Permanent; Full-time 162.5 hours per month
Salary Scale: £17,277 – £18,700 plus benefits

Canterbury Oast Trust takes pride in providing high quality care and support for adults with learning disabilities across Kent and East Sussex.
We provide long-term accommodation and care, based in small, unique family style homes. The ethos of all our homes is to support independence, dignity, choice and achievement by helping people to live the lives they choose. The New Bungalow is home to six people with varying abilities who have both physical and learning disabilties.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to help manage and develop high quality care services for all the residents and to help promote a culture of continuous improvement and development for adults with complex needs.

Working as part of a larger team you will provide high quality care and support to the adults based on their needs through a person-centered approach. You will assist the Home Manager to provide a safe and supportive environment that enables individuals to feel valued, reach their potential and nuture their aspirations.

You will have the ability to supervise staff and hold a minimum of a Level 2 Diploma/NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care.Your own vehicle and a clear and current driving licence are essential due to our rural location. An Enhanced Criminal Records check is required for this role.

Experience of using specialist equipment and knowledge of autism/diabetes/epilepsy would be an advantage, however full training will be given to the right person.

If you believe you have the right values for our organisation we would love to hear from you. To find out more details about the role and to download a copy of our application form, please visit our website at www.c-o-t.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us/vacancies. Alternatively you can contact Jo Booth our HR Officer at jb@c-o-t.org.uk or call on 01233 861519 to request an application pack

Closing date: Friday 8th August 2014 / Interviews: W/C 25th August 2014

Due to strict safeguarding and recruitment procedures only applications submitted on Trust application forms will be accepted. No C.V's

Please return completed applications to:
Jo Booth
HR & Training Officer
Canterbury Oast Trust & Rare Breeds Centre
Highlands Farm, Woodchurch
Ashford, Kent
TN26 3RJ
jb@c-o-t.org.uk
www.c-o-t.org.uk