The Kent Autistic Trust is a very well respected specialist provider of services for adults with autism. It is an innovative charity providing day and living support services, day activity services and family support. The Trust encourages maximum independence, choice and use of community resources, within a supportive environment. The Trust supports 80 people across 15 sites across Kent.

We are currently recruiting for:

Role: Senior Support Worker

Location: Ashford Resource Centre

Salary range: £14,896 to £16,650 p.a.

Hours: 37.5

Split Shift Pattern:

7.30am to 10am and 4pm to 10pm (weekdays)

7.30am to 10pm (weekends)

Week 1: Monday, Friday & Saturday
Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday

The role will be at our Residential centre in Ashford supporting adults with Autism. You will provide support within the team ensuring that the people we support achieve a full, meaningful and active life by following a person centred plan within the community.

You may also be required to do up to 8 Sleep In’s per month. Paid at an additional rate of £31.50 per night.


Experience Required/Desirable:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults)
• That you hold a clean driving licence (for at least two years) as you may be required to drive
• Experience and or knowledge of epilepsy
• Experience of working within the field of services for adults with special needs
• A willingness to participate in a continuous development of the service and an ambition to ensure that people are supported to achieve their aspirations within the community.

Successful candidates will also enjoy the following benefits:

• Comprehensive induction training
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to paid public holidays
• Free Confidential Counselling Support Line

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from a wide section of the community. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Closing date: 30.10.14

Interviews to be held: 04.11.14

An application form and job description/person specification can be downloaded from http://www.kentautistic.com/working-for-us/ or alternatively email humanresources@kentautistic.com.

If you have not heard from us within 7 days of the closing date then unfortunately, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.