Field worker Work, Jobs in Taunton, 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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12d
Merchandiser
Powerforce —Taunton
- From £14.57 an hour
- Merchandising
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer
Utilita Field Services Limited —Taunton
- £38,993 a year
- Overtime
- Annual leave
Prevention Team Leader
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £41,771 - £46,142 a year
- Weekend availability
- English
- Annual leave
13d
Dual Diagnosis Support Worker
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Wells
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
6d
Dual Fuel Commercial Metering Engineer
Yü Group —Taunton
- £43,260 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Stop Smoking Advisor
North Somerset Council —Weston-super-Mare
- £26,403 - £28,142 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Annual leave
2d
Additional Benefits:
Open Vision Finance —Taunton
- Sales
- Financial services
- Communication skills
- Work from home
Skills and Qualifications:
Open Vision Finance —Taunton
- Sales
- Financial services
- Communication skills
- Work from home
Supervising Social Worker (Fostering)
Fusion Fostering Limited —Taunton
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Flexitime
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23h
Self-Employed - Mortgage and Protection Adviser
Open Vision Finance —Taunton
- Sales
- Financial services
- Communication skills
- Work from home
Head of Service, Harms Outside the Home (HOTH) and Youth Justice
North Somerset Council —Weston-super-Mare
- £63,403 - £71,838 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
8d
Key Responsibilities:
Open Vision Finance —Taunton
- Sales
- Financial services
- Communication skills
- Work from home
Team Leader - Domiciliary Care Glastonbury, Street and Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Lifeline Homecare —Glastonbury
- £31,200 - £34,320 a year
- Weekend availability
- Driving
- Travel
- Care plans
- Annual leave
Quick apply
6d
Eating Disorder Locality Lead - Taunton
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Principal Lawyer - Planning and Highways
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £55,101 - £65,101 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
2d
Early Years Educator
YMCA Dulverton Group —Axbridge
- £27,886 a year
- Hotel
- Annual leave
SECTION ENGINEER
Laing O'Rourke —Bridgwater
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- English
5d
Care Assistant Days
Care UK —Weston-super-Mare
- £13.82 an hour
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
Early Years Apprentice
YMCA Dulverton Group —Axbridge
- £16,685.71 a year
- Hotel
- Annual leave

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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
12 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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