Careers at Canterbury Oast Trust
Creating brighter lives for adults with learning disabilities and autism and outstanding visitor experiences on our farm attraction to support our charity.
Work with us
Canterbury Oast Trust (COT) believes in a future where people with learning disabilities shape an inclusive society where anything is possible. Our mission is to empower individuality, achieve happiness, and provide high quality in everything we do. Through our accommodation, personal development, and work experience programmes, we enable people to live with choice, control, and meaningful participation in society.
We support over 80 people in accommodation services across Kent and more than 150 in life skills opportunities. All of our services are person-centred and employ a holistic approach which values mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
The Rare Breeds Centre was originally developed to provide training and skills development to our supported people as well as serving as a popular visitor attraction for families to generate income to support the work of the charity. Working on our farm means interacting with the public and with our farm life skills students. It’s also good for your health! Studies show that working with animals has been shown to lower stress and anxiety levels.
Due to the diverse nature of the Trust we offer a range of jobs and career opportunities including Support Workers, Registered Managers, Farm and Attraction Workers and various Life Skills roles.
Meaningful careers start here
As an employee you will have the opportunity to create a meaningful difference for adults with learning disabilities, the ability to develop friendships with the amazing people we support and the opportunity to be part of an inspiring and supportive work culture which encourages innovation.
Please explore the current employment opportunities below and apply or get in touch if you’re interested.
Canterbury Oast Trust is built on acceptance, respect, and inclusion, where everyone feels that they belong and can make a meaningful contribution. We encourage applicants regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family, or parental status. If you need any assistance during the recruitment process, please let us know.
We’d be delighted if you tick off all our boxes, but we also believe it’s just as important we tick all of yours. If you think you have most of what we’re looking for but not everything, go ahead and apply. We’d still love to hear from you!
Current vacancies
Flexi Shop & Admissions Assistant
Shop
£12.26 per hour
05/03/2026
VA61
We’re looking for a Flexi Shop & Admissions Assistant to join our team at the Rare Breeds Centre in Woodchurch. This role involves welcoming visitors, serving in the shop and admissions desk, handling cash, restocking, and supporting events.
Learn MoreFlexi Support Worker
Multiple
£12.39 per hour
10/03/2026
VA59
We’re looking for passionate, flexible, and caring individuals to join our Casual Worker Bank as Flexi Support Workers across our residential services in Aldington, Ashford, New Romney, and Woodchurch.
Learn MoreComplex Care Support Worker
Multiple
£12.39 per hour
10/03/2026
VA58
Join Canterbury Oast Trust’s Flexi (Casual) Worker Bank as a Complex Care Support Worker and make a real difference supporting adults with learning disabilities across our Kent residential services.
Learn MoreOur impact
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If you have questions or would like to to submit your CV for future opportunities, please use this form to connect with our HR team.