Job Coach

Do you feel passionate about supporting young people to gain employment? 

Are you a strong communicator who can adapt your communication to suit a range of needs ?  

Would you like to be a key part of the Somerset strategy to improve employment opportunities for young people? 

Young Somerset is seeking to recruit Job Coaches to work with young people on a range of work-based learning programmes and across our Bold and Brave premises. The Job Coach role is key in providing appropriate support using Supported Employment Techniques and Systematic Instruction.  

We would love to hear from people who have experience of working with young people in a variety of settings and who have a passion in providing appropriate support to deliver outcomes for young people that impact their employability, independence, health and social skills.  

The role will be based in Bridgwater/ Taunton but the job will require county wide travel in order to provide our service to young people across the county.  They may also be required to provide support at other Young Somerset enterprise venues, and to support other organisational events as appropriate.  

Please read the Job Description here.

For an informal chat about this role, please contact Siobhan Gallagher, Head of Targeted Youth Services on 07508 932853 

or Charlotte Joyner, Work Based Learning Manager on 07483040656 

Salary: The salary is £28,444 fte  

Hours: 37 hours per week 

Holiday entitlement is 27 days, plus 8  Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time staff), with an additional 5 days after 5 years service (pro rata for part time staff) 

Contract: Permanent  

Start Date: TBC 

Closing Date: 27th July 2026 

Interview Date/s: 4th August 2026 Location TBC 

To apply, complete the YS Application Form and YS Disability Questionnaire and email to [email protected].

We reserve the rights to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. 

This role is subject to a enhanced DBS check. 

To discover more about working for Young Somerset, go here:  https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/why-work-for-us  

Job Coach – West Somerset

Do you feel passionate about supporting young people to gain employment? 

Are you a strong communicator who can adapt your communication to suit a range of needs?  

Would you like to be a key part of the Somerset strategy to improve employment opportunities for young people? 

Young Somerset is seeking to recruit Job Coaches to work with young people on a range of work-based learning programmes. The Job Coach role is key in providing appropriate support using Supported Employment Techniques and Systematic Instruction.  

We would love to hear from people who have experience of working with young people in a variety of settings and who have a passion in providing appropriate support to deliver outcomes for young people that impact their employability, independence, health and social skills.  

The role will be based in West Somerset to visit young people we are supporting on Employment Support Programmes, but the job will require county wide travel in order to provide our service to young people across the county.  They may also be required to provide support at other Young Somerset enterprise venues, and to support other organisational events as appropriate.  

Please read the Job Description here.

For an informal chat about this role, please contact  

Siobhan Gallagher, Head of Targeted Youth Services on 07508 932853  

or Charlotte Joyner, Work Based Learning Manager on 07483040656 

Salary: The salary is £28,444 fte 

Hours: 37 hours per week 

Contract: Term Time Only – Part Time Hours 

Start Date: 7th September 2026 

Closing Date: 27th July 2026 

Interview Date/s: 4th August 2026 Location TBC 

To apply, complete the YS Application Form and YS Disability Questionnaire and email to [email protected].

We reserve the rights to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. 

This role is subject to a enhanced DBS check. 

To discover more about working for Young Somerset, go here:  https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/why-work-for-us  

Vocational Tutor – Mechanics

Are you looking for a rewarding career change that allows you to make a real difference to the lives of young people in Somerset?

Due to the continued growth of our Alternative Education Provision (AEP), Young Somerset are looking to recruit a Workshop Tutor with practical teaching skills or industry experience in mechanics and light engineering.   

This role would suit someone who is keen to pass on skills and knowledge to a new generation. Previous experience of working with young people would be a real bonus.  

Role Overview: 
As a Workshop Tutor, you will work directly with young people, teaching them valuable skills and delivering entry-level qualifications in mechanics and light engineering. Ideally, you will have other practical skills such as carpentry or CDT. You will work closely with our team of Youth Workers to deliver engaging and practical sessions in our workshop in Bridgwater and other community settings.  This may involve some countywide travel. 

Please read the Job Description here.

Barney Simmons, Service Manager – Alternative Education Provision on 07773 343335 

Salary: The salary for this role is £28,444 (pro-rata for part-time employees)  

Job Details: 3 days a week working 22.2 hours – term time only 

The post holder will be required to work flexibly, out-of-hours where required with occasional weekend and evening work. 

Holiday entitlement is 27 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays with an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service (pro-rata for part-time staff). 

Contract: Permanent 

Start Date: Sept 2026  

Deadline: 03rd August, 2026 

Interview Date: 12th August AM.  

To apply, complete the YS Application Form and YS Disability Questionnaire and email to [email protected].  

 Interviews will be held at a Young Somerset Venue to be confirmed.  

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

To discover more about working for Young Somerset, go here:  https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/why-work-for-us 

Café Assistant Bridgwater

Do you enjoy working in hospitality and delivering great customer service?

Are you a strong communicator who can adapt your communication to suit a range of needs?

Would you like to be a key part of the Somerset strategy to improve employment opportunities for young people?

At Young Somerset we are looking to recruit café assistants to work in our new Bold and Brave café opening in Bridgwater. You will be responsible for preparing and selling food/drink to customers as well as ensuring the working area is kept clean and tidy. The Café assistant will also be responsible for opening and closing checks, which will include being responsible for cashing up at the end of each day.

Bold and Brave is the Enterprise offer within Young Somerset and provides opportunities for young people to gain some valuable work experience in Hospitality and Retail. Therefore, as well as working as part of the Enterprise team, you will be working alongside other people within Young Somerset.

We would love to hear from people who have experience of working with young people in a variety of settings and who have a passion in providing appropriate support to deliver outcomes for young people that impact their employability, independence, health and social skills.

For an informal chat about this role, please contact Charlotte Joyner 07483040656

Hours: Hours to suit the café opening times of 7:30am to 3:30pm

Contract: Zero Hours  

Start Date: TBC

Closing Date: Ongoing  

Interview Date/s: TBC

Please read the Cafe Assistant Job Description here.

To apply, complete the YS Application Form and YS Disability Questionnaire and email to [email protected]. We reserve the rights to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

This role is subject to a enhanced DBS check.

To discover more about working for Young Somerset, go here: https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/why-work-for-us

Cleaner

Young Somerset is looking for a dedicated and reliable Cleaner to join our Central Team. This role is essential in ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for staff, visitors, and young people.

Key responsibilities:

Clean and maintain offices, communal areas, kitchens, toilets, meeting rooms, and workshops Sweep, mop, vacuum, and sanitise all necessary areas Empty bins and manage waste disposal appropriately Refill essential consumables (soap, paper towels, toilet roll) Follow health and safety protocols when using cleaning equipment and chemicals Report maintenance issues or hazards Secure the premises when required

Salary: National Minimum Wage

Hours: 5 hours per week (1 hour per day)

Closing Date: TBC

Please read the Cleaner Job Description here.

To apply, complete the YS Application Form and YS Disability Questionnaire and email to [email protected]. We reserve the rights to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

This role is subject to a enhanced DBS check.

To discover more about working for Young Somerset, go here: https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/why-work-for-us

Volunteer Retail Assistant

Do you enjoy working in Retail and delivering great customer service?
Are you a strong communicator who can adapt your communication to suit a range of needs?

Would you like to be a key part of the Somerset strategy to improve employment opportunities for young people?

At Young Somerset we are looking to recruit volunteer retail assistances to work in our new Bold and Brave shops in both Bridgwater and Taunton. You will be responsible for handing till transactions, shop displays, stock control and delivery great customer service.

Bold and Brave is the Enterprise offer within Young Somerset and provides opportunities for young people to gain some valuable work experience in Hospitality and Retail. Therefore, as well as working as part of the Enterprise team, you will be working alongside other people within Young Somerset.

We would love to hear from people who have experience of working with young people in a variety of settings and who have a passion in providing appropriate support to deliver outcomes for young people that impact their employability, independence, health and social skills.

For an informal chat about this role, please contact Siobhan Gallagher, Head of Targeted Youth Services on 07508 932853 or Charlotte Joyner, Work Based Learning Manager on 07483040656

Please read the Volunteer Retail Assistant Job Description

Salary: Voluntary
Hours: Hours to suite the café opening times of 9:30-3:30pm
Contract: Voluntary
Start Date: TBC
Closing Date: Ongoing
Interview Date/s: TBC

To apply, complete the YS Application Form and YS Disability Questionnaire and email to [email protected]. We reserve the rights to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

This role is subject to a enhanced DBS check.

To discover more about working for Young Somerset, go here: https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/why-work-for-us

Volunteer Café Assistant

Do you enjoy working in hospitality and delivering great customer service?

Are you a strong communicator who can adapt your communication to suit a range of needs?

Would you like to be a key part of the Somerset strategy to improve employment opportunities for young people?

You will be responsible for preparing and selling food/drink to customers as well as ensuring the working area is kept clean and tidy. The Café assistant will also be responsible for opening and closing checks, which will include being responsible for cashing up at the end of each day.

Bold and Brave is the Enterprise offer within Young Somerset and provides opportunities for young people to gain some valuable work experience in Hospitality and Retail. Therefore, as well as working as part of the Enterprise team, you will be working alongside other people within Young Somerset.

We would love to hear from people who have experience of working with young people in a variety of settings and who have a passion in providing appropriate support to deliver outcomes for young people that impact their employability, independence, health and social skills.

For an informal chat about this role, please contact Siobhan Gallagher, Head of Targeted Youth Services on 07508 932853 or Charlotte Joyner, Work Based Learning Manager on 07483040656

Please read the Volunteer Cafe Assistant Job Description

Salary: Voluntary
Hours: Hours to suite the café opening times of 9:30-3:30pm
Contract: Voluntary
Start Date: TBC
Closing Date: Ongoing
Interview Date/s: TBC

To apply, complete the YS Application Form and YS Disability Questionnaire and email to [email protected]. We reserve the rights to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

This role is subject to a enhanced DBS check.

To discover more about working for Young Somerset, go here: https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/why-work-for-us