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Make a real difference in a child’s life. Join our team at Five Rivers Child Care.

At Osmington House, we provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing home for children and young people. We are looking for kind, resilient, and child focused individuals to join us as Residential Child Care Workers.

You don’t need previous experience — just the right attitude. We will train, coach, and support you every step of the way, following our trauma informed, therapeutic model to help transform children’s lives.

What You’ll Be Doing
No two days are the same. You will support children to grow, learn, and have fun through activities such as:

• Kayaking, rock climbing, swimming, arts & crafts, skating, and beach adventures
• Forest walks, movie nights, and even camping in the garden
• Supporting children to make positive choices and develop independence
• Being a dependable role model they can trust
• Helping with everyday tasks including cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a homely environment
• Learning new skills such as nutritional meal planning, safeguarding, first aid, and more
• Working towards your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare through a fully funded apprenticeship
• Exploring clear, structured career pathways within Five Rivers

Hours
On average, 39 hours a week for full time.
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, so the salary advertised includes the payment for an average of 8 sleep ins per month. For each sleep-in you receive an additional £50 per night. The salary advertised is based off completing 2 sleep ins per week.

What We’re Looking For

• People who genuinely want to make a difference
• Patience, resilience, and a positive approach
• Good written, verbal, and IT communication skills
• Ability to have fun and understand the importance of play
• Ideally a full driving licence
• You must be over 19 years old

We welcome applications from people with experience, but it’s not essential.

Why Join Five Rivers?
We are a social enterprise, putting children at the centre of everything we do. You’ll join a team of compassionate professionals who create lasting, life changing relationships with the young people they care for.

We look after you, so you can look after them. Our benefits include:

• 30 days’ holiday (22 plus 8 bank holidays) + holiday purchase scheme
• 3 week rolling rota, published 6 weeks in advance
• £50 per sleep in payment
• Simplyhealth medical cash back plan
• Ongoing training and development with in house and external trainers
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• Employee support programmes: 24/7 GP, counselling, and advice
• Long Service awards
• Enhanced maternity leave (after one year’s service)
• Meals provided as part of a family environment when on shift
• Blue Light discount card
• Refer a Friend and Foster Carer referral bonuses

Apply Today

If you would like to join a dedicated team making a lifelong difference to young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Call our recruitment team: 01722 435750 (Option 2)

Email: Recruitment@five-rivers.org

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will undergo full pre employment checks, including references and a fully funded DBS.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £31,564.00-£34,308.00 per year

Benefits:

• Referral programme

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person