Special assistant Work, Jobs in Taunton, Som (with Salaries)

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
11d
Behaviour Mentor
Elementa Support Services —Taunton
- £90 - £100 a day
- Monday to Friday
- School
Quick apply
Retail Sales Advisor - Taunton
Oak Furnitureland —Taunton
- £44,700 - £49,950 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Retail sales
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Kitchen Assistant - Bank Hours
Care South —Taunton
- £12.85 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Kitchen experience
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Care & Support Assistant
Care South —Taunton
- £13.05 - £13.30 an hour
- Call to connect
- Customer service
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Cafe Assistant
Young Somerset —Bridgwater
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Travel
Customer Assistant - Market Street & Cafe
Morrisons —Taunton
- Café
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant
Superdrug —Taunton
- £9.75 an hour
- Sales
- Customer service
- In-person
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Quick apply
10d
Assistant Ranger Apprentice - Level 2
National Trust —Minehead
- £24,785 a year
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- English
- Travel
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Catering Assistant
Elysium Healthcare —Wellington
- £25,058 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
21h
Volunteer Retail Assistant
Young Somerset —Taunton
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Travel
Catering Assistant
Thomas Franks Ltd —Wellington Rockwell Green and West
- £12.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- English
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Liz Earle - Customer Advisor
Boots —Taunton
- £26.51 - £30,482.35 a year
- Part-time
- Sales
- Store discount
- Employee discount
2d
Store Manager - Taunton
Oak Furnitureland —Taunton
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Sales
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
SEN Teaching Assistant
Churchfield Church School —Highbridge
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Working with children
- Presentation skills
- In-person
Quick apply
12d
SEN Learning Support Assistant
Bucklers Mead Academy —Yeovil
- £17,821 - £18,393 a year
- Part-time
- Working with children
- In-person
- School
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
5d
Laundry Assistant
Crystal Care Group —Yeovil
- £13.00 - £13.53 an hour
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Referral programme
7d
Retail Sales Advisor - Yeovil
Oak Furnitureland —Yeovil
- £50,518 - £56,075 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Retail sales
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
General Assistant
Thomas Franks Ltd —Street West
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Bank Home Care Assistant
Care South —Crewkerne
- £13.50 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
5d

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Children's Community Support Worker

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust -
Taunton

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£25,760 - £27,476 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

GCSE
NVQ
Care plans

Full job description

The closing date is 15th Jun 2026

Anticipated Interview date(s) 22/06/26

Job summary

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Children's Community Health Care Assistant to join our Children's Home Care Team.

Do you feel passionate about supporting children with complex needs? Would you like to make a real difference to children and young people in their own homes?

In this rewarding role, you will provide high-quality, individualised care to children and young people with varying and often complex health needs, some of whom may be technology dependent. You will work on a one-to-one basis, supporting children in their homes, schools or other community settings across Somerset.

Due to the wide geographical area we cover, you will be required to travel to the child's location, which may involve journeys of over one hour (mileage allowance paid). Flexibility is essential as you will be part of a 24-hour, 365-day service.

You will receive comprehensive training tailored to the specific needs of each child, followed by a period of working alongside experienced team members to build confidence and competence in delivering care.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

Provide high-quality, one-to-one care for children and young people with complex and unpredictable health needs in home, school or community settings.
Support children who may be dependent on medical technology, including ventilators, feeding systems and suction equipment, following full training.
Deliver care in accordance with individual care plans, policies and procedures, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the child at all times.
Work closely with families, carers and the multidisciplinary team, maintaining clear, sensitive and professional communication.
Assist with personal care, mobility, feeding and medication administration as required, promoting independence wherever possible.
Recognise and respond to changes in a child's condition, escalating concerns appropriately.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust policy.
Work flexibly to meet service needs, including day shifts, waking nights, weekends, bank holidays and emergency cover.
Travel across Somerset to meet the needs of the service.

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.

Job description

For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSE or equivalent.

Desirable

NVQ 3

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working with/caring for children
Experience of working in healthcare
Experience of working in hospitals and/or community setting
Experience of working alone
Experience of working as part of a team

Additional Criteria

Essential

Up to date understanding of health issues in relation to children.

Desirable

Understanding of needs of children with special/additional needs.
Awareness of safeguarding children from harm

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.

For help with your application, contact:

Samantha Rutherford

[email protected]

07780916069

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25760.00 to £27476.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time, Flexible Working, Compressed Hours

Reference number

184-OL-GR-5010

Job locations

Community Families Hub
East Reach House
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 3EN

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