Swanton Community Services – Kent provides support for adults, delivering personal care to people with a wide range of needs including learning disabilities, autism, dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
The service supports both younger and older adults and is registered with the CQC, holding a Good rating across all key areas, reflecting safe, effective, caring, responsive and well‑led practice.
We provide flexible, person‑centred supported living services for adults, with a strong focus on developing life skills, promoting independence and enabling each person to achieve their goals.
First Floor Office, Kings Row,
6 Armstrong Road,
Maidstone, Kent ME15 6AQ
Autism
Learning disabilities
Complex needs
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My career in care and support has been shaped by a lifelong commitment to supporting people with diverse needs, inspired from an early age by a close friendship with someone with Down syndrome that remains important to me today. I began working in the sector at 16 as a child and young adult outreach worker, which led to roles across mental health, learning disability services, dual diagnosis and adult supported living.
I have held a range of leadership roles, including Deputy Manager and Registered Manager, and later managed a large nursing service supporting adults with complex learning and physical disabilities. Working alongside dedicated teams, I have supported services to significantly improve quality outcomes, including achieving strong CQC ratings.
I have since progressed through senior operational roles, including Operations Manager and Head of Quality Assurance, and now serve as a Divisional Director. Alongside this, I hold a Diploma in Operations Management, further strengthening my leadership capability and strategic focus. Driven by compassion, quality and a deep belief in the potential of the people we support, my career continues to be shaped by the same passion that sparked it in childhood.
Chief Executive Officer Gary Thompson is the Responsible Individual for SCS Kent. To find out more, visit our Meet The Team page.
