Disabled Children's Charity in Kent

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We have a wide range of roles across departments from administration to care. Be part of #TeamBeams and help make a difference in the lives of disabled children and their families.

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Senior Payroll Officer

Pay Scale: Band D (£29,461 – £34,213)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hrs per week

We Are Beams are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and adaptable Senior Payroll Officer to join our busy Payroll Service Team. Strong payroll knowledge is essential, together with a good understanding of employer statutory obligations. In this role, you will deliver an accurate, efficient and high-quality payroll service to our customers, who are primarily families of disabled children and adults receiving direct payments/personal budgets to employ their own support staff. Leading a busy and fast-paced team, you will need to be organised, dependable and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, diligent and team-focused with a strong work ethic and a genuine commitment to providing excellent customer service. This role is based at our offices in Hextable and reports to the Finance Manager.
To find out more, please contact Joanne Fenner on 01322 668501

Closing date for applications – Monday 2nd November 2026
Interview date – Friday 6th November 2026
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by Tuesday 3rd November 2026

Payroll Officer

Pay Scale: Band C (£24,454 – £29,145)
Hours: Up to 37 hours per week

We Are Beams are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and adaptable Payroll Officer to join our busy Payroll Service Team. In this role, you will assist in delivering an accurate, efficient and high-quality payroll service to our customers, who are primarily families of disabled children and adults receiving direct payments/personal budgets to employ their own support staff. Strong administrative skills are essential, although previous payroll experience is not required as full training will be provided.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and team-focused, with a positive work ethic and a genuine commitment to providing excellent customer service. This role is based at our offices in Hextable and reports to the Finance Manager.

For an informal chat, please contact Joanne Fenner, Finance Manager, on 01322 668501 (extension 7). Visit our website for more information on how to apply.

Closing date for applications – Monday 2nd November 2026
Interview date – Friday 6th November 2026

Shortlisted applicants will be notified by Tuesday 3rd November 2026.

Parent Support Worker

Pay Scale: Band C (£16,523 per annum, based on 25 hours per week)

Hours: 25 hours per week (flexible)

We Are Beams are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, positive and flexible Parent Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will support young children and help families thrive by developing positive relationships and creating activities to support families.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with early years children, including children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We are looking for someone who is adaptable, enthusiastic and committed to supporting children and families.

This role offers flexible working hours, a pension contribution following successful completion of probation, and annual leave starting at 21 days, increasing with length of service.

Visit our website to download the job description and application form.

Closing date for applications – Friday 13th November 2026
Interview date – To be confirmed