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

Saturday Library and Information Assistant
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £2,680 - £2,722 a month
- Call to connect
- English
- Communication skills
8d
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
8d
Business Support Assistant
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £24,796 - £25,185 a year
- English
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Work from home
5d
Kitchen Assistant
Greene King —Taunton
- Up to £13.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
2d
Children's Community Support Worker
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Part-time
- Travel
- Care plans
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Retail Sales Advisor - Taunton
Oak Furnitureland —Taunton
- £44,700 - £49,950 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Retail sales
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Dispenser
Boots —Wellington
- £13.32 - £15.05 an hour
- Part-time
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Digital Mailroom Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £24,796 - £25,185 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12d
Finance Assistant
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £15,111 - £15,593 a year
- Hybrid work
- English
- IT
- Communication skills
8d
Trainee or Qualified Pharmacy Assistant
Well Pharmacy —Taunton
- £12.71 an hour
- Employee discount
Kitchen Assistant
Care South —Taunton
- £12.85 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Kitchen experience
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
7d
Kitchen Assistant - Bank Hours
Care South —Taunton
- £12.85 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Kitchen experience
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
5d
Legal Support Assistant COP
Porter Dodson —Taunton
- Full-time
- Time management
Personal Care Assistant
Osborne Household —Taunton
- £14.50 - £20.00 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- English
- IT
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
Relief Care Assistant
McCarthy & Stone —Taunton
- £13.26 an hour
- Part-time
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Quick apply
6d
Assistant Manager
Smash Padel —Taunton
- £27,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
Quick apply
Trading Assistant - Shift
Sainsbury's —Taunton
- £13.23 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
4d
Volunteer Retail Assistant
Young Somerset —Taunton
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Travel
7d
Housekeeping Assistant
Majesticare —Wellington
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d
Night Care Assistant
Neighbourhood Care —Taunton
- £15.10 - £15.60 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- In-person
- Care plans
Quick apply
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Saturday Library and Information Assistant

Somerset Council -
Taunton

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Job details

£2,680 - £2,722 a month
8 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 taunton, som

Saturday Library and Information Assistant

College Services Assistant

Business Support Assistant

Kitchen Assistant

Children's Community Support Worker

Retail Sales Advisor - Taunton

Dispenser

Digital Mailroom Officer

Finance Assistant

Trainee or Qualified Pharmacy Assistant

Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant - Bank Hours

Legal Support Assistant COP

Personal Care Assistant

Relief Care Assistant

Assistant Manager

Trading Assistant - Shift

Volunteer Retail Assistant

Housekeeping Assistant

Night Care Assistant

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