Make a Difference Every Day
Are you a compassionate and experienced leader in social care? Do you thrive in a role where your leadership directly improves lives? The Kent Autistic Trust is seeking a Supported Living Manager to lead a vibrant and inclusive service supporting seven autistic adults in Rochester.
About the Role
As Supported Living Manager, you will:
Lead from the front, inspiring and developing a dedicated team including an Assistant Manager, 3 Team Leaders, and specialist support staff.
Oversee a 24/7 supported living service operating on a 3-week rolling rota. Ensure a safe, person-centred environment where tenants can live fulfilling, independent lives.
Build strong, positive relationships with tenants, families, staff, and external professionals.
Collaborate with the CQC Registered Operations Manager, Senior Management, and Quality & Compliance teams to uphold our high standards.
About You
Were looking for a strong, visible leader for this role of supported living Manager:
Has5+ years experience coaching and developing specialist care teams.
Demonstrates practical leadership and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Is confident in applying The Care Act, Health and Social Care Act, and frameworks such as Safeguarding, DoLS, MCA ,and Best Interest processes.
Holds or is working towards a Level 5 Health and Social Care qualification(or equivalent).
Can adapt quickly to challenges and lead with empathy, professionalism, and integrity.
Why Join The Kent Autistic Trust as a supported Living Manager?
We are a registered charity with over 30 years of experience supporting autistic adults across Kent. Our services are consistently rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC. We are committed to:
Promoting independence and inclusion.
Listening to the voices of those we support.
Creating a workplace where staff feel valued and empowered.
What We Offer
£38,500 per annum + £2k golden hello for direct applicants
33 days holiday(including bank holidays)
Excellent training and career development opportunities
Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support Retail and leisure discounts, gym membership, and more
A chance to make areal impact in a supportive, values-driven organisation
About the Trust:
Ensuring the voice of those we support is actively listened to, working for us often means that no two days are the same, but the care and support we give is of consistently high quality, with CQC rating all our services good, and many outstanding.
Our Values and Commitment:
KAT is committed to providing high quality supports designed around individual abilities, needs and choices.
KAT is committed to promoting independence and inclusion within communities.
KAT believes everyone is able to make their own individual contribution.
KAT seeks to work in partnership with all relevant parties but in particular with the individual themselves.
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