Work for Us Enquire to Foster Click here to read about our COVID-19 message Working in our specialist residential service Home > Work with us (careers) > Working in our specialist residential service About our specialist residential service Since 1989 Five Rivers has provided therapeutic care in residential homes designed for children and young people who are unable to live with their own families and who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) such as trauma, abuse and neglect. We are committed to providing a homely, nurturing and supportive environment where children and young people can recover their self-esteem and rebuild relationships of trust with adults who will are ambitious for them and who will enable them to access all possible life opportunities they deserve. We invite you to watch this video to learn all about one of our Residential Homes which has integrated services for children including education and assessment and therapy – Fountain House. Fountain House is one example of our residential homes at Five Rivers that uses the Attachment and Trauma-Informed Care model. We are always looking for caring, energetic, innovative, child-centred and resilient individuals to work in our homes within a passionate and supportive team, and to join us on our mission of turning children’s lives around. Read More Benefits You will benefit from working with a well-established, child-centred organisation that is committed to turning children’s lives around. With over 30 years’ experience, we are well equipped to support you to develop in your role. We know how demanding and challenging our work can be. We value our people and want to recognise and reward you for the work you to. Read More Staff Stories Nicole, Residential Child Care Worker How would you describe your role of a residential child care worker? Being a Residential child care Worker has allowed me to form some truly lovely relationships with young people, […] Read more Work with us We are always looking for engaged and passionate people to work for us and have a range of opportunities. View our current vacancies What Our People Say Despite every day challenges, people working for Five Rivers believe it’s a great place to work. Some of comments people made during our IIP Assessment interviews included: “I don’t think there is anything else my manager could do for me. We have a great working relationship” “Close team working both in our team and with other teams is what success is all about.” “We want our children to feel loved and cared for and that comes from a hug within.” “Team communication is great and the way we think about each other.” “A warm welcome from everyone and place that feels safe.” “We are a family with cohesion”. Our Values Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We live these values day in, day out. Respect • Adaptability • Integrity • Support • Excellence Find out more Fostering Residential Children’s Homes Assessment & Therapy Education Crisis Intervention Head Office Five Rivers Child Care Ltd, 47 Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UT Call us T: 01722 435750 F: 01722 435797 Five Rivers Child Care Ltd © 2021 ® Registered Trademark | All Rights Reserved | Policies | Sitemap Request a Call