Residential Child Care Worker

We are recruiting for our residential children’s home in Orpington, Kent. At Five Rivers Child Care, we provide caring, therapeutic homes for children and young people 7–18 years old who have experienced trauma, loss, or instability.

Our residential teams help children feel safe, valued, and supported so they can begin to rebuild their lives. Five Rivers Child Care provides integrated support through residential care, education, and clinical services, and uses its attachment and trauma-informed care model across the organisation

.

About the R

oleYou do not need previous experience in residential childcare to apply. We are looking for kind, dependable, and resilient people who want to build a meaningful career supporting children and young people. Full training will be provided, including support to achieve your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care. Five Rivers describes this role as one where personal qualities can be just as important as qualifications, with strong emphasis on patience, humour, trust-building, and resilien

ce.

Responsibil

• itiesSupporting children and young people in a safe, nurturing home enviro
• nmentBuilding positive relationships and being a consistent role
• modelHelping children take part in everyday routines, activities, and new experi
• encesSupporting with practical daily tasks such as meals, household routines, and record ke
• epingWorking as part of an integrated team alongside residential, education, clinical, and other professi
• onalsContributing to a trauma-informed, therapeutic approach to

care

Qualifi

cationsIdeally, you will hold a full driving licence and be 19 years old or over. No previous residential childcare experience is required, we will provide full training and support your professional devel

opment.

Requir

• ed SkillsCompassionate an
• d patientAble to stay calm when things are ch
• allengingGood written, verbal, and
• IT skillsPositive sense
• of humourUnderstanding of the importance of play, routine, and relationships in children’s de

velopment

Prefe

rred SkillsNo previous residential childcare experience is required – we will provide full training and support your professional d

evelopment.

Pay range and compens

ation packageThis role includes overnight sleep-ins in the home, usually 2–3 per week. Each sleep-in is paid at £50 per night, which could add up to around £4,500 per year on top of

your salary.

Equal Opport

unity StatementFive Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to the appropriate safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, paid for by us. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualif

ied candidate

• s.What We Offer30 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), plus a holida
• y purchase scheme3-week rolling rota provided 6
• weeks in advance£50 per sleep-in
• on top of salaryFully funded Level 3 Diploma in Resid
• ential Child CareOngoing training and development through our Learning &
• Development TeamSimplyhealth medic
• al cash-back plan24/7 GP service, counselling, and
• wellbeing supportBlue Light
• Card eligibilityMeals provi
• ded when on shiftRefer a Friend and Foster Carer

Refe

rral bonuses

HoursFull-time roles average 39 hours per week. Part-time application

s are also welcome.

Why join Five Rivers?At Five Rivers Child Care, our purpose is to help children recover from neglect, abuse, trauma, or family breakdown so they can flourish and fulfil their potential. We are a social enterprise with more than 35 years of experience and a strong reputation for therapeutic, child-centred care. Five Rivers says its values are Respect, Adaptability, Integrity, Support, and Excellence, and highlights career development and learning as core parts of its culture. We are proud to be an award-winning organisation, recognised for our commitment to developing and supporting our people. Our Platinum Investors in People status as recognition of its culture of learning, pro

gression, and reward.