The Aldingbourne Trust provides opportunities for adults with learning disabilities or autism to live meaningful and fulfilled lives and to positively contribute to their communities.

We are looking for an experienced Leader to join our team of passionate people working at Sudley Road. Our team supports people with a lived experience of learning disabilities and autism to live the lives of their choosing. Our team are founding members of the Gr8 Support Movement (www.paradigm.co.uk) and we are passionate about our work. We are looking for someone to work alongside us, to inspire us and support us to be the best we possibly can.

Within Aldingbourne we have been working towards our teams becoming self-organising. A key element to this role will be to work with the team to support them in developing a team culture that thrives on accountability, continuous improvement, and taking ownership of tasks. 

Our vision and purpose:

• To support people the best way we can to live an authentic life of their choosing.
• To champion the rights of people we support
• To support one another to achieve our shared goals
• Promoting independence at every opportunity
• All staff working in a consistent manner to support people reach their full potential

What you will get from working with us

• An appreciation of working in a team that believes in its purpose and is supported by the wider Trust.
• An opportunity to deepen knowledge and learning in areas that are of interest and support the purpose of the team.
• A climate where decision making is based on open conversations and appreciation of all information with everyone’s views being actively sought.
• Getting to know the people we support, their families and investing in their wellbeing and futures.

• Bicycle voucher scheme, Eye care vouchers
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to Blue Light Card ( discounts include 20% of Bills, Toby, Burger King and discounts of many high street stores ) 
• 10% staff discount at Seasons Nursery (based at Aldingbourne Country Centre)
• 10% in ACC shop, ACC café, Horticulture, MAKE, and MAKE Café.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Peer Support Groups – Menopause Support, Mental Health First Aid, and Neurodiversity
• Staff and volunteer awards - quarterly
• £200 refer a friend scheme (payable when the new person starts)

• Please view the Job Description Registered Manager Sudley Sept 2024 document