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: Deputy Programme coordinator

Location: Lordswood, Chatham

Salary range: £17,004 to £18,204 p.a

Hours: 37.5

Shift: Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm

The role will be at our day centre in Lordswood, Chatham 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.

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
• 33 days of annual leave in addition to paid public holidays
• Free Confidential Counselling Support Line
• Fair Care Advantage Discount scheme
• Child Care Vouchers provided by Kiddi Vouchers
• Benenden Health Care
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Paid Sickness Benefit


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: 31.05.15

Interviews to be held: WC 08.06.15

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.