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...

Our client Somerset council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Families first programme. At Somerset Council, we are proud to be on an ambitious journey to transform how we support children and families across the county. As part of our Families First Partnership programme , we are reshaping services to ensure families receive the right help, at the right time, in the right way-working together with partners across social care, education, Police, health, and communities. This is a significant and exciting period of change. We are developing a more connected, relationship-based system that puts children, young people and families at the centre-strengthening early help, enhancing multi-agency working, and supporting more children to grow up safely within their families and communities. We have an exciting opportunity for two experienced Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding South Somerset team. We have two, six month bespoke posts available, to focus...

Job Role: Team Leader - Criminal Justice Salary: £29,080 per year Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Taunton - with travel across Somerset Additional information: Valid driver's license and access to a car for business purposes Participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota This role is based at our Taunton office, with regular travel required within a 30-mile radius across Somerset About Alongside Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence. If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects...

Quantity Surveyor Location - Frome, South-West (Hybrid working) Contract role (ongoing) £350 per day IR35 - out of scope A Quantity Surveyor is required to join a medium sized Civils Contractor on a permanent basis in Frome. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be required to manage costs and ensure the financial success of their surfacing, highways, and other civils projects, ensuring cost control, value engineering, and contract compliance. Responsibilities: Preparing, managing, and monitoring project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial reports. Conducting detailed cost analysis, value engineering, and risk assessments. Administering NEC and JCT forms of contract, ensuring compliance and managing variations, claims, and final accounts. Procuring subcontractors and suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage commercial relationships. Measuring and valuing completed work. Processing payments and resolving any commercial disputes. Working...

Quantity Surveyor Location - Frome, South-West (Hybrid working options) Permanent Vacancy Salary - 45k - 60K (depending on experience) + car allowance Can also be offered as a contract role at 350 per day (out of scope) A Quantity Surveyor is required to join a medium sized Civils Contractor on a permanent basis in Frome. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be required to manage costs and ensure the financial success of their surfacing, highways, and other civils projects, ensuring cost control, value engineering, and contract compliance. Responsibilities: Preparing, managing, and monitoring project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial reports. Conducting detailed cost analysis, value engineering, and risk assessments. Administering NEC and JCT forms of contract, ensuring compliance and managing variations, claims, and final accounts. Procuring subcontractors and suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage commercial relationships. Measuring and valuing...

Taunton Start date: September 2026 Pay rate: 120- 150 per day Looking for flexible work from September? Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking to speak with experienced Cover Supervisors, ECTs and Qualified Teachers interested in flexible day-to-day and longer-term opportunities across Taunton from September 2026. Whether you're looking for flexible supply work, want to gain experience across different schools or are looking for additional work alongside other commitments, we'd like to hear from you. ECTs and Qualified Teachers looking for flexible work are particularly encouraged to apply. Before applying, please confirm: Do you have experience working with secondary-age students ? Are you confident managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment? Are you available for flexible work across Taunton from September 2026 ? Do you have previous experience working within a UK education setting? Are you a Cover Supervisor, ECT,...

Development Underwriter - Care & Charity (Midlands & South) IPS Group are delighted to be partnering with a market-leading specialist insurer to recruit a Development Underwriter into its successful and growing Care team. This is a newly created position, introduced as part of a significant investment in the Care division, and offers a unique opportunity to combine underwriting expertise with business development responsibility. Unlike a traditional desk-based underwriting role, this position is highly market-facing and will see you taking ownership of broker relationships across the Midlands and Southern region, developing new business opportunities and helping to drive the next phase of growth within an already successful portfolio. The Care team has established a strong reputation within the market and currently manages a substantial and profitable portfolio. With limited competition and a well-recognised brand within the sector, the successful individual will...

Administrator Maintenance Department Location: Taunton, Somerset Salary: Competitive, discussed at application stage Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm Looking for a role where no two days are the same? If you're highly organised, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering excellent customer service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected firm with an outstanding reputation across the South West. Joining their busy Residential Lettings Maintenance team, you'll play a key role in helping to keep properties running smoothly while ensuring landlords and tenants receive a first-class service. In return, you'll benefit from a generous holiday allowance including Bank Holidays and gifted days at Christmas, professional fees paid by the firm, a pension scheme, and regular social events throughout the year. About the Role As a Maintenance Administrator, you'll...

Opportunity: Rural Property Solicitor/Lawyer Location: Taunton Salary: Up to 95,000 + Bonus + Profit Share Fancy being part of a team that's growing, rather than joining one that's already at full capacity? I'm working with a well-established South West law firm that is continuing to grow its Taunton office and is looking to add to its Rural Property team. They're open to people from 2+ PQE, so whether you're an Associate looking for more responsibility and quality work or a more senior lawyer who would enjoy helping shape the team as it grows, there's scope here to make the role your own. And with a salary of up to 95,000+, plus bonus and profit share, it's certainly not one to overlook! What You Will Be Doing? You'll work with a broad mix of rural and agricultural clients, including farmers, landowners, estates and trusts, rural businesses, developers, investors and private individuals. The work is varied and could include: Sales and...

Secondary Teaching Assistant (Day-to-Day Supply) - Castle Cary Are you looking for flexible classroom experience in a supportive educational environment? We are seeking adaptable, energetic, and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join a vibrant local secondary school in Castle Cary on a day-to-day supply basis. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced TAs looking for local flexibility, or graduates seeking valuable secondary school experience before pursuing a career in education. Responsibilities: Support individual students or small groups across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (Years 7-11) during lessons. Assist class teachers with general classroom support, keeping students focused and engaged in their tasks. Help implement tailored support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or additional learning requirements. Promote positive behaviour and foster a welcoming, safe learning space. Adapt quickly to different subjects, age groups, and classroom...

Secondary Teaching Assistant (Day-to-Day Supply) - Castle Cary Are you looking for flexible classroom experience in a supportive educational environment? We are seeking adaptable, energetic, and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join a vibrant local secondary school in Castle Cary on a day-to-day supply basis. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced TAs looking for local flexibility, or graduates seeking valuable secondary school experience before pursuing a career in education. Responsibilities: Support individual students or small groups across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (Years 7-11) during lessons. Assist class teachers with general classroom support, keeping students focused and engaged in their tasks. Help implement tailored support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or additional learning requirements. Promote positive behaviour and foster a welcoming, safe learning space. Adapt quickly to different subjects, age groups, and classroom...

Secondary Teaching Assistant (Day-to-Day Supply) - Castle Cary Are you looking for flexible classroom experience in a supportive educational environment? We are seeking adaptable, energetic, and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join a vibrant local secondary school in Castle Cary on a day-to-day supply basis. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced TAs looking for local flexibility, or graduates seeking valuable secondary school experience before pursuing a career in education. Responsibilities: Support individual students or small groups across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (Years 7-11) during lessons. Assist class teachers with general classroom support, keeping students focused and engaged in their tasks. Help implement tailored support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or additional learning requirements. Promote positive behaviour and foster a welcoming, safe learning space. Adapt quickly to different subjects, age groups, and classroom...

Secondary Teaching Assistant (Day-to-Day Supply) - Castle Cary Are you looking for flexible classroom experience in a supportive educational environment? We are seeking adaptable, energetic, and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join a vibrant local secondary school in Castle Cary on a day-to-day supply basis. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced TAs looking for local flexibility, or graduates seeking valuable secondary school experience before pursuing a career in education. Responsibilities: Support individual students or small groups across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (Years 7-11) during lessons. Assist class teachers with general classroom support, keeping students focused and engaged in their tasks. Help implement tailored support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or additional learning requirements. Promote positive behaviour and foster a welcoming, safe learning space. Adapt quickly to different subjects, age groups, and classroom...

Secondary Teaching Assistant (Day-to-Day Supply) - Castle Cary Are you looking for flexible classroom experience in a supportive educational environment? We are seeking adaptable, energetic, and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join a vibrant local secondary school in Castle Cary on a day-to-day supply basis. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced TAs looking for local flexibility, or graduates seeking valuable secondary school experience before pursuing a career in education. Responsibilities: Support individual students or small groups across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (Years 7-11) during lessons. Assist class teachers with general classroom support, keeping students focused and engaged in their tasks. Help implement tailored support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or additional learning requirements. Promote positive behaviour and foster a welcoming, safe learning space. Adapt quickly to different subjects, age groups, and classroom...

Secondary Teaching Assistant (Day-to-Day Supply) - Castle Cary Are you looking for flexible classroom experience in a supportive educational environment? We are seeking adaptable, energetic, and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join a vibrant local secondary school in Castle Cary on a day-to-day supply basis. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced TAs looking for local flexibility, or graduates seeking valuable secondary school experience before pursuing a career in education. Responsibilities: Support individual students or small groups across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (Years 7-11) during lessons. Assist class teachers with general classroom support, keeping students focused and engaged in their tasks. Help implement tailored support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or additional learning requirements. Promote positive behaviour and foster a welcoming, safe learning space. Adapt quickly to different subjects, age groups, and classroom...

Secondary Teaching Assistant (Day-to-Day Supply) - Castle Cary Are you looking for flexible classroom experience in a supportive educational environment? We are seeking adaptable, energetic, and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join a vibrant local secondary school in Castle Cary on a day-to-day supply basis. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced TAs looking for local flexibility, or graduates seeking valuable secondary school experience before pursuing a career in education. Responsibilities: Support individual students or small groups across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (Years 7-11) during lessons. Assist class teachers with general classroom support, keeping students focused and engaged in their tasks. Help implement tailored support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or additional learning requirements. Promote positive behaviour and foster a welcoming, safe learning space. Adapt quickly to different subjects, age groups, and classroom...

Senior Ecologist Location: Chilcompton, Somerset (hybrid) Salary: £35,000 £42,000 depending on experience Contract type: Permanent, full-time Reports to: Technical Director Closing date: 31st October 2026 About Bengrove Consult Bengrove Consult is a specialist ecological consultancy based in Chilcompton, Somerset. We work across planning ecology, biodiversity net gain, known as BNG, and long-term habitat monitoring. Our reputation is built on technical rigour, strong botanical expertise and responsive, practical client service. We are a small, skilled and growing team with an ambition to build one of the most technically robust habitat-monitoring practices in the South West. We take BNG seriously and believe ecological information should be genuinely useful, not simply technically compliant. We invest in technology to collect ecological data efficiently and communicate it clearly. This includes digital field-data collection, passive acoustic monitoring,...