Support practitioner Work, Jobs in North Petherton, Som (with Salaries)

Support Worker/ Young Persons Support Practitioner
The Fusion Group —Taunton
- £26,000 - £29,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- IT
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14d
Liaison and Diversion Support, Time and Recovery Worker (STR)
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Bridgwater
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term
Somerset Bridge Primary School —Bridgwater
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- In-person
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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1d
Forest School Nursery Practitioner
Little Wildlings Nursery Ltd —Taunton
- From £12.85 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Working with children
- Driving
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Level 3 Early Years Practitioner - We look forward to meeting you :)
Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool Taunton —Taunton
- £25,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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8d
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
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11d
Practitioner - PE
Silver Bridge School —Taunton
- £27,785 - £35,259 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- In-person
- School
- Sick pay
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8d
Nursery Practitioner - Level 3
Otterhampton Primary School —Bridgwater
- £16,701.60 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Preschool
- Free parking
- Annual leave
6d
Public Health Practitioner Apprentice
North Somerset Council —Weston-super-Mare
- £26,403 - £28,142 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Time management
- Annual leave
3d
Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Level 3)
Butterflies Day Nurseries and Out of School Club —Bridgwater
- £13.50 - £14.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- English
- Working with children
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10d
Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) . Bridgwater, Somerset
Family Adventures Group —Bridgwater
- £13 an hour
- Full-time
- Communication skills
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Mental Health Practitioner - CAMHS
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Professional Practitioner
Somerset Council —Bridgwater
- £37,280 - £41,771 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- English
- No degree
- Annual leave
1d
Specialist Practitioner - CAMHS ED Service
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Support Worker ( Enablement Practitioner)- Sherborne, Dorset
PBS4 —Sherborne
- £15.68 - £15.69 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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13d
School Nurse
Taunton School —Taunton
- £18.66 an hour
- In-person
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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10d
Health Visitor
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £31,967 - £38,493 a year
- English
- No degree
- IT
- Annual leave
Nursery Practitioner Level 3
Footprints Nursery —Burnham-on-Sea
- £13 an hour
- Childcare
- English
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Clinical Business Operations Assistant
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £24,796 - £25,185 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Administrative experience
- Travel
- Annual leave
6d
Community Staff Nurse
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Burnham-on-Sea
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Weekend availability
- Nursing
- Medication administration
- Hospital
- Annual leave
- Employee discount

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Support Worker/ Young Persons Support Practitioner

The Fusion Group -
Taunton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£26,000 - £29,000 a year
14 days ago

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Cooking
First aid
Youth work
Organisational skills
IT
Care plans
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Support Worker / Young Persons Support Practitioner

Fusion Independence

Providing high-quality support, guidance, and practical assistance to young people, including care leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC), to support their transition into independent adulthood. Delivering person-centred, trauma-informed support to promote independence, wellbeing, and positive life outcomes.

Key responsibilities included:

Delivering person-centred support to young people to develop essential independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, self-care, tenancy management, education, and employment readiness
Building positive relationships with young people, families, and professionals to promote stability, wellbeing, and positive outcomes
Implementing and reviewing individual support and care plans, ensuring support was tailored to changing needs and circumstances
Monitoring progress in daily living skills, emotional wellbeing, education, employment, social development, and healthcare needs
Providing advice, guidance, and emotional support on a range of topics, including health, relationships, finance, education, substance awareness, and personal safety
Maintaining professional boundaries while creating a safe, inclusive, and non-judgemental environment that respected cultural, religious, and individual differences
Acting as an advocate for young people, empowering them to achieve independence, celebrate achievements, and build confidence
Safeguarding vulnerable young people by recognising concerns, maintaining accurate records, and escalating risks in line with safeguarding procedures
Attending care reviews, planning meetings, and multi-agency discussions to support care planning and represent the organisation professionally
Conducting health and safety checks, room inspections, and maintenance reporting to maintain safe, welcoming living environments
Completing accurate daily records, shift handovers, incident reports, risk assessments, and weekly progress reports to a professional standard
Managing financial support payments and maintaining accurate expenditure records in line with care plans
Adhering to GDPR, confidentiality, lone working, safeguarding, and organisational policies at all times
Working flexibly across shifts, including evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays, while contributing positively to a professional and supportive team environment

Experience

Experience working with vulnerable young people, care leavers, young adults, or individuals with complex needs
Experience supporting individuals to develop independence and life skills
Previous experience within supported accommodation, residential care, youth work, social care, mental health, or similar settings
Experience of safeguarding children, young people, or vulnerable adults
Experience maintaining accurate records, reports, and care documentation

Knowledge & Understanding

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Knowledge of person-centred and trauma-informed approaches to support
Understanding of the challenges faced by care leavers and vulnerable young people transitioning to independence
Awareness of equality, diversity, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity
Knowledge of professional boundaries, confidentiality, and GDPR principles
Understanding of health and safety procedures and risk management

Skills & Abilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships
Ability to motivate, empower, and positively influence young people
Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to complete accurate records, reports, and documentation to a high standard
Ability to work independently using initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team
Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
Competent IT skills and confidence using digital recording systems

Personal Qualities

Compassionate, empathetic, and approachable manner
Patient, resilient, and emotionally mature
Non-judgemental attitude with the ability to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds
Honest, trustworthy, and professional in all interactions
Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and service needs
Passionate about supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes and independence

Other Requirements

Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays
Commitment to ongoing professional development and training
Ability to work across multiple locations if required
Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)
Full UK driving licence (desirable depending on service requirements)

Desirable Criteria

Experience working with care leavers and/or Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC)
Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care, Residential Childcare, Youth Work, Psychology, or a related field
Training in safeguarding, trauma-informed care, mental health awareness, behaviour support, de-escalation, or first aid
Experience working within multi-agency environments and liaising with external professionals
Knowledge of housing, tenancy support, benefits, education, and employment pathways for young people

Pay: £26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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support practitioner jobs in north petherton, som

Support Worker/ Young Persons Support Practitioner

Liaison and Diversion Support, Time and Recovery Worker (STR)

Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Forest School Nursery Practitioner

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner - We look forward to meeting you :)

Wessex Parent and Family Support Advisor (PFSA)

Practitioner - PE

Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Public Health Practitioner Apprentice

Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Level 3)

Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) . Bridgwater, Somerset

Mental Health Practitioner - CAMHS

Professional Practitioner

Specialist Practitioner - CAMHS ED Service

Support Worker ( Enablement Practitioner)- Sherborne, Dorset

School Nurse

Health Visitor

Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Clinical Business Operations Assistant

Community Staff Nurse

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