Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$37k–$42k/yr
Closing date: 24 July 2026 Transform lives, champion rights & support adults to achieve their full potential. Build your career. Make a difference. Support independence. This is an opportunity to work in a role where you…
Skills: Strengths-Based Assessment, Risk Management, Case Management, Care Act 2014, Safeguarding
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Child Protection Co-ordinator Closing date – 8 July 2026 £54,282 per annum inclusive of a £5,000 recruitment allowance until 30/06/2028 Role Purpose This is a permanent full-time role, 37 hours per week. 33 days Annual L…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Commissioning, Partnership Working, Case Management, Quality Assurance
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$29k–$32k/yr
Closing Date: 06/07/2026 Salary: Grade 12 - £28,598 to £32,061 per annum Location: Taunton Make a real difference to the lives of children with disabilities and their families by delivering practical, hands-on support wh…
Skills: Child Development, Family Relationships, Safeguarding, Case Assessment, Multi-agency Working
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Closing date: 05/07/2028 Salary: Grade 7 – £55,101 per annum + £9,679 recruitment allowance until 31/08/2028 Location: Bridgwater Are you a strategic leader with a passion for improving outcomes for children, young peopl…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Operational Management, Budget Management, Performance Management, Quality Assurance
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$37k–$42k/yr
Closing date 6 July 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 jo…
Skills: Child-Centred Assessment, Risk Assessment, Case Management, Trauma-Informed Practice, Strengths-Based Practice
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$37k–$42k/yr
Closing date 6 July 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 jo…
Skills: Child-Centred Assessment, Risk Assessment, Trauma-Informed Practice, Strengths-Based Practice, Case Management
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Closing date: 29/06/2026 Salary: Grade 8, £49,282 per annum Bring your experience, leadership and ambition to a role where you can truly shape the future of welfare services in Somerset. This is an opportunity for an est…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Housing Benefit Regulations, Council Tax Reduction, Financial Planning, Performance Management
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Early Years Practitioner (Apprentice) Salary: £16,685.76 per annum Location: Taunton Contract/Hours: Fixed Term/Full Time – 40 hours per week (18 months) Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysProfessional qual…
Skills: Childcare, Communication, Activity Planning, Child Development Tracking, Relationship Building
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$25k–$25k/yr
Closing date: 5 July 2026 Interview Dates: 13th / 14th July Salary: £24,796- £25,185 per annum. Location: Council Offices, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5BT Role summary You’ll be providing general administrat…
Skills: Microsoft 365, Administrative Support, Data Handling, Client Management Systems, Communication
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$42k–$46k/yr
Closing date: 01/07/2026 Salary: Grade 9, £41,771 to £46,142 per annum. Location: Taunton Role summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent and full time Team Leader position for Somerset’s Leaving Care Acc…
Skills: Team Leadership, Staff Supervision, Crisis Management, Safeguarding, Case Management
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Closing date: 20 July 2026 Salary: Grade 8 - £58,282 per annum (inclusive of a time limited £9,000 recruitment allowance until 30/06/2029) Role summary: The Senior Lawyer delivers high-quality legal advice, representatio…
Skills: SEND Law, Education Law, Court Advocacy, Case Management, Legal Drafting
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Community Paediatric Nurse – Complex Care Location: Weston Super Mare Shifts: 08.00-14.00 Mon - Sun and Sunday night 20.00-08.00 Pay Rates (including holiday pay): Days: £35.20 per hour Nights: £39.55 per hour Weekends: …
Skills: Paediatric Care, Ventilation Via Mask, Chest Physio, Dual Port Gastro/Jej Care, Complex Care
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Closing date 29 June 2026 Salary: Grade 6- £65,090 33 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays 2-year fixed term contracts – 37 hours per week A generous benefits package that supports your wellbeing, work-life balance and…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Performance Management, Quality Assurance, Commissioning, Change Management
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$12k–$13k/yr
Closing date: 29 June 2026 Salary: Grade 15, Ranging from £12,398 - £12,592.50 per annum for 18.5 hours a week. Role summary As a Business Operations Assistant you will provide accurate, well‑organised administrative and…
Skills: Payment Processing, Financial Record Keeping, Administrative Support, Data Entry, Customer Service
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Healthcare Support Worker Taunton Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Ad Hoc £12.84 per hour Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access p…
Skills: Patient Care, Administrative Duties, Computer Skills, Database Management, Telephone Manner
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Healthcare Support Worker Taunton Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Part time | Includes weekend work | Up to £13.50 per hour depending on experience Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative …
Skills: Patient Care, Administrative Duties, Computer Skills, Database Management, Telephone Manner
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$42k–$46k/yr
Community Safety Partnerships Manager Closing date: 29 June 2026 Salary: £41,771 - £46,142 per annum. 2-year fixed-term contract. Role summary You will lead and coordinate the strategic and operational work of the Safer …
Skills: Community Safety Legislation, Strategic Planning, Partnership Working, Multi-disciplinary Working, Stakeholder Management
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Location: Taunton Hours: Day Shifts – 8am-5pm (37.5hrs pw) Due to the nature of the role and operational requirements, you must live in (or very close to) the TA and BA postcode area. Caring. Compassionate. Resilient. So…
Skills: Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Resilience, Compassion
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Location: Taunton Hours: Night Shifts – 5pm to 1pm (37.5hrs pw) Due to the nature of the role and operational requirements, you must live in (or very close to) the TA1, TA2 and TA6 postcode area. Caring. Compassionate. R…
Skills: Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Resilience, Compassion
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$33k–$36k/yr
Closing Date: 28/06/2026 Location: Somerset 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 pe…
Skills: Case Management, Holistic Assessment, Safeguarding, Multi-agency Collaboration, Crisis Intervention
Taunton, England, United Kingdom • On-site
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Support adults with learning disabilities and their carers to live independently through strengths-based assessments and personalized care plans. Manage a complex caseload while collaborating with health, housing, and voluntary agencies to ensure safeguarding and positive outcomes.
Requires a recognized Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel across Somerset.
Closing date: 24 July 2026
Transform lives, champion rights & support adults to achieve their full potential.
Build your career. Make a difference. Support independence.
This is an opportunity to work in a role where your social work values, professional judgement and relationships with people are at the heart of practice. If you are passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities to live meaningful, independent lives within their communities, this role offers a supportive environment to grow and develop.
We’re looking for social workers who are committed to person-centred, strengths-based practice and who are passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities.
You will have:
You will join a busy, supportive and experienced Learning Disabilities team, working alongside Social Workers, Adult Social Care Practitioners and partner agencies.
The team focuses on enabling individuals to:
You will work within a collaborative, multi-agency environment, building strong relationships with health colleagues and local services, and developing your practice within a team that values reflection, learning and development.
Please Note: We may consider offering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to suitably qualified overseas social workers who are already residing in the UK. To be eligible, applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Sponsorship will be assessed as part of the recruitment process. This is only available to candidates currently living in the UK, as unfortunately we are unable to provide resettlement support.
Due to the nature of the role and the geographical area of the service across Somerset, which is a largely rural county, with limitations around public transport the ability to be able to travel to any location is essential. Therefore, applicants must have full access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes.
For an informal chat about the role, you can contact: Helen Readdy – Recruitment & Engagement Officer, Adults – [email protected]
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early if we have received a sufficient number of applications, so don't delay, apply today!
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Knowledge and understanding of Social Care practice as defined by Social Work England Guidelines, appropriate legislation and issues relevant to client group. |
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Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). |
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Awareness of government guidance and legislative changes across broad range of Social Service issues. |
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Relevant multi-disciplinary Social Care experience within multi-disciplinary team - relevant to needs of post. |
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Evidence of partnership working with other agencies including Social Care Services, Health Services, Voluntary Agencies and/or Education. |
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Supervisory experience. |
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Possession of recognised Social Work Qualification – Degree in Social Work (BA), a master’s degree in social work, or equivalent. |
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Registration with Social Work England. |
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Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). |
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Demonstrates empathy, sensitivity, self- awareness and acceptance of others. |
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Self-reliant and resilient – able to respond positively to difficult situations. |
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Access to / use of a vehicle is an essential requirement. |
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