As a multiple award-winning charity, we are proud of our reputation for excellence, innovation and meaningful community impact. When you join us, you are not just taking a job, you are becoming part of a team that is changing lives every day.
Our vision is to attract, retain, inspire and support a diverse community of employees who are united by a shared commitment to improving the lives of people affected by dementia. As a multiple award-winning charity, we are proud of our reputation for excellence, innovation and meaningful community impact. When you join us, you are not just taking a job, you are becoming part of a team that is changing lives every day.
It is our culture and values that drive our team to succeed. Our culture is built on compassion, respect and genuine connection. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone staff, volunteers and the people we support feels valued, heard and empowered. Our shared values guide everything we do, from the smallest act of kindness to the biggest decisions we make.
The ADSS Way
We adapt to individual needs, learning styles and personalities, there’s no one-size-fits-all here.
We empower people to be themselves, to ask for help, and to own their personal growth.
We create an environment where it’s safe to be open, honest, and still feel valued.
We work with care and compassion, while encouraging each other to take responsibility for making ADSS even better.
We recognise effort, notice each other’s wins, and make space for fun.
We collaborate by recognising each other's strengths and talents, not competing or going it alone.
We create spaces where real conversations happen about work, fun, challenges and wins.
We embrace different experiences and perspectives, because that's how we smash excellence.
We learn together, especially when things don't go to plan and we find joy in the process.
We ask for help and support each other through change and challenges, no one's expected to do it alone.
We take personal responsibility for speaking up early if things aren't working, no silent struggles
We share mistakes without fear, so we can learn fast and fix things together
We're open, transparent, and check in on each other rather than making assumptions
Honesty is about lifting each other up, not dragging people down. It's not just what we say, but how we say it.
We own it, embrace it, change it - honesty is how we grow
A competitive salary, regularly reviewed.
A great pension where we contribute 4%.
25 days plus bank holidays paid leave (pro rata for part-time employees).
Group life insurance cover (3x your annual salary).
Two weeks paid sick leave.
Additional leave for long service (1 extra day off for every 5 years worked).
Generous expensed mileage (0.45p per mile).
Medicash healthcare cash plan: virtual GP and prescription, physiotherapy, acupuncture, health screening and children can be added for free.
Access to discounted gym memberships.
Specsavers eye care vouchers.
Great discounts and rewards through the Blue Light Card scheme.
Employee assistance programme offering confidential support for legal matters, financial wellbeing, relationship advice and more.
We encourage new candidates and our current colleagues to talk to us about flexible working options. This could include changing hours or thinking more creatively.
All administrative roles have hybrid working options.
We provide carers leave to people who tell us about their caring commitments outside of work.
We provide help for colleagues when other forms of leave are required, such as emergencies at home and parental leave.
Opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills needed to progress as an individual and as part of a wider team.
A wide variety of in-house learning, from online courses to in-person seminars.
We encourage everyone to actively participate in their professional development, we create the right environment for our people to thrive at work with tailored development plans.
A supportive culture where wellbeing is championed.
Employee recognition scheme to celebrate our amazing employees.
Employee Resource Groups, including Employee Forum, Mental Health First Aiders, People Advisory Group, Menopause Awareness and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Quarterly coffee mornings and an annual staff party.
We believe every individual living with dementia in Kent and Medway should receive support to live the life they want. To make this possible, our people: employees and volunteers must reflect the diversity of our communities. We actively remove barriers, champion equity and create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. Inclusion is at the heart of how we work and the support we provide.
ADSS is a great place to work. The flexibility as a mum of young children is great and I love the support from all my peers. We work so closely together as a team, all sharing the same vision of allowing people to be able to live well with dementia
Katie Brown, Dementia Coordinator
There is a positive work culture here: everyone is so friendly and kind to each other as employees. Being person-centred and caring is very important for this role – as a value I think it is one of the most important. We are supporting people daily with their needs and getting to know them individually
Becca Elliott, Dementia Coordiator
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Together, we can make every moment count.
Looking to volunteer? Whether you can help with a project, give a few hours a week or want to be involved more regularly, your time and support can help provide vital companionship, activities, and practical help to those who need it most.