community assistant Work, Jobs in chard, som (with Salaries)

Saturday Library and Information Assistant
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £2,680 - £2,722 a month
- Call to connect
- English
- Communication skills
10d
Sunday Sales Assistant
British Heart Foundation —Chard
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Community Host/ Leisure Assistant
Vivify Venues —Lyme Regis
- £10.85 - £12.71 an hour
- In-person
- School
- Free parking
- Referral programme
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Care Assistant
Silverleigh Care Home —Axminster
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Care plans
- Communication skills
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Caravan sales location operation assistant
Edward James caravans —Taunton
- £15 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
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Assistant Manager
Chard —Chard
- £13.83 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Paid training
- Employee discount
Active Outdoors Assistant
National Trust —Tiverton
- £13.25 an hour
- Café
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Teaching Assistant
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust —Crewkerne
- £15,959.23 a year
- Part-time
- School
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Kitchen Assistant - Bank Hours
Care South —Taunton
- £12.85 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Kitchen experience
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
7d
Business Support Assistant
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £24,796 - £25,185 a year
- English
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Work from home
7d
Community Safety Assistant
Abri —Yeovil
- £25,148.70 - £27,943.00 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
7d
Inclusion Mentor Job Advert
Seaton Primary School —Seaton
- £26,824 - £28,598 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
14d
Assistant Conservation Officer Rivers and Wetlands
Dorset Wildlife Trust —Dorchester
- £28,983 a year
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
Legal Support Assistant COP
Porter Dodson —Taunton
- Full-time
- Time management
College Services Assistant
The Richard Huish College —Taunton
- £21,804 - £22,491 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
10d
General Manager
Marston's Pubs —Ilminster
- Up to £45,000 a year
Quick apply
Trainee or Qualified Pharmacy Assistant
Well Pharmacy —Taunton
- £12.71 an hour
- Employee discount
Care & Support Assistant
Care South —Taunton
- £13.05 - £13.30 an hour
- Call to connect
- Customer service
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Assistant Conservation Officer Rivers and Wetlands, Citizen Science
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts —Dorchester
- £28,983 a year
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
Finance Assistant
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £15,111 - £15,593 a year
- Hybrid work
- English
- IT
- Communication skills
10d

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Saturday Library and Information Assistant

Somerset Council -
Taunton

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Job details

£2,680 - £2,722 a month
10 days ago

Qualifications

English
English
Communication skills

Full job description

Date: 26 May 2026

Location: Taunton, GB, TA1 3XZ

Company: Somerset Council

Closing date: 09.06.2026

Salary: Grade 15, Ranging from £2,680 - £2,722 per annum.

Permanent, 4 Hours per week, Saturdays 10.30am – 2.30pm.

A Customer facing role based at Taunton Library.

Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship

Role summary

As a Library and Information Assistant, you will deliver a welcoming, customer-focused library service, supporting a diverse range of users to access resources, digital services and self-service facilities.

You will promote library activities and services, help customers use technology and online tools, and contribute to events and day-to-day operations. Working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and community partners, you will play a key role in creating an inclusive, accessible and well-presented library environment.

What you’ll do - key responsibilities

Deliver a high-quality, customer-focused library service, responding to enquiries in person, by phone, email and online, and resolving issues or escalating where needed.
Welcome visitors as a first point of contact and promote inclusive, accessible support in line with equality, diversity and wellbeing values.
Help customers access library resources, digital services and self-service tools, supporting use of IT systems, online platforms and personal devices.
Promote library services, events, reading materials and digital resources, encouraging independent use while supporting those who need additional help.
Support and deliver a range of activities and events and inspire a love of reading for all ages.
Maintain attractive, well-presented stock displays and a welcoming library environment.
Work collaboratively with volunteers, community groups and partners, supporting positive volunteering opportunities.
Contribute to service performance by understanding targets and maintaining compliance with relevant policies, including data protection and copyright.

What we’re looking for – knowledge, experience & skills

Essential:

Demonstrate knowledge of the legal requirements of the libraries service.
Have a wide general knowledge, an interest in books, and a digital curiosity.
Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of the attributes and library needs of particular user groups and community groups.
Experience of communicating effectively with a wide range of people.
Experience of confidently using digital technology and a variety of IT systems to support service delivery.
Takes responsibility for own learning and personal development. Ongoing support, training and guidance will be offered.
Confident in the use of digital technology.
Ability to communicate with people at all levels effectively.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills with people at all levels and is numerate.

Desirable:

Experience of working positively and proactively as part of a wider team.
2 GCSEs (or equivalent) at level 4 (grade C) including English and Maths.
Ability to work with competing deadlines and prioritise work.
Ability to share knowledge with colleagues, customers, partners and others.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and use own initiative.

Additional Information

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Allison Ewan on 01823 356698 or Valerie Denslow on 01823 356699

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community assistant jobs in chard, som

Saturday Library and Information Assistant

Sunday Sales Assistant

Community Host/ Leisure Assistant

Care Assistant

Caravan sales location operation assistant

Assistant Manager

Active Outdoors Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Kitchen Assistant - Bank Hours

Business Support Assistant

Community Safety Assistant

Inclusion Mentor Job Advert

Assistant Conservation Officer Rivers and Wetlands

Legal Support Assistant COP

College Services Assistant

General Manager

Trainee or Qualified Pharmacy Assistant

Care & Support Assistant

Assistant Conservation Officer Rivers and Wetlands, Citizen Science

Finance Assistant

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