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The Kent Autistic Trust

The Kent Autistic Trust has been providing support for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other associated difficulties since 1989, supporting people who have significant behavior, developmental and communication needs within various community settings including: registered homes, specialist and intensive supported living, community day resource centers, Family Support service and support groups. 

The Charity has a passion for people on the spectrum and prides itself in achieving a Care Quality Commission rating of OUTSTANDING on several of our services, with the remaining rated GOOD, this means that our passion and drive to continuously strive to excel has been recognized formally. 

We offer individual, tailor made, person centered, solutions of support for adults through our living and day vocational and life skill services. Our team has a wide range of expertise and we provide consultancy services that aim to empower autistic individuals through providing specialist assessments and training for the people who work with or support them.

31 Dec, 2025
Support Worker
The Kent Autistic Trust Gillingham, UK
Support Worker Jobs with a difference- You need to hold a full UK manual driving licence for this role. Be part of an amazing expanding support team. Immediate interviews available - for new to care and experienced staff in Kent. Supporting autistic adults with their day to day needs and a wide range of activities including visit theme parks, swimming, walking and shopping. Excellent specialist training provided. Meet the team Our Club 21 site is a lively day service provision that supports 8 individuals (male & female). The service is based on three floors and has individual areas as well as communal areas to meet the needs of the people they support. The individuals participate in a wide range of activities within the community including horse riding, swimming, visiting local zoos and museums, and attending courses at the local adult education centre. They also like a spot of baking back at Club 21. The specialist staff team in situ is looking forward to...
19 Dec, 2025
Waking Night Support Worker
The Kent Autistic Trust Strood, Rochester, UK
Waking Night Support Worker Salary/Hourly Rate: £20,638.80 pa / £12.60 p.h. (Pro Rata for part time) Hours: 31.5 Location: Strood Medway About the Role: Wake Night Support Worker Waking Night Support workers help the people we support to feel safe and secure throughout the night. Delivering exceptional care and individualized support ensures that our residents live as independently and safely as possible. In addition, the responsibilities of the role are to assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the service and carry out necessary utility checks. This is a personally rewarding role where you can build on your skills and experience. Having a background in supporting people with Autism in a previous role within a social care environment is desirable, although is not essential. What is essential is that you understand that autism can be complex and challenging and that each person we support is unique. Meet the Team: Curlew Crescent...
19 Dec, 2025
Support Worker
The Kent Autistic Trust Brompton, Chatham, UK
Support Worker Medway (You'll need a full UK driving licence to drive the people we support in their mobility vehicles) Salary: Starting from £25,812 per year (35 hours/week, including sleep-in allowance) Hours: 35 per week, 3-week Rota Contract: Permanent Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference in a service rated Good or Outstanding? On average our starting salary for a support worker is £25,812 per year (based on a 35-hour week and including one sleep in per week at £60 per night). Just working an additional 6 hours per week, i.e., 41 hours, will allow you to earn £29,844 per year (including holiday allowance). Indeed, our Support Workers can earn significantly higher salaries by picking up overtime, with many of our experienced workers earning more than £30,000 per year. We're actively seeking kind, caring, and dedicated Support Workers to join the team at Kent Autistic Trust. You'll be supporting autistic adults and those with associated...
09 Dec, 2025
Support Worker
The Kent Autistic Trust Strood, Rochester, UK
Support Worker Medway (You'll need a full UK manual driving licence to drive the people we support in their mobility vehicles) Salary: Starting from £25,812 per year (35 hours/week, including sleep-in allowance) Hours: 35 per week, 3-week Rota Contract: Permanent Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference in a service rated Good or Outstanding? On average our starting salary for a support worker is £25,812 per year (based on a 35-hour week and including one sleep in per week at £60 per night). Just working an additional 6 hours per week, i.e., 41 hours, will allow you to earn £29,844 per year (including holiday allowance). Indeed, our Support Workers can earn significantly higher salaries by picking up overtime, with many of our experienced workers earning more than £30,000 per year. We're actively seeking kind, caring, and dedicated Support Workers to join the team at Kent Autistic Trust. You'll be supporting autistic adults and those with associated...
09 Dec, 2025
Support Worker
The Kent Autistic Trust Faversham ME13, UK
Support Worker Faversham Salary: Starting from £25,812 per year (35 hours/week, including sleep-in allowance) Hours: 35 per week, 3-week Rota Contract: Permanent Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference in a service rated Good or Outstanding? On average our starting salary for a support worker is £25,812 per year (based on a 35-hour week and including one sleep in per week at £60 per night). Just working an additional 6 hours per week, i.e., 41 hours, will allow you to earn £29,844 per year (including holiday allowance). Indeed, our Support Workers can earn significantly higher salaries by picking up overtime, with many of our experienced workers earning more than £30,000 per year. We're actively seeking kind, caring, and dedicated Support Workers to join the team at Kent Autistic Trust. You'll be supporting autistic adults and those with associated neurodevelopmental conditions in welcoming residential and supported living services in Faversham helping...
09 Dec, 2025
Casual Support Worker
The Kent Autistic Trust Canterbury, UK
We cannot provide sponsorship for this role Casual Support Worker Jobs with a difference If you enjoy helping people and want to make a difference to their lives, then a Casual Support Worker role with The Kent Autistic Trust could be perfect for you. If you are looking for flexible work to fit around your commitments our Casual support worker role could meet your needs. Start making a difference and join our KAT family today! Hours: As and when required- Training Provided: Company Induction KAT Foundation Training Award Specialist Pathway Training Health and Safety and Compliance Training On the job observation and assessments Tasks / Responsibilities of a Casual Support Worker (may include but not limited to): Drive a mobility car or service vehicle. Working with individuals who can display challenging behaviors hurting self or others, running away, throwing things, swearing, shouting and damaging property. Support individuals within the community in...
08 Dec, 2025
Registered Manager
The Kent Autistic Trust Ashford, UK
Registered Cluster Care Home Manager, Ashford, Kent - £45,000 PA Are you passionate about making a difference?If so, we would love to hear from you! We are seeking an experienced and professional Registered Cluster Home Manager to lead two registered residential services in Ashford. About 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 families throughout Kent. We strive to achieve and maintain good and outstanding CQC ratings. Your Role as CQC Registered Manager: We are looking for a strong and visible leader with a minimum of five years experience of coaching and developing a specialist care support...
13 Nov, 2025
Support Worker - Part Time 21 hrs
The Kent Autistic Trust Brompton, Chatham, UK
Support Worker Medway Hours: 21hrs per week, 2-week Rota Contract: Permanent fixed days as below: Week 1 - 9am - 4pm Wednesday, Friday and Sunday Week 2 - 9am - 4pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference in a service rated Good or Outstanding? Our starting salary for a support worker is £23888 per year (based on a 37.5-hour week (£12.25 per hour). We're actively seeking kind, caring, and dedicated Support Workers to join the team at Kent Autistic Trust. You'll be supporting autistic adults and those with associated neurodevelopmental conditions in welcoming residential and supported living services across Medway helping with practical and emotional daily support, personal care, medication, and engaging in meaningful activities like swimming, shopping, cinema trips, and even theme park days. You'll also be involved in supporting with everyday domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe,...