Job Description

Kenward Trust is seeking to employ a Therapeutic Manager to lead its therapeutic programmes and teams to deliver excellent care to residents in residential treatment from substance misuse.

It is an exciting time to join Kenward as we expand and diversify our services to meet the changing needs of people accessing treatment. This is a demanding and rewarding role requiring outstanding knowledge of current and emerging evidence-based treatments. Accountable at Board level and working closely with our Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist and Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of person-centred, trauma-informed care that builds recovery capital and the scaffolding that promote sustained recovery.

Kenward Trust provides both 12-Step and SMART recovery models with a trauma-informed approach to both. All residents experience additional therapy from our unique Therapeutic Gardens and Workshops which were rated as Outstanding by the CQC. Kenward Trust is constantly evolving and you will play a pivotal role in its place a Kent's leading addiction treatment centre.

We are looking to recruit an experienced professional who holds a recognised therapeutic qualification to a minimum of Level 4 with membership of a recognised professional body. They will have a minimum of 2 years managerial responsibility of multi-disciplinary working in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation or community setting

If you are an innovative thinker and would relish an opportunity to make a huge difference to people's lives, this is a chance to be part of a team that is at the forefront of residential care in a beautiful location in the Kent countryside.

Please see our website for further information and to view the supporting job description. Send your CV to jane.wenban@kenwardtrust.org.uk with a personal statement as to why you think you would be an excellent candidate for this post.

www.kenwardtrust.org.uk

All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and be required to provide

satisfactory references.

Closing date: 15th August 2025

Interviews will be held on: 19th August (am) 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Maidstone ME18 6AH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Management: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Maidstone ME18 6AH (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/08/2025
Reference ID: Ther Mngr 072025