Assistant Care Manager

The Kent Autistic Trust; New Forest; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as an Assistant Manager in Canterbury, providing support to autistic adults. Lead a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality care and development opportunities. Make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent training and competency assessments

Supportive work environment

Career progression opportunities

Rolling 3-week rota with full weekends off

Qualifications

• Experienced Assistant Manager with strong supervisory skills.
• Prior experience in adult social care, ideally with autism.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Supported Living Manager and Team Leaders.
• Provide regular supervisions and competency assessments.
• Build positive relationships with tenants and stakeholders.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Problem Solving

IT Literacy

Flexibility

Education

Experience in Adult Social Care

Job description

Join Our Team as an Assistant Manager in Canterbury

Location: Canterbury, Kent

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Assistant Manager ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of autistic adults? Homersham is a modern supported living development just outside Canterbury city centre, and we're looking for a dynamic and dedicated Assistant Manager to join our team and hit the ground running!

About Us

Welcome to Homersham, a spacious modern building comprising seven high-spec flats and bedsits designed to meet the unique needs of autistic adults with learning disabilities and mental health challenges. Our mission is to provide exceptional care and support in a community setting.

Your Role

• As an Assistant Manager, you will:
• Collaborate with the onsite Supported Living Manager and Team Leaders to recruit, retain, and develop staff.
• Provide regular supervisions and competency assessments, working closely with the QA team and Operations Manager.
• Lead one of three teams, providing support and oversight to all team members.
• Build positive and engaging relationships with tenants, families, staff, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure continuity and consistency in the quality of care.

What We Offer

• Excellent training and competency assessments.
• A supportive and enriching work environment with opportunities for career progression within The Kent Autistic Trust.
• A rolling 3-week rota with a mix of shifts and a full weekend off every third weekend.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of autistic individuals.

About You

• An experienced Assistant Manager with strong supervisory skills and a coaching mindset.
• Prior experience in adult social care, ideally with autism or learning disabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• IT literacy and confidence with digital systems.
• A driver comfortable with driving company vehicles, including a small minibus.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations.

Why Join Us?

The Kent Autistic Trust is dedicated to enabling autistic adults to have the best quality of life. We provide outstanding expertise and a range of services, including supported living, vocational, educational, therapeutic, social, and occupational support. As a registered charity, we support over five thousand families throughout Kent and strive for excellent CQC ratings.

If you are passionate about making a difference and excited about this opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

About The Trust

Supporting over 80 people in Medway and across Kent, The Kent Autistic Trust offers residential homes, supported living, day services, respite, and outreach programs. We prioritize listening to the voices of those we support, ensuring high-quality care with good and outstanding CQC ratings.

Our Values And Commitment

• Providing high-quality support tailored to individual needs and choices.
• Promoting independence and community inclusion.
• Encouraging everyone to contribute individually.
• Working in partnership with individuals and relevant parties.

We seek Support Workers who truly value every person, respecting their priorities, needs, abilities, and limits. We hope you are one of them!

We do not accept applications via agencies for Support Workers. Please see our Privacy Notice attached or available on our website.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found or if application volume is high.