Total 3,193 job vacancies in taunton somerset

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to appointing an individual who has:

• Excellent leadership, management, communication, and personal skills.

• Drive and commitment to ensure the school continues its recent impressive upward trajectory.

• Track record as an outstanding teacher and leader.

• Deep knowledge of teaching and learning.

• Determination to ensure no learner is left behind and all learners reach their potential.

• Good understanding of all aspects of the curriculum. • Experience and success within a leadership team.

• Ability and desire to lead and inspire in all academic, pastoral, and business matters.

• Total commitment to ensure the safeguarding of all children and thorough knowledge and experience of the Designated Safeguarding Lead role.

What the school offers its staff

It is an exciting time to join the Wessex family as we grow, we can offer:

• The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff.

• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.

• The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents.

• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.

• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.

• Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.

• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

As a Trainee Care Practitioner at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks that help us give our residents the quality care and support they deserve. The role of Care Practitioner is the highest level of Care Assistant we have, so you will be trained to lead, motivate and inspire a team of carers, as well as confidently take responsibility for resident medication, wound management, continence, physiological assessment and care planning under the guidance of the on-site Registered Nurse. This is a very rewarding and fulfilling role that will give you real scope to make a difference to the lives of our residents, along with plenty of training and development opportunities. Barchester are the only care provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019. NEED TO HAVE 2 years' experience in a care setting NVQ level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent) GCSE maths and English grade C or above NEED TO DO Undertake senior care responsibilities Demonstrate passion for delivering exceptional care to residents Support a nursing team with medication, assessments, care planning Attend regular training sessions, both on and off site Engage with the training programme to gain confidence in new skills REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus schemeIf you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. 0854

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables us to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for our residents. Our ethos is all about celebrating life, so you'll help to devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability. An extremely rewarding role, part of your time as a Bank Activities Coordinator will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before you create tailored activities programmes focused on maximising everyone's wellbeing, independence and social engagement. ABOUT YOUYou'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as a Bank Activities Coordinator. Your organisational skills and driven mind-set mean you always get things done and make things happen. Meanwhile, your infectious enthusiasm and creative approach will inspire our residents and staff to get involved in activities both within the home and in the local community. Any similar experience would be ideal, but it isn't essential especially because we'll make sure you have the training you need to develop your skills and progress your career with us. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your planning and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Kitchen Assistant is so important. You'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents, enhance their hospitality experience and develop your skills. ABOUT YOUWhen you join us as a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Support Worker – Taunton - £11.91 ph
Typical Shifts are: 08:00 - 20:30 working 2 or 3 shifts a week including some weekend
Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:
• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Wagestream – giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
• Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
• 24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
• Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Long service awards
We’re on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands-on Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. As a support worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people!
Our residential service in Taunton is a welcoming and friendly environment and you can be sure that no two days will be the same! You’ll be enhancing the lives of the people we support by teaching them new life skills, assisting with personal care, encouraging them to access their local communities, socialising and doing lots of activities. One day you could be out with the people we support in local bars and pubs, the next you could be unwinding with them playing video games, watching films or going to the cinema.
This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to someone's life and to help them grow in confidence and independence so that they meet their goals, whether this be making dinner by themselves or going on holiday.

Why choose us?
You don’t need to have experience to be a fantastic Support Worker, what you need is a passion for enhancing the quality of life for the people we support, a desire to learn and a genuine caring attitude.
We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.
We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.
We have a fantastic range of benefits for our staff and we offer sector leading career progression, so don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!
All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

Senior Support Worker –Taunton £12.91ph

Typical Shifts are: Long days 7.30am-9.30pm or 7.30am-2.30pm- 2.30pm- 9.30pm

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:
• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Wagestream – giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
• Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
• 24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
• Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Long service awards

Senior Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We’re currently searching for a fantastic Senior Support Worker to join us in leading our residential service in Taunton This service is a welcoming and friendly environment with a dynamic team that supports a fantastic group of people!

As a Senior Support Worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst assisting the Manager with the day-to-day supervision and management of the service. You could be allocating shifts, booking in training, inducting new colleagues, supporting with supervision’s, ordering medication and ensuring the people we support are supported to manage their finances. You’ll never lose sight of why you choose to do this, as our Seniors are still at the heart of providing day-to-day support.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to the lives of others, whether that’s helping our colleagues grow in confidence or the people we support gain independence so that they meet their goals.

We’re interested in our Senior Support Workers having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Seniors should have previous experience as a Senior Support Worker as well as experience working with individuals with autism or learning disabilities.

Why choose us?

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.

We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.

Don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

Complex care assistant to look after clients in their own homes. You need to be a driver with a car. Only switch available for candidates in the UK. No visa available for candidates outside the UK. You need to be caring, patient and have some experience in care. Job based in Taunton, Somerset .

Excellent opportunity for a Cleaner / Warehouse Operative in West-Super-Mare.

Permanent Cleaning / warehouse work, Immediate start, Weekly pay, Pension.

Easy online application process, apply now to start tomorrow!

We are currently looking for an Industrial Cleaner / Warehouse Operative to join the team in Weston Super Mare. You will be working Monday to Friday starting at 08:15 and usually finished by 17:00.

A typical day involves cleaning medical equipment using specialised chemicals. You will also be required to complete some equipment maintenance and general warehouse duties.

Some heavy lifting can be involved, and you will also need a good understanding of health and safety.

This is a great opportunity for a permanent position working with an excellent company.

Hours and Pay
• Working Monday to Friday, 08:15 to 17:00 with a 45 minute break.
• £12.00 per hour, paid weekly every Friday.

Requirements
• Previous Cleaning or Warehouse experience is desirable however not essential as full training can be provided..
• Able to complete heavy lifting when required.
• Safety boots and high viz.
• An understanding of health and safety.

Perks of the job
• Permanent work.
• On site parking.
• Weekly pay.
• Pension.

How to apply:

Simply click apply now and a member of our team will give you a call.

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About Us

North Somerset Council provides high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

We’re excited to offer an opportunity for a Community Facilities Assistant to join our Facilities Team. Based primarily at The Campus, a vibrant hub for Herons’ Moor Academy, Baytree School, Locking Castle Children’s Centre, and various leisure and library facilities, you will play a key role in keeping our spaces functional, safe, and welcoming. This hands-on role involves a variety of physical tasks and occasional manual handling, making it ideal for someone who enjoys an active workday.

You’ll work a 3 week rolling rota schedule that includes early shifts (6 am–12:30 pm), late shifts (2 pm–10 pm), and one weekend in three. As part of your duties, you’ll also support other North Somerset Council sites, such as Somerset Hall in Portishead, where you will perform tasks like setting up for events, cleaning beer lines, and conducting compliance checks.

Key Responsibilities:

In this varied role, your daily tasks will include:

Facilities and Maintenance Support: Respond to staff and user queries, address building issues, and handle room setup requests. Perform small DIY repairs such as fixing cupboard doors, putting up notice boards, or reactive Health & Safety works.
Waste and Environmental Compliance: Ensure safe waste disposal in line with North Somerset Council (NSC) guidelines and ISO14001 standards.
Routine Checks and Maintenance: Conduct plant room inspections, fire alarm testing, fire extinguisher audits, and other safety checks to ensure facilities remain compliant and secure.
Contractor Management: Oversee contractors on-site, ensuring adherence to safety policies and site protocols.
Building Security and Response: Open and close the building, respond to any immediate issues, and monitor activities throughout the day using a two-way radio.
Event and Site Support: Support additional sites as needed, including setup for events and cleaning or maintenance tasks.

If you’re a hands-on individual with a knack for solving problems and a flexible, proactive attitude, this role offers a dynamic work environment with a dedicated team and a range of responsibilities.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

About You

We’re looking for someone with a positive, proactive attitude who thrives in a customer-focused environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential. Experience in building maintenance or repairs is beneficial but not required—we’ll support you as you learn on the job.

Essential Criteria:

Customer service experience: You should have worked in a similar environment (schools, community buildings, etc.).
Teamwork and adaptability: You’ll be working with colleagues, external contractors, and a range of community members, so flexibility and people skills are key.
Health and Safety: Basic knowledge is essential, especially regarding safe manual handling.
Driving License: A full UK driving licence is required as you will be required to use a fleet vehicle on occasions.

Desirable Criteria:

Experience in building maintenance or general repairs.
Experience working in schools or community settings.
A minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent qualification

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

Competitive salary and benefits,
Flexible working arrangements,
Opportunities for professional development,
Staff groups,
Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year,
Dedicated Wellbeing Team,
Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes.

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact John Cunningham, Facility Services Manager, at john.cunningham@n-somerset.gov.uk or 07824 085778.

Important Information

Interview Date: Tuesday 10 December 2024.

We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities. A person specification is included within this document.

For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.