Current Vacancies - June 2013
Kent Autistic Trust is a well respected specialist provider of services for adults with ASC and an innovative charity providing residential care, day activity services and support. The Trust encourages maximum independence, choice and use of community resources within a supportive environment.
If you are looking to work in an innovative, supportive environment providing the best possible services for people and have a genuine interest in working with adults who have Autism Spectrum Condition and/or learning disabilities, then contact us for an informal chat about the opportunities and career progression available with The Kent Autistic Trust. Telephone: 01634 405168 or email:humanresources@kentautistic.com
These exciting roles will come with all the necessary training and support, and will give you a very good insight iinto the daily challenges and successes in the life of people with Autism Spectrum Condition.
MEDWAY
Family Support Officer (Adults) based in Gillingham - Fixed Term Contract ending 31st March 2015
Salary: £33,211p.a.
We have a vacancy working as part of a two person team providing high quality and well respected support for people across the spectrum of autism and their families. The Family Support Service is funded by a Big Lottery Grant awarded to the Kent Autisitc Trust and is due to end on the 31st March 2015.
We are looking for a skilled professional who can demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with people directly with autism and who possess knowledge of systems, funding and services available to adults with autism and their families locally and nationally. They will also have a recognised relevant degree or professional qualification in this field.
The successful applicant will have experience of facilitating guidance groups for parents and carers and hold social skills groups directly with people with autism.
Your energy, drive and ocmmitment will enable you to work with a large and diverse group of people and professionals. You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with people.
You will have experience in researching information from various sources and making recommendations. This will enable you to provide focused individual support to families to enable them to meet and overcome the challenges that they are facing.
Successful candidates will also enjoy the following benefits:
- Comprehensive induction training
- 25 days annual leave in addition to paid public holidays
- Free confidential Counselling Support Line
Family Support Officer-ADULTS-Person Spec 21032013
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT - NEW
Closing date: 24th June 2013
Interviews to be held: In July 2013
If you have not heard from us within 7 days of the closing date then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
Programme Instruction (Lordswood)
37.5hrs per week (rota) - Salary £12,740 p.a.
We are currently recruiting for a Programme Instructor on a Fixed Term contract for 12 months at our day centre 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. It would be advantageous, but not essential, that you have an NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults) and that you hold a clean driving licence (for at least 2 years). In addition you will have had experience of working within the field of services for adults with special needs and a willingness to participate in a continuous development of the service.
Programme Instructor JD and SP
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT - NEW
Senior Support Worker (Strood)
37.5hrs per week - Salary range: £14,896 to £16,650 p.a.
We are recruiting for a Senior Support working at our residential centre supporting adults with Autism working 37.5 hrs per week (shift rota). 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. It would be advantageous, but not essential, that you have an NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults) and that you hold a clean driving licence (for at least 2 years). In addition you will have had experience of working within the field of services for adults with special needs and a willingness to participate in a continuous development of the service.
Senior Support Worker JD and Standards of Performance 210113
Senior Support Worker Person Specification 210113
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT - NEW
Closing date: 13th June 2013
Interviews to be held: 18th and 19th June 2013
Team Leader (Strood)
37.5hrs per week - Salary range: £17,202 - £18,696 p.a.
We are recruiting for a Team Leader at our supported living centre in Strood 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. It would be advantageous, but not essential, that you have an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults) and that you hold a clean driving licence (for at least 2 years). In addition you will have had experience of working within the field of services for adults with special needs and a willingness to participate in a continuous development of the service.
Team Leader Personal Spec 14022013
Team Leader JD and Standards of Performance
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT - NEW
Closing Date 13th June
Interviews to be held 18th and 19th June
If you have not heard from us within 7 days of the closing date then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
ASHFORD AND SWALE
Waking Night Support Worker (Faversham)
37.5 hrs per week (Rota)- Salary:£13,715 p.a.
We are recruiting for a Waking Night Support Worker at our residential centre 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. It would be advantageous, but not essential, that you have an NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults) and that you hold a clean driving licence (for at least 2 years). In addition you will have had experience of working within the field of services for adults with special needs and a willingness to participate in a continuous development of the service.
Closing Date: 21st June 2013
Interviews to be held: 28th June 2013
Waking Night PERSON SPECIFICATION 160113
Waking Night PERSON SPECIFICATION 160113
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT - NEW
Casual Care Staff to work – MEDWAY, ASHFORD, FAVERSHAM AND CANTERBURY
Would you prefer to retain flexibility and be able to make choices that suit you and your private life, regarding time and location of work - then why not join our Flexibank?
Hourly rates of pay:
Waking Night Casual Worker £9.68
Sleep-in Night Casual Worker £29.16 per night.
Senior Casual Worker £8.55 / Weekend rate: £9.06 - candidate must have at least 12 months experience of working within Social Care
Casual Care Worker £7.25 / Weekend rate: £7.76. no previous experience required.
Job Description - CCW AND PERSON SPECIFICATION - CCW
Job Description - WNCCW AND PERSON SPECIFICATION -Waking Nights CCW
Job Description - SCCW new AND PERSON SPECIFICATION - SCCW
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
TO APPLY:- DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM:APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT - NEWfor completion and and return to Kent Autistic Trust, 14 High Street, Brompton, Gillingham, Kent ME7 5AE. Or contact: Sarah Harvey - HR Manager, Anna B-Murfin - HR Assistant. Telephone: 01634-405168; Email: humanresources@kentautistic.com
KAT is an equal opportunities employer & welcomes applications from a wide section of the community. Applicants offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).