Family support worker Work, Jobs in Ilminster, Som (with Salaries)

Cancer Support Worker
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Yeovil
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Part-time
- Care experience
- English
- Teaching
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
Family Intervention Worker
Somerset Council —Yeovil
- £32,584 - £36,047 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Care experience
- Travel
- Annual leave
5d
Senior Female Family Safeguarding DVA Worker
The You Trust —Yeovil
- £34,332 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Children's Residential Support Worker
Innovative Care Limited —Crewkerne
- From £30,143.75 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Working with children
- In-person
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Quick apply
18h
Support Worker/ Young Persons Support Practitioner
The Fusion Group —Taunton
- £26,000 - £29,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- IT
Quick apply
6d
Support Worker - Yeovil
Keys Children —Yeovil
- £13.45 - £14.15 an hour
- Military
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Care Assistant (Days)
Amica Care Trust —Ilminster
- £12.82 - £13.09 an hour
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Part-Time Youth Support Worker
Gloucester Family Care Limited —Yeovil
- £13.33 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Senior Residential Children's Support Worker (Fulltime)
Innovative care limited —Taunton
- From £35,515.50 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Working with children
- In-person
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Quick apply
5d
Social Worker - Safeguarding (Adults)
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £37,280 - £41,777 a year
- Overtime
- English
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE)
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £37,280 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Driving
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Support Worker
Voyage Care —Taunton
- £13.18 an hour
- Night shift
- Employee discount
7h
Relief Support Worker
Sense —Seaton
- £13 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- Flexible schedule
2d
Support Worker - Taunton
Keys Children —Taunton
- £13.45 - £14.15 an hour
- Military
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Wessex Parent and Family Support Advisor (PFSA)
The Wessex Learning Trust —Cheddar
- From £24,816 a year
- Part-time
- Travel
- IT
- School
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
2d
Foster Carer
Empower Family Group —Taunton
- Up to £52,000 a year
- Paid training
- Work from home
Care & Support Assistant
Care South —Taunton
- £13.05 - £13.30 an hour
- Call to connect
- Customer service
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
SEN Learning Support Assistant
Seaton Primary School —Seaton
- From £25,000 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- English
- Working with children
- Free parking
Quick apply
8d
Housing Management Support Worker
Rethink Mental Illness —Wells
- Part-time
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Full time Health Care Assistant
Laurel Homecare Ltd —Martock
- £28,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- English
- In-person
- Care plans
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Quick apply

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Cancer Support Worker

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust -
Yeovil

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£28,392 - £31,157 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Care experience
English
Data management
Teaching

Full job description

The closing date is 30th Jun 2026
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Job summary

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and reliable Cancer Support Worker to deliver person-centred practical and emotional support for people affected by cancer, completing holistic needs assessments, coordinating care and referrals and signposting to services so patients and families can access timely, safe and equitable support across Somerset.

The Cancer Support Worker department provides a single point of contact for people living with and beyond cancer, offering information, emotional support and practical help. Cancer Support Workers supports tasks relating to the Cancer Personalised Care and Support (PCS) programme (including Holistic Needs Assessments, Health and Wellbeing Events, Treatment Summaries and Remote monitoring Systems).

We have permanent full-time and part-time opportunities available at Yeovil District Hospital, as well as a full-time fixed-term (9 months) position at Musgrove Park Hospital

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Main duties, tasks & skills required

As a Cancer Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in guiding and supporting individuals affected by cancer. You'll provide clear, compassionate information about cancer and available services, helping people navigate the health and social care system and make informed choices that fit their needs and lifestyle.

This role is all about connection. You'll engage daily with patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals, whether face-to-face or over the phone, ensuring everyone feels supported throughout their journey.

A key part of your work will be delivering Personalised Care and Support Planning through Holistic Needs Assessments at diagnosis and other key stages. Using structured conversations and assessment tools, you'll identify what matters most to patients and carers, ensuring they receive the right help at the right time. You'll also lead Health and Wellbeing events across the county, monitor patients on Personalised Stratified Follow-Up (PSFU) pathways via the Trust's Remote Monitoring System, and contribute to Treatment Summaries.

Your role goes beyond coordination. You'll empower patients and carers by connecting them to the right resources, promoting independence, and supporting self-management wherever possible. By working in partnership, you'll help people feel confident and in control of their care.

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About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

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Job description

Please see attached Job Description for more information as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities.

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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential

English Language and Mathematics (Grades A - C) or equivalent
NVQ3 / 4 plus additional training to diploma or equivalent
Evidence of continued role development
Willingness to undertake Macmillan learning and development courses

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Desirable

Coaching and teaching qualification
Level 2 psychological skills training

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Experience
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Essential

Relevant health or social care experience at AFC level 3 or 4
Experience of Multiprofessional working
Experience in the use of data management

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Desirable

Experience of coordinating a patient workload

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Additional Criteria
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Desirable

Access to a car
Valid UK Driving Licence

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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For help with your application, contact:
Chris Beechey

[email protected]

01823342787

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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

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Band

Band 4

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Salary
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£28392.00 to £31157.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent

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Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time

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Reference number

184-OL-PU-4499

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Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT

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Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
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family support worker jobs in ilminster, som

Cancer Support Worker

Family Intervention Worker

Senior Female Family Safeguarding DVA Worker

Children's Residential Support Worker

Support Worker/ Young Persons Support Practitioner

Support Worker - Yeovil

Care Assistant (Days)

Part-Time Youth Support Worker

Senior Residential Children's Support Worker (Fulltime)

Social Worker - Safeguarding (Adults)

Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE)

Support Worker

Relief Support Worker

Support Worker - Taunton

Wessex Parent and Family Support Advisor (PFSA)

Foster Carer

Care & Support Assistant

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Housing Management Support Worker

Full time Health Care Assistant

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