Support Worker - Taunton and Somerset - £16-£20 per Hour

Job description

Support Worker Jobs in Taunton and Somerset - £16-£20 per Hour

Location: Taunton and surrounding areas, Somerset
Pay: £16-£20 per hour, depending on the placement and shift
Shifts: Flexible days, nights and sleep-ins
Pay frequency: Weekly

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for flexible work in Taunton or Somerset? Would you like to choose shifts that fit around your availability while making a real difference to children, young people and adults?

Prospero Health & Social Care has a wide range of support worker shifts available across Taunton and the surrounding areas. With strong local demand and a new contract supporting Somerset services, we're looking for caring and reliable people to join our growing team.

We're recruiting in Taunton, Wellington, Bridgwater, North Petherton, Bishops Lydeard, Norton Fitzwarren, Trull, Cotford St Luke and nearby villages.

Why join Prospero?

Earn £16-£20 per hour, depending on the placement and shift

Get paid weekly

Choose from flexible shifts to suit your availability

Access a variety of work with local authorities and private care providers

Work short shifts, long days, waking nights or long days with sleep-ins

Gain experience across a range of children's and adult services

Receive ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Whether you're looking for regular work or extra shifts alongside your current commitments, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Support Worker role

As a Support Worker, you could support children, young people, families and adults with learning disabilities across a variety of settings, including:

Children's residential homes

Adult supported living services

Community support and activities

Family contact supervision

Domiciliary care and support at home

Your day could involve helping someone access their local community, develop their independence, enjoy activities or feel safe and supported at home. We'll discuss your experience and skills with you when considering suitable placements.

What we're looking for

At least one year's UK-based experience in health and social care

A caring, reliable and flexible approach

Good communication skills

A commitment to safeguarding and high-quality support

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are preferred

About Prospero Health & Social Care

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Taunton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English