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Are you interested in working with The Abbeyfield Kent Society? All current vacancies are listed below

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General Care Staff

Location: Kent | Salary: Depending on experience TBC

The Abbeyfield Kent Society provides residential care for older people with frailty and
dementia. We are currently recruiting for Care Staff.

We have nine residential homes across Kent. Please specify which home you are interested in as per the list and location and reference number when making an application.

Locations
Connors House - Canterbury CNR/SPEC
Deneholm - Northfleet DNH/SPEC
Edward Moore House - Gravesend EDM/SPEC
Greensted - Maidstone GRN/SPEC
St Martins - Maidstone STM/SPEC
Stangrove Lodge - Edenbridge STL/SPEC
The Dynes - Kemsing Sevenoaks DYN/SPEC
Woodgate - Tonbridge WDG/SPEC
Rogers House - Gillingham ROH/SPEC

20-Feb-2012

Occupancy Manager

Location: Cuxton - HQ | Salary: £15,000pa (with OTE of £45k)

Want to be part of an organisation that prides itself on the delivery of high quality care to over 450 older people? Do you have a track record of ethical selling? Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge where you receive financial recognition for your efforts?

This is a newly created position within our organisation, reporting to the Director of Corporate Services and offered initially on a one year fixed term contract. If the post is successful and fulfills our expectations then the role will become permanent.

Like many businesses, maximising income is absolutely essential for survival; which is why we are investing for the first time in our 45 year history in a dedicated ambassador for the services offered by the Abbeyfield Kent Society.

The Occupancy Manager will work closely with the Area Business Managers, Home Managers and Media team. The role will be pivotal in reducing under-occupancy in our homes and promoting our services. Difficult work in difficult economic times we know but for the right person with commitment and drive the potential rewards will be high. We have developed a very generous reward structure which will allow the post holder to benefit directly from their efforts. In this respect it will be a unique post within our business.

An established background in sales will be an essential requirement although this does not have to be from the care sector.

In return, we can offer you a competitive salary and bonus package, a working week of 37.5 hours with flexibility, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a contributory pension scheme after a 6 month qualifying period. The successful candidate will also need to complete an Enhanced CRB disclosure.

Based near Rochester and celebrating 45 years service in 2012, we are a major provider of residential care to older people in Kent. We have a turnover of £11+ million and employ over 530 staff with a further 120 volunteers. We are committed to outstanding care services, creating homes where people wish to live, and focusing on meeting their needs and aspirations.

For an informal chat regarding the post, please contact Laurence Fowler-Stevens (Director of Corporate Service) on 01634 729145. Please download the job description and person specification for more details about the role.

Further information on the Society and our homes may be found on our website.

Application should be made by completing our application form plus the compliance and EO monitoring form. Please e-mail your application to recruitment@abbeyfieldkent.org or post to our Cuxton address by the closing date quoting HQ/04.

Closing date: Monday 20 February 2012, 12 noon

Interviews: Tuesday 28 February 2012

09-Mar-2012

Marketing & Communications Intern

Location: HQ-Cuxton | Salary: Voluntary position

The Abbeyfield Kent Society is seeking to increase our public relations and marketing efforts in our 45th year and require an intelligent, organised and dynamic intern to help with the company’s marketing and public relations activities. The Marketing and Communications Intern position requires a self-motivated, enthusiastic and flexible individual who is able to assist with several marketing & public relations projects in a small, but fast-paced charity environment.

Working on a wide variety of short and long term projects, the intern will assist in the day-to-day running of the department; including writing press releases, doing market research, desktop publishing and managing our online presence, including social media.

We want someone who is passionate about a career in marketing or communcations, who is available to work at our head office near Rochester, in Kent, full-time over a one to three month period.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience working for an in-house marketing and communications team, who will support the intern with the development of new skills.

Person specification

Essential

Undergraduate degree, or working towards a degree, in a relevant subject
Have empathy with the aims and ethos of The Abbeyfield Kent Society
Strong work ethic
High energy and ambitious
Excellent IT skills
Eagerness to learn and take on new tasks
The ability to be creative and think outside the box
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

A solid understanding of social media
A full driving license
A passion for working in marketing and communications
Outstanding organisational skills
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to media@abbeyfieldkent.org

Successful applicants will be subject to a CRB check.

Position is voluntary, reasonable expenses will be covered where appropriate.