Jobs at Somerset Council (Now Hiring) — 55 open

Frontline Engineer - Apprentice

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Entry level

Salary: National Minimum Wage (age-dependent): £8.00 per hour (ages 16-17), £10.85 per hour (ages 18-20), and £12.71 per hour (ages 21 and over) Hours: Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week Contract: Fixed-term contract for…

Skills: Technical support, Problem solving, Customer service, Microsoft 365, Device troubleshooting

Social Worker - Neighbourhoods Team (Mendip) (Adults)

Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$37k–$42k/yr

Mid levelVisa sponsorship

Closing date: 8 September 2026 Transform lives, champion rights & support adults to achieve their full potential. Location: Mendip Starting salary £37,280 rising annually, currently up to £41,777 (pending pay award) Two …

Skills: Social work, Strengths-based practice, Assessment, Risk management, Care planning

Social Worker

Yeovil, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$30k–$34k/yr

Mid levelVisa sponsorship

Closing date: 25 August 2026 Salary: £30,227 to £33,868 per annum for 30 hours per week Role Purpose This role safeguards and supports children and young people by assessing their needs, planning effective interventions,…

Skills: Social work, Safeguarding, Case management, Risk assessment, Trauma-informed practice

Behavioural Science Practitioner

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$37k–$42k/yr

Mid level

Behavioural Science Practitioner Closing date: 23 August 2026 Salary: £37,280 - £41,771 per annum, pro rata. Role summary You’ll be working in the Public Health Behavioural Science Unit, supporting the design, delivery a…

Skills: Behavioural science, Public health, Research methods, Data analysis, Literature reviews

Client Finance Assistant

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$26k–$28k/yr

Entry level

Salary: Grade 13, ranging from £25,989 to £28,142 per annum. Contract: Permanent. Hours: 37 Hours a week. Closing date: 24/08/26 About the Role As a Client Finance Assistant, you will make a real difference by helping to…

Skills: Financial management, Court of protection procedures, Mental capacity act, Welfare benefits, Banking processes

Flood and Coastal Engineer

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$37k–$42k/yr

Senior

Closing date: 20 August 2026 Salary: Grade 10 ranging from £37,280 - £41,771 per annum Flooding and coastal change are among the most complex and important challenges facing communities today, and this role offers the ch…

Skills: Civil engineering, Flood risk management, Coastal management, Infrastructure asset management, Project delivery

Travel Trainer

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$18k–$19k/yr

Entry level

Closing date: 20 August 2026 Salary: Grade 13, ranging from £17,560 - £19,014 for 25 hours per week. Permanent, 25 hours a week. Your work base will be the Office nearest your home address. 25 day’s annual leave (additio…

Skills: Travel training, Public transport, Road safety, Safeguarding, Risk assessment

Safety Officer

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$33k–$36k/yr

Mid level

Closing date: 6 September 2026 Interview date: 16/17 September 2026 (Including a 10-15 minute presentation, further information given at invitation to interview) Salary: Grade 11, ranging from £32,597 - £36,363 per annum…

Skills: Health and safety legislation, Risk assessment, Incident investigation, Auditing, Inspection methodologies

Senior Finance Business Partner - Place Based Services

Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$37k–$42k/yr

Senior

Salary: Grade 10, ranging from £37,280 - £41,771 per annum. Contract: Permanent with 30 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Hours: 37 Hours a week (will consider a job share) Closing date: 19 August 2026 About the Role Com…

Skills: Financial analysis, Budgeting, Financial reporting, Strategic planning, Capital planning

Rough Sleeping Outreach/In Reach Officer

Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$29k–$32k/yr

Mid level

Salary: Grade 12 ranging from £28,598 to £32,061 per annum Closing Date: 20/08/2026 This is an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of people experiencing rough sleeping. As a Rough Sleeping Off…

Skills: Outreach, Homelessness support, Case management, Advocacy, Safeguarding

Social Worker

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$37k–$42k/yr

Mid levelVisa sponsorship

Closing date 24 August 2026 £37,280 to £41,771 per annum Hybrid working opportunities 30 days annual leave Access to innovative AI technology including Magic Notes. At Somerset Council, we are proud to be on an ambitious…

Skills: Social work, Child protection, Case management, Risk assessment, Multi-agency working

Family Intervention Worker

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$33k–$36k/yr

Mid level

Closing date: 17 August 2026 Salary: Grade 12, The remuneration package for this role is £32,584 to £36,047 per annum for 37 hours per week (remuneration package includes a £3,986 recruitment allowance per annum, until 3…

Skills: Case management, Risk assessment, Multi-agency working, Safeguarding, Child-centred support

Family Intervention Worker

Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$33k–$36k/yr

Mid level

Closing date: 17 August 2026 Salary: Grade 12, The remuneration package for this role is £32,584 to £36,047 per annum for 37 hours per week (remuneration package includes a £3,986 recruitment allowance per annum, until 3…

Skills: Case management, Risk assessment, Safeguarding, Multi-agency working, Child-centred support

Family Intervention Worker

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$33k–$36k/yr

Mid level

Closing date: 17 August 2026 Salary: Grade 12, The remuneration package for this role is £32,584 to £36,047 per annum for 37 hours per week (remuneration package includes a £3,986 recruitment allowance per annum, until 3…

Skills: Case management, Risk assessment, Safeguarding, Multi-agency working, Child-centred support

Co-Production Lead (Adult Social Care and Housing Commissioning Service)

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Senior

Closing date: 2 September 2026 Transform lives, champion rights & support adults to achieve their full potential. Location: Taunton base with Hybrid working Salary £55,101 Contract: 2 years Fixed Term Contract (FTC) Pote…

Skills: Co-production, Strategic leadership, Stakeholder engagement, Project management, Commissioning

Senior Social Work Assistant

Bridgwater Without, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$13k–$14k/yr

Mid level

Closing date: 18/08/2026 Salary: Grade 13, Ranging from £12,994 - £14,071 per annum for 18.5 hours a week. Role summary As a Senior Social Work Assistant within the Emergency Duty Team (EDT), you'll provide vital out-of-…

Skills: Safeguarding, Risk management, Crisis intervention, Case recording, Communication

Leaving Care Worker

Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$29k–$32k/yr

Mid level

Salary: Grade 12, ranging from £28,598 to £32,061 Contract: Permanent. Hours: 37 Hours a week Closing date: 18/08/2026 About the Role As a Leaving Care Worker, you will support young people aged 16+ who are in care or ca…

Skills: Child development, Trauma-informed care, Safeguarding, Mental health support, Case management

Library & Information Assistant

Yeovil, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$4k–$4k/yr

Entry level

Salary: Grade 15, Ranging from £4,084 - £4,214 per annum. Contract: Permanent. Hours: 6 Hours per week – Saturdays. Closing date: 17/08/26 About the Role As a Library and Information Assistant, you will deliver a welcomi…

Skills: Customer service, Digital literacy, IT systems support, Communication, Information management

Health Visitor

Glastonbury, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$40k–$48k/yr

Senior

Health Visitor Closing date: 17/08/2026 Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro-rata for 30 hours per week. This role will be based in Glastonbury. Role summary The Health Visitor plays a pivotal leadership role in mana…

Skills: Public health nursing, Clinical leadership, Safeguarding, Case management, Community health needs assessment

Library & Information Officer

Yeovil, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$17k–$17k/yr

Entry level

Salary: Grade 14, ranging from £16,676 – £17,208 per annum. Contract: Permanent. Hours: 24.5 hours per week. Closing date: 17/08/26 About the Role As a Library and Information Officer, you will deliver a welcoming, inclu…

Skills: Customer service, Communication, Digital literacy, Conflict resolution, Community engagement

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