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The Mount is a Specialist Further Education College for young adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities, aged 16 – 25, offering residential and day provision. Our vision is Living, Learning and Working. Formal and informal education merge across the waking day curriculum with students able to transfer skills from college to work experience and within the home environment. The Mount provides the opportunity for a 3 year college experience with a view that this might extend beyond this timeframe should individuals require additional educational input.

Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6/7)

Part-time – 2 days per week (9.00am - 5.00pm) 15 hours paid

Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)

Start date: September 2026 or earlier

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team on a part-time basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to further develop the OT service within the college and to work closely with our Speech and Language Therapist.

What we offer

a unique and supportive working environment within a therapeutic community

the opportunity to shape and develop the Occupational Therapy provision

collaboration with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team

a beautiful campus setting that values creativity, care, and holistic education

 We warmly welcome visits from interested applicants who wish to learn more about our community before applying.

About the Role

Part-time: 2 days per week (9.00am – 5.00pm) 15 hours

Term-time only: 39 weeks per year

Salary:

Band 6: £12,965 – £15,614 (FTE £35,999 – £43,352)

Band 7: £16,026 – £18,348 (FTE £44,499 – £50,923)

Dependent on qualifications and experience                                                                                                                                        

How to apply

For further information or to arrange a visit, please email:

Andrew McDougall at Recruitment

Facilitators /Support Workers

Starting Salary: £13.70 per hour

Full time 37.5 hours per week

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Part time, 27 hours per week, 11 months, maternity cover.

COULD YOU SHARE OUR COMMUNITY VISION AND ETHOS?

Facilitators (Support Workers) at The Mount Camphill Community empower individuals to live independently and fulfillingly by assisting with daily tasks; cooking, cleaning, personal care, facilitating community engagement (social activities and work). Promoting health and wellbeing, supporting finances, offering emotional support, focusing on the person's goals and choices through a holistic, person-centred approach. The role is to work together, building trust and helping develop life skills.

We currently need two Support Workers to join our team. We have 16 supported adults living across 3 houses that require daily support. All supported cohousers participate in a dynamic weekly workshop schedule involving caring for the land, craft and performing arts.

In return for your commitment, we offer a flexible timetable with morning (8-6) and evening (12-9.30) shifts, (weekend availability is essential). 25 days annual leave, meals whilst on shift, annual pay review, ongoing training and a chance to be a part of a vibrant community that offers a rich cultural timetable throughout the year.

Please email your CV with cover letter to our recruitment team by clicking this link Recruitment 

The Mount Camphill Community is a charity and life sharing community that offers education and a young adult supported living programme for people with a learning disability. We are a community inspired by anthroposophy, a spiritual philosophy founded by Rudolf Steiner, emphasising the development of the human being and consciousness.
An interest in anthroposophy or experience working in an anthroposophical inspired community would be an advantage but not essential, a community induction is offered.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

This role is not eligible for a Skilled Worker Visa.  All applicants will need to have a valid Right to Work in the UK.

PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants for all vacancies will be required to undergo appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service checks.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our vulnerable students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please contact us for further information:

email us by clicking here Recruitment

The Recruitment Group, The Mount Camphill Community, Faircrouch Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6PT

Phone 01892 782025