Job Description

Located on the outskirts of Wadhurst, on the borders of East Sussex and Kent, we are a successful independent residential specialist college for young people (aged 16-25) with a range of learning difficulties. Alongside the college we have established an initiative, creating a co-housing community with adults with learning difficulties and we are developing a social enterprise initiative where external individuals will join current co-housing members to make produce for sale and undertake maintenance activities for the benefit of the community.

This community environment offers a distinctive approach to education and supported living which provides for the social, emotional and spiritual development of young people and adults with special needs through safe, shared living and integration with the wider community. Emphasis is placed on crafts, the arts, movement education and care for the land. The Mount works actively with the Camphill Community impulse and anthroposophy.

Please do look at our website to find out more about us.

We are seeking an experienced social care professional, with a level 5 diploma in health and social care management, or working towards this. You will have the experience and skills to support the management of the quality of the provision in regard to legislation and requirements including the Health and Social Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and CQC regulations. You will have the experience and skills to be the safeguarding lead for the organisation. You think creatively about social care and are keen to work in a collaborative way with a diverse range of colleagues.

Whilst a background in residential education care would be preferable, this role would be ideal for a person working at a team leader or deputy manager level in a health and social care setting.

The post is 5 days, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm term time only (39 weeks) with a salary in the region of 28,495.00( FTE 33,899.00) to 31,776.00 ( FTE 37,802.00) dependent on breadth of experience and qualifications.

Principal Objectives

Support the management of the quality of care and support in college and the cohousing community as well as social enterprise day placements

Oversee Quality Assurance systems covering care and support for all activities

Safeguarding lead for children and adults at risk (college, cohousing, Social enterprise)

Main Responsibilities

Implement and improve Quality Assurance processes for care and support

Monitor the annual rolling quality assurance plan including the completion of audits for documentation, finances and medication.

Oversee safeguarding processes and liaison with external bodies in collaboration with the Safeguarding Group

Manage MCA/DoLS processes

The post is 5 days, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm term time only (39 weeks)

Qualifications and training

Good level of education, including English

Completed or working towards Level 5 diploma in Social Care and Management

Knowledge and experienc

e

Experience of working with young people/adults in social care

Experience of working with people with learning disabilities

Excellent understanding of the principles of high quality person centred care and support and non-discriminatory care practice

Knowledge and experience of working with CQC regulation

Knowledge and experience of working with safeguarding legislation

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and how to recognise abuse

Please note that we can only offer this role to those that have the Right to Work in the UK.

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

Closing date for applications : 31st October 2025.

Interviews to commence: week beginning 10th November 2025.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 28,495.00-31,776.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Care home: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person