Assistant Manager in Chatham

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ASSISTANT MANAGER AT NEWTON CLOSE!

LOCATION: Lordswood, Medway, Kent

SALARY: £31,000 per annum

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of autistic adults? Newton Close is The Kent Autistic Trust\’s newest supported living development, and we\’re looking for a dynamic and dedicated Assistant Manager to join our team!

ABOUT US

Welcome to Newton Close, a beautifully redeveloped site in Lordswood, offering five high-spec, modern flats 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 Registered Manager and Team Leaders to recruit, retain, and develop staff.
• Provide regular supervisions and competency assessments.
• Work closely with the QA team and Operations Manager.
• Lead one of three teams, providing support and oversight to all teams.
• 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

• Performance‑related pay through training and competency assessments.
• A supportive and enriching work environment with excellent training.
• 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

• A natural leader with solid supervisory skills and a coaching mindset.
• Prior experience in the adult social care sector, 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 experience in supporting autistic individuals and offer a range of services, including living, vocational, educational, therapeutic, social, and occupational support. As a registered charity, we represent the needs of autistic people and their families, supporting over five thousand families throughout Kent. We strive to achieve and maintain good and outstanding CQC ratings.

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

APPLY NOW to become a part of our dedicated team at Newton Close and help us continue to provide exceptional care and support to our tenants.

We do not accept applications made via agencies for Support Workers.

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