Year.

Looking after you is important, so we offer benefits to provide you with a range of support.

• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) of annual leave (plus a holiday purchase scheme)
• 3-week rolling rota given 6 weeks in advance.
• £50 per sleep-in payment on top of your salary
• Simplyhealth – medical cash-back plan
• Perk Box – 100’s of high street and web-based discounts
• Ongoing training and support through our Learning & Development Team, with in-house and external trainers.
• We will pay for your Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• Employee Support programs including 24/7 GP service, counselling, and advice.
• Long Service award scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave package for mothers with over one year’s service.
• Meals as part of a family when on shift
• Blue Light discount card eligibility.
• Refer a Friend bonus!.
• Foster Carer Referral bonus!

Hours
On average 39 hours a week for full-time,

However, if you are interested in part-time hours, we would also love to hear from you.

Talk to our recruitment team today and make a difference in children’s lives by calling 01722 435750 option 2 or email us at [email protected]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young People. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check (the cost of which will be met by us).

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

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We are recruiting for our residential children’s home in Taunton, Somerset. We are a social enterprise that provides caring, bespoke residential homes for young people aged 7-18 who have had a difficult start to life. You will join a team of compassionate, child-focused adults whose mission is to give the best experiences to our children and young people. You will also be supported as part of a bigger team with our integrated services including our Clinical and education colleagues. We specialise in trauma-informed care following our therapeutic model to help their lives around.

You won’t need specific experience for this role - we will train, teach, and guide you with all you will need to know to be successful. We are looking for people who want to make a difference to a young person, and who are patient and resilient when times are challenging.

As a Children Support Worker, you will be involved in events and activities including:

• Kayaking, rock climbing, swimming, skating, arts and crafts, beach adventures and walks in the forest, movie nights, and even camping in the back garden- you name it we will do it!
• Being a role model guiding and supporting our children to make good choices.
• Cleaning, cooking meals, maintaining the home, and learning new skills like nutritional meal planning, first aid, Health & Safety, and gardening: the list is endless.
• Developing your professional career as a children’s support worker through the Level 4 apprenticeship in residential childcare
• Clear career pathways for your future development

Part of the role involves some overnight stays in the home You will need to do between 2 and 3 of these ‘sleep-ins’ per week. For each sleep-in you would receive an additional £50 per night - if you completed nine sleep-ins per month, you could earn an additional £4500 per year to help towards that well-deserved holiday!

You will need to have good written, verbal, and IT communication skills, know how to have fun, and understand the importance of play to children.

We will support you to achieve your Level 4 Qualifications. Ideally, you will have a full driving licence and be over the age of 19.

Why join Five Rivers?
We are a social enterprise. Our homes are run by kind, compassionate, and resilient people who give children a sense of security they may have struggled to find until now. These individuals open their hearts to the children they look after, forming deep connections that help turn children’s lives around. They are dependable, responsible role models and their positive influence can last a lifetime.

We are an award-winning organisation: we are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold Award, Children & Young People’s Employer of the Year, and Apprenticeship Providers’ Employer of the Year.

Looking after you is important, so we offer benefits to provide you with a range of support.

• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) of annual leave (plus a holiday purchase scheme)
• 3-week rolling rota given 6 weeks in advance.
• £50 per sleep-in payment on top of your salary
• Simplyhealth – medical cash-back plan
• Perk Box – 100’s of high street and web-based discounts
• Ongoing training and support through our Learning & Development Team, with in-house and external trainers.
• We will pay for your Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• Employee Support programs including 24/7 GP service, counselling, and advice.
• Long Service award scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave package for mothers with over one year’s service.
• Meals as part of a family when on shift
• Blue Light discount card eligibility.
• Refer a Friend bonus!.
• Foster Carer Referral bonus!

Hours
On average 39 hours a week for full-time,

However, if you are interested in part-time hours, we would also love to hear from you.

Talk to our recruitment team today and make a difference in children’s lives by calling 01722 435750 option 2 or email us at [email protected]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young People. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check (the cost of which will be met by us).

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

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We are looking for caring, resilient people for our new children’s home team at Beck Lodge. Beck Lodge is a home for one child aged 14 at point of admission, who needs specific support and safeguarding. You will be part of a new team where you will build and be part of a team where the child is respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.​

The home is easily commutable from towns such as Fordingbridge, Salisbury, Wilton, Amesbury, Romsey, Warminster and Andover. Could you be that someone who can connect with a child and change their life? If so, please continue to read about the role.

Your emotional resilience is key to this role as the child you will be supporting may display harmful sexualised behaviour and will need supporting adults to form a team who can confidently respond and safeguard. If you have a background in mental health, supporting either children or adults and have a strong sense of personal authority and feel able to work confidently and consistently within this team environment we would love to hear from you.

The role can be challenging. As a result of adverse childhood experiences and history of trauma, the child may have attachment difficulties, will struggle to manage their emotions and behaviours. With the training we provide and continued support from the Beck Lodge team, you will be equipped with the skills and confidence you need to manage these challenges but will need to be committed to empathising with the child and managing your own emotions.

​Our child has had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we are looking for committed and dedicated people that want to continue to grow a career out of this rewarding role and not give up at the first hurdle. You’ll be a natural at building a rapport with children and someone who is full of empathy, so you can understand and relate to the child you work with, regardless of challenges presented and own personal feelings that can be triggered.

As a Residential Care Worker your day will be varied and interesting whilst also following a planned structure and boundaries, so everyone knows what to expect. You will support the child to learn healthy routines, take them to appointments, help with schooling, complete household tasks, and ensure electronic records are up to date. You’ll also be able to take the children on trips - how many people can say they get to go kayaking, watch a film or go to a theme park in their working day?

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

When it comes to our residential staff, we don’t settle for second best. We are currently seeking someone with experience and/or QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people. However, the right attitude, dedication, personal qualities, and levels of resilience are just as important (we will support you to complete further qualifications). What ultimately matters is that you share our vision and determination to turn children’s lives around.

​​​​About Five Rivers

We provide bespoke residential children’s homes for young people who have had a difficult start to life. Our homes are run by kind, compassionate and resilient people who give children a sense of security they may have struggled to find until now. These individuals open their hearts to the children they look after, forming deep connections that help turn children’s lives around. They are dependable, responsible role models and their positive influence can last a lifetime.​

Role Profile: 202211_Residential Child Care Worker (Level 1 - 3) - Role Profile.pdf

​Our Team at Beck Lodge

Our team will be a fully integrated team where you will be working alongside our Education and Clinical teams, we’re looking for an experienced people to join our family.

​Beck Lodge is situated in a quiet residential area and looks like any other detached, well-maintained home. There is a large, lawned garden and a spacious communal area, allowing the children (and us adults!) to play, have fun, and socialise all year round.

The house also enjoys good transport links, with plenty of opportunities for leisure pursuits in the local area, such as walking, climbing, farm visits and trips to the cinema or shops. The role is hugely rewarding but often challenging, so we make sure we’re always there for each other when times get hard.

​Hours​

On average 39 hours a week. You will be required to work 24hour shift patterns and do on average two sleep-ins per week, for which you receive an additional £50 payment per sleep-in.​

Why Five Rivers?

• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) annual leave allowance​
• ​£50 per Sleep in Allowance (on top of the annual salary)
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team​
• We will pay for your qualification – Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care​ and any further thereafter if you wish to grow further.
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award​
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​
• Perk Box High Street Discounts​
• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers​
• Employee Support Programmes ​
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution) ​
• Eating as part of the family when on shift​
• Refer a friend bonus scheme​
• Long service and recognition scheme​ 
• Enhanced Maternity Package for mothers who have been with us for over one year
• Refer a Foster Carer Bonus
• Blue Light Card Eligibility

Requirements

• Good written and IT skills.​
• UK Driving Licence is desirable 
• ​Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers. ​
• Able to actively listen to others.​
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.​
• Be calm in situations of crisis and follow the lead of a shift leader.​
• QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and achieve the Level 4 diploma in Children and Young people.​

​If you have experience working with children and the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

​​Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly and fill out an application form or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of Residential Care Workers who are dedicated to helping to turn the lives of children round. We have a number of small homes in and around Salisbury that provide care to both boys and girls aged 6 – 12 on admission. The homes are easily commutable from towns such as Fordingbridge, Salisbury, Wilton, Amesbury, Romsey, and Andover.

These children need your help to learn how to trust again after they have been let down by adults in their life. If you can commit to some regular time each week, we can offer you a varied and interesting time, whilst also following a planned structure, so you and the children know what to expect.

You will an integral part of the support for our children in learning healthy routines, provide them with learning opportunities like developing life skills, listening to them read or help with. You will be working with an experienced and dedicated team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible. You will support the team in creating a home where these children can thrive, showing them their value by providing them with nurturing experiences, maintaining the environment, and providing home cooked food. You can support the children with a sense of achievement by working with the team to ensure records of their journey are kept up to date.

Our leadership teams will invest in your progression as a professional in the child-care sector. Not only do we source and deliver up to date training opportunities. We also prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you’re getting the most out of your career. Our online learning platform allows you to keep up to date, even if you are part time. We know how important it is that we look after you, so you can look after the children who need you, and that’s one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021.

The role can be challenging at times, as our children have often experienced a great deal of loss and adversity in their lives. As a result, our young people are likely to have attachment difficulties. However, with the training we provide and continued support from the clinicians assigned to each home, you will be equipped with the skills and confidence you need to manage these challenges.

Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we are looking for committed and dedicated people that want to grow a career out of this rewarding role or just provide regular and ongoing support to children and not give up at the first hurdle. You’ll be a natural at building a rapport with children and someone who is full of empathy, so you can understand and relate to the young people you work with.

When it comes to our residential staff, we don’t settle for second best. Previous experience in a care setting would be advantageous, and QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people is desirable but not essential. The right attitude, dedication, personal qualities, and levels of resilience are just as important (we will support you to complete the relevant qualifications). What really matters is that you share our vision and determination to turn children’s lives around.

About Five Rivers
We provide bespoke residential children’s homes for young people who have had a difficult start to life. Our homes are run by kind, compassionate and resilient people who give children a sense of security they may have struggled to find until now. These individuals open their hearts to the children they look after, forming deep connections that help turn children’s lives around. They are dependable, responsible role models and their positive influence can last a lifetime.

Hours
On average 22.5 hours a week which typically includes two sleep-ins per week, for which you receive an additional £50 payment per sleep-in.

Why Five Rivers?
• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) annual leave allowance
• £50 per Sleep in Allowance (on top of the annual salary)
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• We will pay for your qualification – Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Perk Box High Street Discounts
• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Eating as part of the family when on shift
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Long service and recognition scheme

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

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

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly and fill out an application form or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

To view the role profile in full, please click apply

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Five Rivers is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer. In 2021 we were named Employer of the Year award at the National Children and Young People Awards. Why? Find out here: https://bit.ly/3xt21u9

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

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

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

You will support our families throughout the Home Counties area.

Can you be that person that puts the children and young people in the forefront of your decisions, be able to work as a team, be flexible, being proactive, able to communicate with children and adults. have experience of working with Children and Young People, having experience of working in the fostering sector would be an advantage but not necessary. No formal social work qualifications are necessary, but an understanding of and empathy for the work required is necessary.

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

About Five Rivers

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

We’re committed to ensuring that foster carers are recruited, supported, developed, and rewarded for the crucial role they take on when they become part of the Five Rivers fostering family.

Our Team at Bromsgrove

We are a friendly team, and we’re looking for a new Fostering Support Worker to join our family. We work from a spacious, well-maintained office in Bromsgrove and our service covers the West midlands and the surrounding areas in line with our growth and development strategy. Our service is rated GOOD by Ofsted. In the past 12 months we have seen a big growth in our team, and we are excited at the prospect of reaching out to more children in need of warm loving homes. We are keen to recruit people with the same ambition and passion.  Our team benefits from local knowledge and promotes a sense of ‘family’ among our carers. Equality and collaboration are important, so we regularly meet with carers to hear their views on our service.

Hours​

This is a Full-Time role of 37 hours.

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

Why Five Rivers?​

• 25 days plus 8 bank holidays annual leave allowance​ (Pro Rata)
• £4500 Car Allowance (on top of the annual salary) ​
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team​​
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award​
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​
• Perk Box High Street Discounts​
• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers​
• Employee Support Programmes      ​
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution) ​
• Refer a friend bonus scheme​
• Long service and recognition scheme
• Opportunities to develop within this role

Requirements​

• Good written and IT skills.​
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers. ​
• Able to actively listen to others and working part of a team
• Taking lead in recruitment of applicants
• Being patient and empathy skills
• Understanding of safeguarding
• Valid Driving Licence
• Have the Right to Work in the UK
• Therapeutic direct work with children, young people and carers preferred but not essential as training given

​For the full role profile please click apply and download

Role Profile :  20200122_Role_Profile_Fostering_Support_Worker.docx

please do not delay in applying for the role and for our chance to Turn Children's Lives Around every day 

For more information, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or by calling 01722 435750 option 2 

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

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

We are recruiting for our residential children’s home in Orpington. We are a social enterprise that provides caring, bespoke residential homes for young people aged 7-18 who have had a difficult start to life. You will join a team of compassionate, child-focused adults whose mission is to give the best experiences to our children and young people. You will also be supported as part of a bigger team with our integrated services including our Clinical and education colleagues. We specialise in trauma-informed care following our therapeutic model to help their lives around.

You will need to have experience in shift leading and working with children and young people in a residential setting, you will be supporting our team of residential support staff by regular supervision and key work with our young people. We are looking for people who want to make a difference to a young person, and who are patient and resilient when times are challenging.

As a Team Leader, you will be involved in events and activities including:

• Kayaking, rock climbing, swimming, skating, arts and crafts, beach adventures and walks in the forest, movie nights, and even camping in the back garden- you name it we will do it!
• Being a role model guiding and supporting our children to make good choices.
• Cleaning, cooking meals, maintaining the home, and learning new skills like nutritional meal planning, first aid, Health & Safety, and gardening: the list is endless.
• Clear career pathways for your future development

  Part of the role involves some overnight stays in the home You will need to do between 2 and 3 of these ‘sleep-ins’ per week. For each sleep-in you will receive an additional £50 per night - if you completed nine sleep-ins per month, you could earn an additional £4500 per year to help towards that well-deserved holiday!

  You will need to have good written, verbal and IT communication skills, know how to have fun and understand the importance of play to children and have your Level 3 qualification in Children & young people’s workforce or equivalent.

  We will support you to achieve your Level 5 Qualifications. Ideally, you will have a full driving licence and be over the age of 19.

  Why join Five Rivers?

  We are a social enterprise. Our homes are run by kind, compassionate and resilient people who give children a sense of security they may have struggled to find until now. These individuals open their hearts to the children they look after, forming deep connections that help turn children’s lives around. They are dependable, responsible role models and their positive influence can last a lifetime.

  We are an award-winning organisation: we are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold Award, Children & Young People’s Employer of the year, and Apprenticeship providers’ Employer of the year.

  Looking after you is important, so we offer benefits to provide you with a range of support.

• 30 days (22 days and 8 bank holidays) annual leave (plus a holiday purchase scheme)
• 3-week rolling rota given 6 weeks in advance.
• £50 per sleep-in payment on top of your salary
• Simplyhealth – medical cash-back plan
• Perk Box – 100’s of high street and web-based discounts
• Ongoing training and support through our Learning & Development Team, with in-house and external trainers
• We will pay for your Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• Employee Support programs including 24/7 GP service, counselling, and advice.
• Long Service award scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Leave package for mothers with over 1 years’ service
• Meals as part of a family when on shift
• Blue Light discount card eligibility
• Refer a Friend bonus!
• Foster Carer Referral bonus!

Hours
On average 39 hours a week for full-time,

However, if you are interested in part-time hours, we would also love to hear from you.

Talk to our recruitment team today and make a difference in children’s lives by calling 01722 435750 option 2 or email us at [email protected]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young People. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check (the cost of which will be met by us).

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

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We are recruiting for our residential children’s homes in Salisbury. We are a social enterprise that provides caring, bespoke residential homes for young people aged 7-18 who have had a difficult start to life. You will join a team of compassionate, child-focused adults whose mission is to give the best experiences to our children and young people. You will also be supported as part of a bigger team with our integrated services including our Clinical and education colleagues. We specialise in trauma-informed care following our therapeutic model to help their lives around.

You won’t need specific experience for this role - we will train, teach, and guide you with all you will need to know to be successful. We are looking for people who want to make a difference to a young person, and who are patient and resilient when times are challenging.

As a Children Support Worker, you will be involved in events and activities including:

• Kayaking, rock climbing, swimming, skating, arts and crafts, beach adventures and walks in the forest, movie nights, and even camping in the back garden- you name it we will do it!

• Being a role model guiding and supporting our children to make good choices.
• Cleaning, cooking meals, maintaining the home, and learning new skills like nutritional meal planning, first aid, Health & Safety, and gardening: the list is endless.
• Developing your professional career as a children’s support worker through the Level 4 apprenticeship in residential childcare
• Clear career pathways for your future development
  
  

Part of the role involves some overnight stays in the home You will need to do between 2 and 3 of these ‘sleep-ins’ per week. For each sleep-in you would receive an additional £50 per night - if you completed nine sleep-ins per month, you could earn an additional £4500 per year to help towards that well-deserved holiday!

You will need to have good written, verbal, and IT communication skills, know how to have fun and understand the importance of play to children.

We will support you to achieve your Level 4 Qualifications. Ideally, you will have a full driving licence and be over the age of 19.

Why join Five Rivers?
We are a social enterprise. Our homes are run by kind, compassionate, and resilient people who give children a sense of security they may have struggled to find until now. These individuals open their hearts to the children they look after, forming deep connections that help turn children’s lives around. They are dependable, responsible role models and their positive influence can last a lifetime.

We are an award-winning organisation: we are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold Award, Children & Young People’s Employer of the Year, and Apprenticeship Providers’ Employer of the Year.

Looking after you is important, so we offer benefits to provide you with a range of support.

• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) of annual leave (plus a holiday purchase scheme)
• 3-week rolling rota given 6 weeks in advance.
• £50 per sleep-in payment on top of your salary
• Simplyhealth – medical cash-back plan
• Perk Box – 100’s of high street and web-based discounts
• Ongoing training and support through our Learning & Development Team, with in-house and external trainers.
• We will pay for your Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• Employee Support programs including 24/7 GP service, counselling, and advice.
• Long Service award scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave package for mothers with over one year’s service.
• Meals as part of a family when on shift
• Blue Light discount card eligibility.
• Refer a Friend bonus!.
• Foster Carer Referral bonus!

Hours
On average 39 hours a week for full-time,

However, if you are interested in part-time hours, we would also love to hear from you.

Talk to our recruitment team today and make a difference in children’s lives by calling 01722 435750 option 2 or email us at [email protected]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young People. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check (the cost of which will be met by us).

We are recruiting a Clinical Practitioner for our Five Rivers Residential service in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Your role will focus on supporting and upskilling managers and support workers to embed and infuse attachment and trauma-informed care approaches into their practice. This is achieved through the delivery of group consultation, reflective practice, training, assessment, and formulation.

The Residential team is enthusiastic and welcoming, and they work hard to embrace psychological thinking and reflective practice approaches in their work with children and young people. The Clinical Practitioner’s input is highly valued, and their opinions and formulations are actively integrated into practice.

There is scope for evolving and expanding the clinical role within the team and we are proud to have a dynamic and creative approach to implementing meaningful change within our service.

Role requirements:
• Clinical psychologists or counselling psychologists must be HCPC-registered (pending registration considered if you have a doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology)
• Child psychotherapists must be UKCP registered and accredited
• Essential: must have experience relating to working with children and young people who have experienced trauma and neglect
• Experience completing clinical assessments
• Desirable delivering training programmes

About Five Rivers Child Care:
As a social enterprise, Five Rivers has been at the forefront of innovation in turning children’s lives around for over 30 years, and we are a partner of choice for many local authorities. Our Fostering, Residential, and Education services provide fully integrated care and support for vulnerable children.
Five Rivers is continuing to develop services that will deliver the highest positive impact to children and young people recovering from the impact of trauma, abuse, and neglect. Our ATIC model of Attachment & Trauma Informed Care is embraced across our services. ATIC is about using our research and knowledge of how children form bonds with their caregivers and working to meet children ‘where they are’ to recover from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) gently and safely.

You will receive:
• Salary: £43,000 - to £50,000 (pro rata, equivalent to NHS band 7 or 8a depending on level of experience)
• 25 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced DBS check and update service
• SimplyHealth employee healthcare cashback scheme
• PerkBox online benefit programme for employee perks and discounts
• Enhanced Maternity leave package for mothers who have been with us for over one year
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Ongoing clinical and professional support and supervision from a highly experienced Assessment and Therapy Team:
• Extensive training and continued professional development opportunities, including access to an online CPD platform, Therapeutic Care training, Story Stem Assessment Training, and Clinical Trauma Specialist Certification
• Peer Buddy allocated at induction to support you through the probation period and beyond
• Monthly reflective practice space

For more information about this role, please contact the recruitment team where we can arrange a confidential chat with our clinical team
Alternatively, you can e-mail our recruitment team at [email protected] or call 01722 435750 option 2.

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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We are looking for Site & Facilities Co-ordinator to join our busy facilities team, based in our Salisbury Office. For this role you will be responsible for the security, compliance, and maintenance of Five Rivers Child Care sites predominantly, throughout the Salisbury, South West, West Country, and London

You will ensure that these sites comply with all current legislation relating to site safety and management, you will promote and participate in achieving the most efficient and economic use of sites premises, facilities, plant, equipment, and materials.

The role includes but is not limited to – 

• Site Maintenance 
• Fire & security 
• IT 
• Health & Safety 

It is essential for this role that you have a Full UK Driving Licence you will be travelling between sites in South east, west, and London services also you will need to be prepared to stay overnight away from your home base.

The successful candidate will have need to meet the essential criteria of the following:

• GCSE in maths and English
• ISOH qualification
• Basic understanding of infrastructure of systems- Desirable
• Experience of monitoring a budget – Desirable
• PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management Experience – Desirable
• Member of Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) – Desirable

Full Role Profile: 202203_Role _Profile_Site facilites_Coordinator_.pdf

The hours of for this role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9am -5pm pm Friday 9am - 16:30pm   you will need to display some flexibility for the role which may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Your main base for the office is Salisbury Head office, you will be however on occasion working off site.

About Five Rivers

​​Five Rivers Child Care is a social enterprise, we have been turning children’s lives around since 1989, We know how important it is that we look after you, so you can look after the children who need you, and that is one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021. 

• 25 Days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Company Car / Car Allowance
• Laptop & Mobile Phone
• Company Pension Scheme
• Simply Heath – Medical cash back Plan 
• Perk Box - £100’s of high street discounts 
• Employee Support Programmes
• Long Service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Leave package for mothers who have been with us over one year
• Employee Referral Bonus

If you are interested in finding 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.

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Are you curious, customer focussed and driven? Do you come from a customer service or sales background and like helping people? Then look no further, start your career in recruitment and join our busy team based at head office in the heart of Salisbury as a Recruitment Resourcer.

Your day will be varied, and some flexibility will be required for this role, your recruitment resourcing skills to ensure we continue the high-quality staffing for our services.  As an integral part of our HR team, your key role is to find us great candidates and ensuring speedy, effective recruitment.

You will need to work quickly and creatively sourcing candidates in innovative ways and be social media savvy. You will need to be able to write engaging advert copy and evaluate the results. You’ll be screening applications and speaking to candidates. It will be down to you to manage and build up our Talent Pool of applicants and ensure they have a professional and friendly journey from the moment they apply. We’ll look to you for innovative recruitment events and to support the Recruitment Partner. 

You will need to have great communication skills so coming from a call centre in sales/service handling high call volumes would be an advantage.

The role offers true collaboration, challenge, and the satisfaction of playing a part in turning children’s lives around. 

You do not have to have any direct experience in recruitment for this role.

Some of the key responsibilities for the role are.

• Conducting Telephone Interviews for all services
• Talent Pool Management
• Actively searching for quality candidates

To read the full role profile, click here.202305_Role Profile _ Recruitment _Resourcer_Talent_v2.pdf

Some of the Person Specifications for the role are. 

• Good Communication Skills
• Be organised and pay attention to detail.
• Be social media savvy.
• Be able to use Microsoft packages.

Hours & Location

This is a Full-Time role, 37 hours per week, we are currently working Hybrid where we are working three days from home and two days in head office. This is subject to change.  

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 9 am -5:00 pm and Friday 9 am -16:30pm however some flexibility will be required due to the needs of service.

Benefits

You will be working alongside a great team, who supports in turning children’s lives around every day, you will also receive the following.  

• £21,300 to £22,000 Per Annum depending on experience.
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Perk Box – offering High Street Discounts.
• Simply Health – Medical Cash Back plan.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Long Service Recognition.
• Enhanced maternity leave package for mothers who have been with us for over 1 year.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• Employee support programmes.
• Foster Carer Referral Bonus.
• Fully Funded Recruitment Resourcer qualification.
•  Regular Coaching, 121’s, Team Huddles and Meetings

To find out more about the role and have a confidential Chat with our Recruitment Partner call 01722 435750 option 2 or email [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 a DBS check.

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

Five Rivers is an Investor in People Gold accredited company and a proud member of Social Enterprise.

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here. we are looking for a Teacher to join our school in Ilford, London, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.​

We are particularly interested in speaking with teachers who have experience in teaching children across all key stages from 2-4.

​​As a Teacher at Five Rivers Child Care, ​your day will be varied and interesting you will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that are tailor-made to each child and young person.

You will be working within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and ​follow a therapeutic practice. Our schools have been awarded the ‘Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award’.

​Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Education sector. We source and deliver up-to-date opportunities and prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you’re getting the most out of your career. We know how important it is that we look after you, so you can look after the children who need you, and that’s one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021. ​

​Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we are looking for dedicated people who want to continue their career with a therapeutically based organisation, Ofsted registered schools and leading alternative education provision (1 ACE).

​About Five Rivers

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

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

​Our Team at Endeavour House School – Ilford

We are a small and friendly team based in the vibrant community of Ilford, London, our school Endeavour House is a special educational needs school (SEN) with a unique, relaxed, and focused atmosphere.

Our goal is to create a learning environment where emotional well-being and academic success walk together, enabling each child to succeed. We work with children with social, emotional, and emerging mental health needs.

​To find out more about our school please follow the link below [insert link]

​​Hours​

Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority.

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am -4:30 pm

The role is full-time over 5 days per week, however, if you would like the opportunity for part-time or compressed hours, we would be happy to speak to you about this.

​Why Five Rivers?​

• Simply Health – Medical cash-back scheme
• Perk box 100’s of high street discounts
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Employee Support Programmes
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Carer bonus.  
• Long Service-recognition scheme
• We have an enhanced maternity policy. In addition, mothers with a year’s service can choose to return to work on a part-time basis for 3 months, while being paid their previous full-time pay.
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award

Requirements​

• Good written and IT skills.​
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers. ​
• Able to actively listen to others.​
• NQTS or QTS registration
• Valid Driving Licence
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

​​​If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or simply have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

​​Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

​To view the role profile in full, please click apply

20201020_Role_Profile_Teacher.pdf​

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

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

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

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Your teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here. We are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our 1 Ace Provision /school in Ilford, London, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

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

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

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

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Education sector. We source and deliver up-to-date opportunities and prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you’re getting the most out of your career. We know how important it is that we look after you, so you can look after the children who need you, and that’s one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021.

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

About Five Rivers
Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise that has been turning children’s lives around since 1989.
We offer a range of supportive, safe environments for children and young people with whom mainstream and other school settings have not worked. Our Ofsted registered and rated independent schools around England offer a range of academic, vocational, SEN and disabilities (SEND) options.

Our Team at Endeavour House School – Ilford
We are a small and friendly team based in the vibrant community of Ilford, London, our school Endeavour House is a special educational needs school (SEN) with a unique, relaxed, and focused atmosphere.
Our goal is to create a learning environment where emotional well-being and academic success walk together, enabling each child to succeed. We work with children with social, emotional, and emerging mental health needs.

Hours
Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority
Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am -4:30 pm
The role is full-time over 5 days per week, however, if you would like the opportunity for part-time or compressed hours, we would be happy to speak to you about this.

Why Five Rivers?

• Simply Health – Medical cash-back scheme
• Perk box 100’s of high street discounts
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Employee Support Programmes
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Carer bonus.  
• Long Service-recognition scheme
• We have an enhanced maternity policy. In addition, mothers with a year’s service can choose to return to work on a part-time basis for 3 months, while being paid their previous full-time pay.
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award

Requirements

• Good written and IT skills.​
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers. ​
• Able to actively listen to others.​
• Valid Driving Licence
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

​20201020_Role_Profile_HLTA.pdf

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

To view the role profile in full, please click apply

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

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

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

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We are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our school in Rochdale. You will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

As an HLTA, your day will be varied and interesting you will be able to support our teachers by assisting in the classrooms or out in the community, whilst following a flexible structure and supporting our children and young people to unlock their passion for learning. You will be based in our Ofsted registered school but may also support 1 ACE provision locally.

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

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

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

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

About Five Rivers
Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise that has been turning children’s lives around since 1989.
We offer a range of supportive, safe environments for children and young people whose mainstream and other school settings have not worked. Our Ofsted registered and rated independent schools around England offer a range of academic, vocational, SEN and disabilities (SEND) options.

Our Team at Willow View School – Rochdale
Willow View School is a small independent SEMH school for pupils aged 6-18. We will be registered for 22 children with a range of needs including ADHD, autism, developmental trauma, sensory processing difficulties, dyslexia, and attachment difficulties amongst other varying needs. We build our curriculum offer around each pupil, tailoring a bespoke package that is individualised according to each of our children’s needs and interests. This often consists of academic subjects, well-being, physical activity, social skills, and independence.

Our school has two buildings on one site, one being an old farmhouse which is grade II listed. Willow view will cater for very small class groups of pupils, promoting social engagement. We also have an outreach alternative provision attached to the school for pupils who are not yet ready to access education in a classroom setting. These pupils are taught in community settings such as youth and community centres and have 1:1 or 2:1 staffing. They also have a personalised curriculum and timetable, adapted to suit their needs and interests.

We have a small and friendly staff team of teachers and HLTA’s who have a range of qualifications and experience working within the SEMH and SEN field. Our staff are trauma-informed and have a great understanding of our pupils and their challenges before coming to us. Our therapist attends our site weekly, providing direct therapy to our pupils that require it, offering consultations and reflective practice to the staff team, and facilitating some of our training.

Hours
Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority
Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am -4:30 pm
The role is full-time over 5 days per week, however, if you would like the opportunity for part-time or compressed hours, we would be happy to speak to you about this.

Why Five Rivers?

• Simply Health – Medical cash-back scheme
• Perk box 100’s of high street discounts
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Employee Support Programmes
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Refer a Foster Carer bonus  
• Long Service recognition scheme
• We have an enhanced maternity policy. In addition, mothers with a year’s service can choose to return to work on a part-time basis for 3 months, while being paid their previous full-time pay
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award

Requirements
• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

20201020_Role_Profile_HLTA.pdf​

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

To view the role profile in full, please click apply.

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

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

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

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We are recruiting for our residential children’s home in Weymouth, Dorset. We are a social enterprise that provides caring, bespoke residential homes for young people aged 7-18 who have had a difficult start to life. You will join a team of compassionate, child-focused adults whose mission is to give the best experiences to our children and young people. You will also be supported as part of a bigger team with our integrated services including our Clinical and education colleagues. We specialise in trauma-informed care following our therapeutic model to help their lives around.

You won’t need specific experience for this role - we will train, teach, and guide you with all you will need to know to be successful. We are looking for people who want to make a difference to a young person, and who are patient and resilient when times are challenging.

As a Children Support Worker, you will be involved in events and activities including:

• Kayaking, rock climbing, swimming, skating, arts and crafts, beach adventures and walks in the forest, movie nights, and even camping in the back garden- you name it we will do it!
• Being a role model guiding and supporting our children to make good choices.
• Cleaning, cooking meals, maintaining the home, and learning new skills like nutritional meal planning, first aid, Health & Safety, and gardening: the list is endless.
• Developing your professional career as a children’s support worker through the Level 4 apprenticeship in residential childcare
• Clear career pathways for your future development

Part of the role involves some overnight stays in the home You will need to do between 2 and 3 of these ‘sleep-ins’ per week. For each sleep-in you would receive an additional £50 per night - if you completed nine sleep-ins per month, you could earn an additional £4500 per year to help towards that well-deserved holiday!

You will need to have good written, verbal, and IT communication skills, know how to have fun, and understand the importance of play to children.

We will support you to achieve your Level 4 Qualifications. Ideally, you will have a full driving licence and be over the age of 19.

Why join Five Rivers?
We are a social enterprise. Our homes are run by kind, compassionate, and resilient people who give children a sense of security they may have struggled to find until now. These individuals open their hearts to the children they look after, forming deep connections that help turn children’s lives around. They are dependable, responsible role models and their positive influence can last a lifetime.

We are an award-winning organisation: we are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold Award, Children & Young People’s Employer of the Year, and Apprenticeship Providers’ Employer of the Year.

Looking after you is important, so we offer benefits to provide you with a range of support.

• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) of annual leave (plus a holiday purchase scheme)
• 3-week rolling rota given 6 weeks in advance.
• £50 per sleep-in payment on top of your salary
• Simplyhealth – medical cash-back plan
• Perk Box – 100’s of high street and web-based discounts
• Ongoing training and support through our Learning & Development Team, with in-house and external trainers.
• We will pay for your Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• Employee Support programs including 24/7 GP service, counselling, and advice.
• Long Service award scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave package for mothers with over one year’s service.
• Meals as part of a family when on shift
• Blue Light discount card eligibility.
• Refer a Friend bonus!.
• Foster Carer Referral bonus!

Hours
On average 39 hours a week for full-time,

However, if you are interested in part-time hours, we would also love to hear from you.

Talk to our recruitment team today and make a difference in children’s lives by calling 01722 435750 option 2 or email us at [email protected]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young People. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check (the cost of which will be met by us).

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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Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our school in Doncaster you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

As an HLTA, your day will be varied and interesting you will have some responsibility to plan and teach a small number of lessons in our unique setting or out in the community whilst following a flexible approach and supporting our children and young people to unlock their passion for learning. We are looking for someone adaptable and hardworking.

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

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

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Education sector We source and deliver up to date up-to-date opportunities and prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you’re getting the most out of your career. We know how important it is that we look after you, so you can look after the children who need you, and that’s one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021.

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

About Five Rivers
Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise that has been turning children’s lives around since 1989.
We offer a range of supportive, safe environments for children and young people with e whom mainstream and other school settings have not worked. Our Ofsted registered and rated independent schools around England offer a range of academic, vocational, SEN and disabilities (SEND) options.

Our Team at Field Gate School in Doncaster
Field Gate School in Fishlakes, Doncaster, is set within a 4-acre rural site. Our school caters for very small class groups of children, promoting social engagement, with a trauma-informed approach 1ACE Doncaster is our outreach alternative provision attached to the school for children who are not yet ready to access education in a classroom setting.

We are now a team of around 20 who support and teach our children to become-rounded individuals, we can often be out in the local community, or further afield allowing the pupils the best learning experiences possible. Our team have a range of qualifications and experience which allows us to cater for the pupil’s needs and wants.

Hours
Term Time, this goes in line with the Doncaster local authority.

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday 8.30 am 5.00 pm, Tuesday to Thursday 08:30 am 4:30 pm, Friday 08:30 am -4:00 pm

The role is full-time over 5 days per week.

Why Five Rivers?

• Simply Health – Medical cash-back scheme
• Perk box 100’s of high street discounts
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Employee Support Programmes
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Carer bonus.  
• Long Service-recognition scheme
• We have an enhanced maternity policy. In addition, mothers with a year’s service can choose to return to work on a part-time basis for 3 months, while being paid their previous full-time pay.
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award

Requirements
• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

20201020_Role_Profile_HLTA_1ACE JH edit.pdf

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

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

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

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

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for a Teacher to join our school in Salisbury, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

We are particularly interested in speaking with secondary teachers with Food Technology/PSHE Teaching as a specialism or primary teachers who have experience of the transition to secondary.

As a Teacher at Five Rivers Child Care, your day will be varied and exciting you will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that are tailor-made to each child and young person.

You will be working within a Trauma informed practice model where we can support and follow a therapeutic practice. Our schools have been awarded the ‘Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award’.

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

Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we are looking for committed and dedicated people that want to continue their career with a therapeutically based organisation, Ofsted registered schools and leading alternative education provision (1 ACE).

About Five Rivers
Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise who have been turning children’s lives around since 1989.
We offer a range of supportive, safe environments for children and young people whom mainstream and other school settings have not worked. Our Ofsted registered and rated independent schools around England offer a range of academic, vocational, SEN and disabilities (SEND) options.

Our Team at The Spires – Salisbury
Our School “The Spires”, is a small unique education provision in the heart of the beautiful city of Salisbury, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Our children are aged between the ages of 6-18 years. We are a close team of 22 and we offer a range of rich learning opportunities including academic, vocational, and physical education to best support our children.

This is an exciting time for our school as we are currently in the process of attaining the Gold Attachment and Trauma Schools Sensitive Award for our therapeutic and dynamic work with children.
Our school is a happy, safe, and welcoming environment, which allows our children to achieve their own academic targets whilst feeling safe, secure, and boosting their self-esteem.

Hours
Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority
Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30am -16:30pm
The role is full time over 5 days per week, however if you would like the opportunity for part time or compressed hours, we would be happy to speak to you about this.

Why Five Rivers?
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Perk Box High Street Discounts
• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements
• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• NQTS or QTS registration
• Valid Driving Licence
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or simply have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly and fill out an application form or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

To view the role profile in full, please click apply

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

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

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

We are recruiting for our residential children’s home in Leeds, West Yorkshire. We are a social enterprise that provides caring, bespoke residential homes for young people aged 7-18 who have had a difficult start to life. You will join a team of compassionate, child-focused adults whose mission is to give the best experiences to our children and young people. You will also be supported as part of a bigger team with our integrated services including our Clinical and education colleagues. We specialise in trauma-informed care following our therapeutic model to help their lives around.

You won’t need specific experience for this role - we will train, teach, and guide you with all you will need to know to be successful. We are looking for people who want to make a difference to a young person, and who are patient and resilient when times are challenging.

As a Children Support Worker, you will be involved in events and activities including:

• Kayaking, rock climbing, swimming, skating, arts and crafts, beach adventures and walks in the forest, movie nights, and even camping in the back garden- you name it we will do it!
• Being a role model guiding and supporting our children to make good choices.
• Cleaning, cooking meals, maintaining the home, and learning new skills like nutritional meal planning, first aid, Health & Safety, and gardening: the list is endless.
• Developing your professional career as a children’s support worker through the Level 4 apprenticeship in residential childcare
• Clear career pathways for your future development

Part of the role involves some overnight stays in the home You will need to do between 2 and 3 of these ‘sleep-ins’ per week. For each sleep-in you would receive an additional £50 per night - if you completed nine sleep-ins per month, you could earn an additional £4500 per year to help towards that well-deserved holiday!

You will need to have good written, verbal, and IT communication skills, know how to have fun, and understand the importance of play to children.

We will support you to achieve your Level 4 Qualifications. Ideally, you will have a full driving licence and be over the age of 19.

Why join Five Rivers?
We are a social enterprise. Our homes are run by kind, compassionate, and resilient people who give children a sense of security they may have struggled to find until now. These individuals open their hearts to the children they look after, forming deep connections that help turn children’s lives around. They are dependable, responsible role models and their positive influence can last a lifetime.

We are an award-winning organisation: we are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold Award, Children & Young People’s Employer of the Year, and Apprenticeship Providers’ Employer of the Year.

Looking after you is important, so we offer benefits to provide you with a range of support.

• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) of annual leave (plus a holiday purchase scheme)
• 3-week rolling rota given 6 weeks in advance.
• £50 per sleep-in payment on top of your salary
• Simplyhealth – medical cash-back plan
• Perk Box – 100’s of high street and web-based discounts
• Ongoing training and support through our Learning & Development Team, with in-house and external trainers.
• We will pay for your Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• Employee Support programs including 24/7 GP service, counselling, and advice.
• Long Service award scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave package for mothers with over one year’s service.
• Meals as part of a family when on shift
• Blue Light discount card eligibility.
• Refer a Friend bonus!.
• Foster Carer Referral bonus!

Hours
On average 39 hours a week for full-time,

However, if you are interested in part-time hours, we would also love to hear from you.

Talk to our recruitment team today and make a difference in children’s lives by calling 01722 435750 option 2 or email us at [email protected]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young People. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check (the cost of which will be met by us).

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

​

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our​school in Salisbury, Wiltshire. you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.​

​​As an HLTA, ​your day will be varied and interesting you will be able to support our teachers by assisting in the classrooms or out in the community, whilst following a flexible structure and supporting our children and young people to unlock their passion for learning. You will be based in our Ofsted registered school but may also support 1 ACE provision locally.

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

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

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

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

click apply to view full role profile 20201020_Role_Profile_HLTA.pdf

​About Five Rivers

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

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

​

Our Team at The Spires

Our School “The Spires”, is a small unique education provision in the heart of the beautiful city of Salisbury, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.   Our children are aged between the ages of 6-18 years. We are a close team of 22 and we offer a range of rich learning opportunities including academic, vocational, and physical education to best support our children.

​We have attained the Gold Attachment and Trauma Schools Sensitive Award for our therapeutic and dynamic work with children.

​Our school is a happy, safe, and welcoming environment, which allows our children to achieve their own academic targets whilst feeling safe, and secure, and boosting their self-esteem.

​

Hours​

Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am -16:30 pm

The role is full-time over 5 days per week, however, if you would like the opportunity for part-time or compressed hours, we would be happy to speak to you about this.

​

Why Five Rivers?​

• ​​Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​
• Perk Box High Street Discounts​
• Company Pension
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers​
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced maternity package for mothers who have been with us for over one year.
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Company pension scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Care Bonus ​
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements​

• Good written and IT skills.​
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers. ​
• Able to actively listen to others.
• Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

​

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or simply have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

​​Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

​​​

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

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

​

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

​

​

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for a Teacher to join our school in Salisbury, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.​

We are particularly interested in speaking with secondary teachers who have English or Maths as a specialism or primary teachers who have experience with the transition to secondary.

​​As a Teacher at Five Rivers Child Care, ​your day will be varied and interesting you will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that are tailor-made to each child and young person.

You will be working within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and ​follow a therapeutic practice. Our schools have been awarded the ‘Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award’.

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

​Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we are looking for dedicated people who want to continue their career with a therapeutically based organisation, Ofsted registered schools and leading alternative education provision (1 ACE).

​ To view the role profile in full, please click apply 20201020_Role_Profile_Teacher_.pdf

About Five Rivers

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

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

​

Our Team at The Spires – Salisbury 

Our School “The Spires”, is a small unique education provision in the heart of the beautiful city of Salisbury, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.   Our children are aged between the ages of 6-18 years. We are a close team of 22 and we offer a range of rich learning opportunities including academic, vocational, and physical education to best support our children.

​We have attained the Gold Attachment and Trauma Schools Sensitive Award for our therapeutic and dynamic work with children.

​Our school is a happy, safe, and welcoming environment, which allows our children to achieve their own academic targets whilst feeling safe, and secure, and boosting their self-esteem.

​

Hours​

Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am -16:30 pm

The role is full-time over 5 days per week, however, if you would like the opportunity for part-time or compressed hours, we would be happy to speak to you about this.

​Why Five Rivers?​

• ​​Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​
• Perk Box High Street Discounts​
• Company Pension
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers​
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced maternity package for mothers who have been with us for over one year
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Company pension scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Care Bonus ​
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements​

• Good written and IT skills.​
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers. 
• Able to actively listen to others.​
• NQTS or QTS registration 
• Valid Driving Licence
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or simply have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

​​Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.​

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

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

​

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

​

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for Teacher to join our school in Salisbury, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.​

We are particularly interested in speaking with secondary teachers who have English or Maths as a​specialism or primary teachers who have experience with the transition to secondary.

​​As a Teacher at Five Rivers Child Care, ​your day will be varied and interesting you will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that are tailor-made to each child and young person.

You will be working within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and ​follow a therapeutic practice. Our schools have been awarded the ‘Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award’.

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

​Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we are looking for dedicated people who want to continue their career with a therapeutically based organisation, Ofsted registered schools and leading alternative education provision (1 ACE).

​ To view the role profile in full, please click apply​ 20201020_Role_Profile_Teacher_.pdf

About Five Rivers

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

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

​

Our Team at The Spires – Salisbury 

Our School “The Spires”, is a small unique education provision in the heart of the beautiful city of Salisbury, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.   Our children are aged between the ages of 6-18 years. We are a close team of 22 and we offer a range of rich learning opportunities including academic, vocational, and physical education to best support our children.

​We have attained the Gold Attachment and Trauma Schools Sensitive Award for our therapeutic and dynamic work with children.

​Our school is a happy, safe, and welcoming environment, which allows our children to achieve their own academic targets whilst feeling safe, and secure, and boosting their self-esteem.

​

Hours​

Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am -16:30 pm

The role is full-time over 5 days per week, however, if you would like the opportunity for part-time or compressed hours, we would be happy to speak to you about this.

​Why Five Rivers?​

• ​​Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​
• Perk Box High Street Discounts​
• Company Pension
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers​
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced maternity package for mothers who have been with us for over one year
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Company pension scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Care Bonus ​
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements​

• Good written and IT skills.​
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers. 
• Able to actively listen to others.​
• NQTS or QTS registration 
• Valid Driving Licence
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

​​

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or simply have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

​​Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

​

​

​​

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

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

​

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

​

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Supervising Social Worker /Senior Practitioner to join our South West fostering service, your base will be at our office in Maisemore – Gloucestershire the role offers a hybrid way of working.

The ideal applicant will have experience of working with looked after children and foster carers, but this is not essential, as we offer an extensive training programme for all our staff. You will be joining an experienced team and will need to share our commitment to supporting our foster families who are passionate about turning children’s lives around.

You will have a manageable caseload 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.
• Assist in carer recruitment activities.
• Complete Form F Assessments following the relevant training.
• Be part of our Children’s and Young People’s Participation 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 from home.
• Taking part in our daily duty service on a rota basis from the office.
  
  

Click here to view more 20201013_Role Profile_ Supervising_Social_Worker.pdf

You will receive:

• Market-related salary plus on-call allowance plus car allowance.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays each year.
• Pension scheme and access to the employee assistance programme.
• Enhanced Maternity leave package for mothers who have been with us for over one year.
• Perk box discount scheme membership.
• Simply Health Membership.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Refer a Friend bonus.
• Formal induction and training in our paperless electronic recording and management system (CHARMs).
• Professional social work supervision provided by a manager.
• Integrate with our clinical, education and residential service provision.
• Take the lead in a specified service e.g., Parent and child, carer support groups.
• Learning opportunities to meet the requirements of your CPD for Social Work England.

You will have:

• The desire to be a team player who wants to achieve the best possible outcomes for all our children and foster carers.
• Experience working in the fostering sector and/or with 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.
  
  

For an informal chat please contact our recruitment team on 01722 435750 and press option 2 or e-mail [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 a DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We are looking for an Administrator to join our education administration team, this role will be based in our School the Spires, Salisbury.

Reporting to the Education Business Manager, you will be providing full administrative support to the school ensuring compliance across all record-keeping and administrative tasks associated with running the education provisions efficiently and to the required standards.

You will also be covering the reception for the school.

Part of the role will not only be keeping records up to date for all children but the staff as well.
Five Rivers Child Care offers an alternative educational provision to children aged 6 – 18 years old, our 1Ace provision provides 1-2-1 or small groups for children who cannot attend mainstream school. 

To read the full role profile click apply 202302_Role_Profile_School Business Administrator.pdf

Hours​

Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority + 10 days

Our full-time hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am -16:30pm

The role is full-time over 5 days per week.

Holidays will need to be taken during the school holidays and not during term time.

Why Five Rivers?​

• ​​Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​
• Perk Box High Street Discounts​
• Company Pension
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers​
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced maternity package for mothers who have been with us for over one year
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Company pension scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Care Bonus ​
• Long service and recognition scheme

​About The Spires

Our School “The Spires”, is a small unique education provision in the heart of the beautiful city of Salisbury, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.   Our children are aged between the ages of 6-18 years. We are a close team of 22 and we offer a range of rich learning opportunities including academic, vocational, and physical education to best support our children.

This is an exciting time for our school as we are currently in the process of attaining the Gold Attachment and Trauma Schools Sensitive Award for our therapeutic and dynamic work with children.

​Our school is a happy, safe, and welcoming environment, which allows our children to achieve their own academic targets whilst feeling safe, and secure, and boosting their self-esteem.

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information. ​​

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

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

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

​

​

Start a rewarding career with Foster Careline. We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join our team. Foster Careline 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 to provide support to our Foster Carers throughout the Northwest. Reporting into the office rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, your role will be one of importance to carers and children.

Our Supervising Social Worker’s days are varied and interesting, you will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our foster carers, holding realistic caseloads and be able to provide high level of supervision, monitoring, and intervention of this,

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

You will have the opportunity to complete Form F Assessments, be part of our Children & Young people’s participation and strategy events and be part of our out of hours service where you will support our foster carers on a rota basis.

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

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

​For newly qualified social workers you will have access to the ASYE programme, formal CHARMS training as well as access to our peer and group clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychologist. You will have opportunities to integrate with our clinical, education and residential services. We also like to promote from within so you will have access to career progression opportunities

​About Five Rivers

​​Foster Careline is a subsidiary of Five Rivers Child Care we are a Social Enterprise who have been turning children’s lives around since 1989.

We’re committed to ensuring that foster carers are recruited, supported, developed, and rewarded for the crucial role they take on when they become part of the Five Rivers fostering family.

Our Team at Foster Careline

We are team of 12 and our team is growing, we have a dedicated and professional team with years of expertise working with CIC and Local Authorities. In addition to our permanent members of staff, we also have independent workers and panel members.​We offer fostering and foster care services in Liverpool, Lancashire and surrounding areas, including Southport, Preston, Blackpool, St. Annes, Morecambe, Lancaster, Wigan, Chorley, and Warrington. Also, in the Merseyside area including Runcorn, Widnes, Wirral, Knowsley, and St. Helens

​Hours​

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9am -17:00pm and Fridays 9am – 16:30pm

You will be expected to be in our office as a minimum of 1 day per week

The role is full time over 5 days per week.

​Why Foster Careline?​

• 25 days plus 8 bank holidays annual leave allowance​
• £4500 Car Allowance (on top of the annual salary) ​
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team​​
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award​
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​
• Perk Box High Street Discounts​
• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers​
• Employee Support Programmes      ​
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution) ​
• Refer a friend bonus scheme​
• Long service and recognition scheme

​​Requirements​

• Good written and IT skills.​
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers. ​
• Able to actively listen to others.​
• Formal Social Work Qualification
• Valid Driving Licence
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

​​If you have experience working within Fostering or simply have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

​Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly and fill out an application form or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

​To view the role profile in full, please click 'apply'

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

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

​Five Rivers is a Gold- accredited Investor in People. In 2021 we were named Employer of the Year award at the National Children and Young People Awards. Why? Find out here: https://bit.ly/3xt21u9​​​

Fostering Support Worker - West Country Fostering

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 on a Full Time basis, to provide support to our Supervising Social Workers and Foster Carers throughout the Devon 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 Exeter based team are part of the West Country Fostering Service, you will be working predominantly within the Plymouth area. 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)
• Long Service Awards

Role Profile : 20201013_Role Profile_ Fostering_Support _Worker.pdf

For more information, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or by calling Dan on 01722 435750 option 2 

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

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

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for a English Teacher to join our school in Doncaster, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.​

We are particularly interested in speaking with teachers who have experience in teaching English Key stages 2-4.

​​​As a English Teacher, ​your day will be varied and interesting you will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that are tailor-made to each child and young person.

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

You will be working within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and ​follow a therapeutic practice. Our schools have been awarded the ‘Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award’.

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

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

​About Five Rivers

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

Our Team at Field Gate School in Doncaster
Field Gate School in Fishlakes, Doncaster, is set within a 4-acre rural site. Our school caters for very small class groups of children, promoting social engagement, with a trauma-informed approach 1ACE Doncaster is our outreach alternative provision attached to the school for children who are not yet ready to access education in a classroom setting.

​We are now a team of around 20 who support and teach our children to become-rounded individuals, we can often be out in the local community, or further afield allowing the pupils the best learning experiences possible. Our team have a range of qualifications and experience which allows us to cater for the pupil’s needs and wants.

To view the role profile in full, please click apply 20200227_Role_Profile_Teacher_Outreach 1 ACE.pdf

​Hours

Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am -16:30pm

Why Five Rivers?​

• ​On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• ​We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• ​Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​
• ​Perk Box High Street Discounts​
• ​Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers​
• ​Employee Support Programmes
• ​Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• ​Enhanced Maternity Leave Package for mothers who have been with us for over 1 year.
• ​Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• ​Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements

• Good written and IT skills.​
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers. ​
• Able to actively listen to others.
• NQTS or QTS registration
• Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
• ​Have the Right to Work in the UK

​If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or simply have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly and fill out an application form or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

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

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

​Five Rivers is an Investor in People Gold accredited company and a proud member of Social Enterprise.​

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

You will be based in our Greater Manchester region rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

The service essentially covers the Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and surrounding areas in line with our growth and development strategy.

Working for Safehouses 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.

Safehouses works from a Trauma informed Secure Base and PACE models 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.

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
We know how important it is that we look after you, so you can look after the children who need you, and that’s one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021.

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 435750 option 4

To view the role profile in full, please click apply

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd and Partner Agencies are 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 a Fostering Support Worker to join our team covering the Bristol and Gloucester offices. Being a Fostering Support Worker is an exciting and important role involving a range of tasks working directly with children and young people, Foster Carers, and other professionals to ensure quality outcomes for children/young people. You will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are valued, respected, listened to and involved in as many decisions as possible.

You will be involved in participation events with our children, where you will be coordinating group work and activities in a skilled focused way as part of our agreed programme, supporting the hybrid working team in preparing the children and young people for their foster care placements, being a large part of recruitment, supporting our children with transport. You must be able to record visits/one-to-one work effectively and promote the health and well-being of the children and young people.

You will support our families throughout the Bristol, Somerset, Swindon, and Gloucestershire areas.

As a fostering support worker, you will be part of a team putting children and young people at the forefront of your decisions.

You need to be flexible, proactive, and able to communicate with children and adults. As well as having experience working with Children and Young People. Prior work within the fostering sector would be desirable. No formal social work qualifications are necessary, but understanding and empathy for the work required are necessary.

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

About Five Rivers

​​Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise that has been turning children’s lives around since 1989.
We’re committed to ensuring that foster carers are recruited, supported, developed, and rewarded for their crucial roles when they become part of the Five Rivers fostering family

Our Team

We are a friendly team, and we’re looking for a new Fostering Support Worker to join our family. We work from a spacious, well-maintained office in Bristol and Gloucester and our service covers Bristol, Somerset, Swindon and Gloucester and the surrounding areas in line with our growth and development strategy. Our service is rated GOOD by Ofsted. In the past 12 months, we have seen a big growth in our team, and we are excited to reach out to more children in need of warm loving homes. We are keen to recruit people with the same ambition and passion. Our team benefits from local knowledge and promotes a sense of ‘family’ among our carers. Equality and collaboration are important, so we regularly meet with carers to hear their views on our service.

Hours​
This is a Full-Time role of 37 hours.
You will need to be flexible for this role as you may need to work weekends & evenings.

Why Five Rivers?​
25 days plus 8 bank holidays annual leave allowance​.
£4500 Car Allowance (on top of the annual salary).
We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award.​
Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​.
Perk Box High Street Discounts​.
Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers​.
Employee Support Programmes. ​
Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution). ​
Refer a friend bonus scheme​.
Long service and recognition scheme.
Opportunities to develop within this role.
We have an enhanced maternity policy. In addition, mothers with a year’s service can choose to return to work on a part-time basis for 3 months, while being paid their previous full-time pay.

Requirements​
Well-written and IT skills.​
Able to actively listen to others and working part of a team.
Being patient and having empathy skills.
Understanding of safeguarding.
Valid Driving Licence.
Have the Right to Work in the UK.
Therapeutic direct work with children, young people and carers is preferred but not essential as training is given.

For the full role profile please click apply and download.
Role Profile: 20200122_Role_Profile_Fostering_Support_Worker.docx

Please do not delay in applying for the role and for our chance to Turn Children's Lives Around every day

For more information, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or by calling 01722 435750 option 2

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

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

Could you be our next Team Manager? Are you ready for the next step in your career? do you want to be part of a Social Enterprise that turns children’s lives around daily? then look no further, starting your management career with Five Rivers Child Care.

​Our fantastic Thornaby Fostering service is looking for a Team Manager, based in our office in Stockton on Tees, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in this role, we are interested in speaking with current Team Managers, Senior or Advanced Practitioners for this opportunity.

​As a Team Manager, you will work closely with our service manager to help shape, influence, and implement the future growth of this service from Darlington to Tyneside and the surrounding areas.

​You will be supporting the service manager by managing a team, so someone with strong leadership qualities and a passion for improving outcomes for children is desirable for this role, you must be registered with Social Work England and either hold a Management or Leadership qualification or be prepared to undertake training on this.

​At our Thornaby Service, there are some requirements to travel for Panels, Support Groups, Training Events and the Fostering Service operations Group Management Group meetings.

​This is an exciting, but demanding opportunity for someone to continue to build on an established fostering team. This will require someone with Vision, Energy and strong Leadership and Management skills to achieve what we expect of the service in the future.

​To read the full role profile please click here 20201013_Role Profile_ Fostering_Team_Manager.pdf

Hours:
This is a full-time role of 37 hours covering 5 days per week, some flexibility can be working from home when agreed by the service manager.

​Monday to Thursday 9 am – 5 pm and Friday 9 am – 4:30 pm although some flexibility will be required.

Why Five Rivers?
• Market-Related Salary plus on-call allowance
• 25 days of holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays
• £4,500 Car Allowance
• Enhanced Maternity leave package for mothers who have been with us for over 1 year.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Perk Box – offering £100’s of discounts throughout High-street.
• Simply Health – Medical Cash Back Plan
• Free Parking on Site
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Refer a Foster Carer Bonus for potential carers, not in your area.
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional Supervision by your manager
• Formal induction and training in our paperless electronic recording and management system (CHARMs)
• Individual and group Clinical reflective space provided by a qualified psychologist/clinician.
• Opportunities to integrate with our clinical, education and residential services.

Requirements:
• The desire to be a team player who wants to achieve the best possible outcomes for all our children and foster carers.
• Experience working in the fostering sector or with 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 contact our recruitment team by calling 01722 435750 option 2 or by emailing [email protected]

​We are also happy to arrange an informal chat with our service manager for you to discuss this role further.

​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 a DBS check.

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

Fostering Support Worker - Midlands and North

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 on a Full-Time basis, to provide support to our Supervising Social Workers and Foster Carers throughout Thornaby and its surrounding 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 Thornaby based team are part of the Midlands and North Fostering Service, but you will be working predominantly within the North Yorkshire 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 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)
• Long Service Awards

Role Profile : 20201013_Role Profile_ Fostering_Support _Worker.pdf

For more information, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or by calling Dan on 07783 519377

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

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

At 1ACE Virtual our friendly, supportive, and diverse teaching team offers high-quality online teaching that develops the whole pupil by adopting both a therapeutic and academic approach to ensure they achieve the best possible learning experience. Each lesson is individually planned and delivered by our team of qualified teachers who are experienced in the mainstream, SEND and trauma-informed educational needs.

All lessons are live and usually delivered on a 1 to 1 basis. We teach in line with the national curriculum framework and boast a wealth of knowledge and experience in primary, secondary and alternative education specialisms. Our teachers are appreciated for their unique contributions and dedication, and the outcomes the pupils achieve are truly rewarding and motivating.

1ACE Virtual is the Five Rivers nationwide virtual education platform. We work closely with schools and local education authorities to offer quick response flexible, bespoke, step-up, step-down education packages for children missing education due to several reasons, such as placement changes, LEA transitions, school changes and wellbeing.

We are currently looking to employ secondary teachers with a minimum of 2 years of experience to join our friendly team to teach pupils usually on a one-to-one basis. A specialism or experience in teaching English at KS3 and KS4, or to pupils with SEMH needs and SEND would be an advantage. You would need to have the willingness to teach other National Curriculum subjects, when required, where you will be fully supported by our subject coordinators. This position is based in the Northwest of England to help support and take part in team meetings.

Some of our busiest teaching times are after school and during the early evening, and it is essential that you are willing to adopt flexible finishing times when required. Experience in teaching online is advantageous but not essential as full training will be given. This is mainly a home-based position, but we will require you to travel on occasion, therefore, a driving licence and use of a car are essential requirements for this position.

​INTERVIEW TASK

Please prepare a KS3 or KS4 30-minute online lesson in your specialist subject. You will be asked to present your lesson preparation for 10 minutes during the interview.

Why Five Rivers?

• Simply Health – Medical cash-back scheme
• Perk box 100’s of high street discounts
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Employee Support Programmes
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Refer a Foster Carer bonus  
• Long Service recognition scheme
• We have an enhanced maternity policy. In addition, mothers with a year’s service can choose to return to work on a part-time basis for 3 months, while being paid their previous full-time pay
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award

​

Requirements
• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• NQTS or QTS registration
• Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information. Alternatively, call Marie Barrowclough - Head of Virtual Education on 07935001693.

To view the role profile in full, please click apply

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

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

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

​

We are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our 1 Ace Provision /school in Somerset, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.​

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

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

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

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

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

​About Five Rivers

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

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

Our Team at Park House School

Park House is a small bungalow on the edge of a beautiful park in central Taunton, we are a team of 26 who support children and young people covering Somerset, our children are aged between 8-19 years.

We offer a school without walls for our children & young people. We have our own forest school area and a teaching site at a local equine facility as well as lots of access to other areas and settings.

We have been awarded the Attachment & Trauma -Sensitive Award (ATSSA)– Gold

​

We are looking forward to you joining our team!

To view the role profile in full,        please click apply

​

Hours​

Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am -16:30pm

The role is full-time over 5 days per week, however, if you would like the opportunity for part-time or compressed hours, we would be happy to speak to you about this.

Why Five Rivers?​

• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team​
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​
• Perk Box High Street Discounts​
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers​
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced Maternity Leave package for mothers who have been with us
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution) 
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements​

• Good written and IT skills.​
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers. ​
• Able to actively listen to others.
• NQTS or QTS registration
• Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

​

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or simply have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

​​Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly and fill out an application form or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

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

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

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

​

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for a English Teacher to join our school in Park House, Somerset our 1 Ace Provision, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.​

We are particularly interested in speaking with teachers who have experience in teaching English Key stages 2-4.

​​As a 1 ACE Teacher, ​your day will be varied and interesting you will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that are tailor-made to each child and young person.

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

You will be working within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and ​follow a therapeutic practice. Our schools have been awarded the ‘Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award’.

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

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

​About Five Rivers

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

​Our Team at Park House – 1 Ace Somerset

Park House is a small bungalow on the edge of a beautiful park in central Taunton, we are a team of 26 who support children and young people covering Somerset, our children are aged between 8-19 years.

We offer a school without walls for our children & young people. We have our own forest school area and a teaching site at a local equine facility as well as lots of access to other areas and settings.

We have been awarded the Attachment & Trauma -Sensitive Award (ATSSA)– Gold

We are looking forward to you joining our team!

To view the role profile in full, please click apply  20200227_Role_Profile_Teacher_Outreach 1 ACE.pdf

Hours​

Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am -16:30pm

Why Five Rivers?​

• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team​
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​
• Perk Box High Street Discounts​
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers​
• Employee Support Programmes 
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution) 
• Enhanced Maternity Leave Package for mothers who have been with us for over 1 year.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements​

• Good written and IT skills.​
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers. ​
• Able to actively listen to others.
• NQTS or QTS registration
• Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

​

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or simply have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

​​

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly and fill out an application form or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

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

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

​Five Rivers is an Investor in People Gold accredited company and a proud member of Social Enterprise.

​

​

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for a Primary Teacher to join our school in Park House, Somerset our 1 Ace Provision, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.​

​​As a 1 ACE Teacher, ​your day will be varied and interesting you will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that are tailor-made to each child and young person.

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

You will be working within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and ​follow a therapeutic practice. Our schools have been awarded the ‘Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award’.

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

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

​About Five Rivers

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

​Our Team at Park House – 1 Ace Somerset

Park House is a small bungalow on the edge of a beautiful park in central Taunton, we are a team of 26 who support children and young people covering Somerset, our children are aged between 8-19 years.

We offer a school without walls for our children & young people. We have our own forest school area and a teaching site at a local equine facility as well as lots of access to other areas and settings.

We have been awarded the Attachment & Trauma -Sensitive Award (ATSSA)– Gold

We are looking forward to you joining our team!

To view the role profile in full, 20201020_Role_Profile_Teacher_1ACE.pdfplease click apply

​Hours​

Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am -16:30pm

Why Five Rivers?​

• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team​
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​
• Perk Box High Street Discounts​
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers​
• Employee Support Programmes 
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution) 
• Enhanced Maternity Leave Package for mothers who have been with us for over 1 year.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements​

• Good written and IT skills.​
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers. ​
• Able to actively listen to others.
• NQTS or QTS registration
• Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

​

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or simply have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly and fill out an application form or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

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

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

​Five Rivers is an Investor in People Gold accredited company and a proud member of Social Enterprise.

​

​

​

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for a PHSE Teacher to join our school in Park House, Somerset our 1 Ace Provision, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.​

We are particularly interested in speaking with teachers who have experience in PHSE Key stages 2-4.

​​As a 1 ACE Teacher, ​your day will be varied and interesting you will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that are tailor-made to each child and young person.

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

You will be working within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and ​follow a therapeutic practice. Our schools have been awarded the ‘Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award’.

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

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

​About Five Rivers

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

​Our Team at Park House – 1 Ace Somerset

Park House is a small bungalow on the edge of a beautiful park in central Taunton, we are a team of 26 who support children and young people covering Somerset, our children are aged between 8-19 years.

We offer a school without walls for our children & young people. We have our own forest school area and a teaching site at a local equine facility as well as lots of access to other areas and settings.

We have been awarded the Attachment & Trauma -Sensitive Award (ATSSA)– Gold

We are looking forward to you joining our team!

To view the role profile in full, 20201020_Role_Profile_Teacher_1ACE.pdfplease click apply

​Hours​

Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am -16:30pm

Why Five Rivers?​

• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team​
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​
• Perk Box High Street Discounts​
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers​
• Employee Support Programmes 
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution) 
• Enhanced Maternity Leave Package for mothers who have been with us for over 1 year.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements​

• Good written and IT skills.​
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers. ​
• Able to actively listen to others.
• NQTS or QTS registration
• Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

​

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or simply have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly and fill out an application form or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

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

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

​Five Rivers is an Investor in People Gold accredited company and a proud member of Social Enterprise.

​

​

We are looking for a Teacher to join our school in Park House, Somerset our 1 Ace Provision, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.​

We are particularly interested in speaking with teachers who have experience in teaching Maths and Science in key stages 2-4 

​​As a 1 ACE Teacher, ​your day will be varied and interesting you will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that are tailor-made to each child and young person.

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

You will be working within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and ​follow a therapeutic practice. Our schools have been awarded the ‘Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award’.

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

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

​About Five Rivers

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

​Our Team at Park House – 1 Ace Somerset

Park House is a small bungalow on the edge of a beautiful park in central Taunton, we are a team of 26 who support children and young people covering Somerset, our children are aged between 8-19 years.

We offer a school without walls for our children & young people. We have our own forest school area and a teaching site at a local equine facility as well as lots of access to other areas and settings.

We have been awarded the Attachment & Trauma -Sensitive Award (ATSSA)– Gold

We are looking forward to you joining our team!

To view the role profile in full, 20201020_Role_Profile_Teacher_1ACE.pdfplease click apply

​Hours​

Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am -16:30pm

Why Five Rivers?​

• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team​
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​
• Perk Box High Street Discounts​
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers​
• Employee Support Programmes 
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution) 
• Enhanced Maternity Leave Package for mothers who have been with us for over 1 year.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements​

• Good written and IT skills.​
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers. ​
• Able to actively listen to others.
• NQTS or QTS registration
• Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

​

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or simply have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly and fill out an application form or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

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

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

​Five Rivers is an Investor in People Gold accredited company and a proud member of Social Enterprise.

​

​

​

Endeavour house school works with children with social, emotional, and emerging mental health needs. The school is based in the vibrant area of Ilford, providing a safe, unique, relaxed, and focused atmosphere for anxious, vulnerable pupils unable to sustain a mainstream placement.

We teach children aged between 6-18 years old, rated “good” by Ofsted in 2022; we can offer classroom learning, teaching within the community, bespoke interventions, and support for parents in the area for SEND children.

Endeavour House balances 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. Bespoke 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 Teaching and Learning, Curriculum or Pastoral within the school and supporting the staff team through leadership and development. Endeavour House is a trauma-informed school, and we are working toward the Attachment and Trauma Sensitive Award, as per our other schools within Five Rivers.

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 and a commitment to and support of your professional development aspirations.

Hours​

Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority.

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 am -16:30 pm

Why Five Rivers?​

• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team​
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme​
• Perk Box High Street Discounts​
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers​
• Employee Support Programmes 
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution) 
• Enhanced Maternity Leave Package for mothers who have been with us for over 1 year.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements​

• Good written and IT skills.​
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers. ​
• Able to actively listen to others.
• NQTS or QTS registration
• Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

For more information, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team, [email protected] or call 01722 435750 option 2

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

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

​

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for a Teacher to join our school in Rochdale, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

We are particularly interested in speaking with secondary teachers who have English or Maths as a specialism or primary teachers who have experience with the transition to secondary.

As a Teacher at Five Rivers Child Care, your day will be varied and interesting you will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that are tailor-made to each child and young person.

You will be working within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and follow a therapeutic practice. Our schools have been awarded the ‘Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award.’

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

Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we are looking for dedicated people who want to continue their career with a therapeutically based organisation, Ofsted registered schools and leading alternative education provision (1 ACE).

To view the role profile in full, please click apply 20201020_Role_Profile_Teacher_.pdf

About Five Rivers
Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise that has been turning children’s lives around since 1989.
We offer a range of supportive, safe environments for children and young people who mainstream and other school settings have not worked. Our Ofsted registered and rated independent schools around England offer a range of academic, vocational, SEN and disabilities (SEND) options.

Our Team at Willow View - Rochdale

​Willow View School is a small independent SEMH school for pupils aged 6-18 located in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The school is registered to offer education to 30 pupils with a range of needs including ADHD, autism, developmental trauma, anxiety, sensory processing difficulties, dyslexia and attachment difficulties, amongst other varying needs. Willow View School caters to individual needs within very small class groups of pupils, promoting social engagement.

​At Willow View School, we look to develop well-rounded, confident and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential. We will do this by providing a welcoming, happy, safe and supportive learning environment in which everyone is equal, and all achievements are celebrated.

​We believe that a happy child is a successful one. We are committed to providing a positive, safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, where all feel valued. We intend that all children should enjoy their learning, achieve their potential and become independent lifelong learners. ​

Hours
Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am -16:30 pm

The role is full-time over 5 days per week, however, if you would like the opportunity for part-time or compressed hours, we would be happy to speak to you about this.

​Why Five Rivers?

• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Perk Box High Street Discounts
• Company Pension
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced maternity package for mothers who have been with us for over one year
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Company pension scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Care Bonus
• Long service and recognition scheme

​Requirements

• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• NQTS or QTS registration
• Valid Driving Licence
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

​If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or simply have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

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

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

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

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for a Teacher to join our school in Rochdale, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

We are particularly interested in speaking with secondary teachers who have English or Maths as a specialism or primary teachers who have experience with the transition to secondary.

As a Teacher at Five Rivers Child Care, your day will be varied and interesting you will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that are tailor-made to each child and young person.

You will be working within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and follow a therapeutic practice. Our schools have been awarded the ‘Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award.’

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

Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we are looking for dedicated people who want to continue their career with a therapeutically based organisation, Ofsted registered schools and leading alternative education provision (1 ACE).

To view the role profile in full, please click apply 20201020_Role_Profile_Teacher_.pdf

About Five Rivers
Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise that has been turning children’s lives around since 1989.
We offer a range of supportive, safe environments for children and young people who mainstream and other school settings have not worked. Our Ofsted registered and rated independent schools around England offer a range of academic, vocational, SEN and disabilities (SEND) options.

Our Team at Willow View - Rochdale

​Willow View School is a small independent SEMH school for pupils aged 6-18 located in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The school is registered to offer education to 30 pupils with a range of needs including ADHD, autism, developmental trauma, anxiety, sensory processing difficulties, dyslexia and attachment difficulties, amongst other varying needs. Willow View School caters to individual needs within very small class groups of pupils, promoting social engagement.

​At Willow View School, we look to develop well-rounded, confident and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential. We will do this by providing a welcoming, happy, safe and supportive learning environment in which everyone is equal, and all achievements are celebrated.

​We believe that a happy child is a successful one. We are committed to providing a positive, safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, where all feel valued. We intend that all children should enjoy their learning, achieve their potential and become independent lifelong learners. ​

Hours
Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am -16:30 pm

The role is full-time over 5 days per week, however, if you would like the opportunity for part-time or compressed hours, we would be happy to speak to you about this.

​Why Five Rivers?

• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Perk Box High Street Discounts
• Company Pension
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced maternity package for mothers who have been with us for over one year
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Company pension scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Care Bonus
• Long service and recognition scheme

​Requirements

• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• NQTS or QTS registration
• Valid Driving Licence
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

​If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or simply have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

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

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

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

Independent Form F Assessors - Nationwide

Five Rivers Child Care is a leading Social Enterprise that 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 seek to appoint Independent Form F Assessors to support our Fostering teams across the UK.

You will support potential foster carers through the form f process and panel process, undertake competence-based Form F Assessments, work closely with other members of the Five Rivers Child Care Family Placement Service, return the completed Form F Assessment report and all supporting documentation to the company, complete the Form F Assessment within a timescale of between 12 -14 weeks and be submitted to Five Rivers Child Care for quality assurance process.

Complete all amendments/follow ups requests once the Form F Assessment has been vetted by Five Rivers Child Care and before 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 £2,500 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 about foster care.
• Experience working within a fostering service
• Experience in 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 a DBS check.

For more information, please contact [email protected] or call 01722 435750 and press option 2

To view the role profile in full, please click apply.

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