We have an exciting opportunity to join the team at Kenward Trust as our new Therapeutic Manager.

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 3 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 download the full job description and our application form, and submit the completed application form to jane.wenban@kenwardtrust.org.uk

Competitive starting salary.

Closing date: 4th July 2025..

Interviews will be held on: 15th July (am) 2025.

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