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Somerset Care Councils
We provide information, support and opportunities for children in care and care leavers in Somerset. We help young people share their views, get involved in activities and have a say about the services that affect them
Careers, Employment, Information, Advice and Guidance Service (CEIAG) – DSTPN
We provide free support with careers, training, education and finding work. We can help with CVs, job applications, interviews, volunteering and benefits advice
Leaving Care – Somerset Council
Services and advice for the continuing support to young people leaving care
NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training)
Careers and pathways
Help to progress with the NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) to EET (Engagement in education, employment and training) journey
Somerset Virtual School
Supporting children and young people in care to achieve their education and career goals.
Somerset Virtual School supports children and young people in care to achieve their educational goals and fulfil their potential. Working with carers, schools and professionals, the team provides advice, resources and support to help young people succeed in education and prepare for their future.
SASP – Fit for Work
Fit for Work is a programme to help adults with learning disabilities and autism get workplace-ready.
Fun practical activities allow participants to build physical stamina, improve functional movement and develop essential skills to allow participants to succeed in the workplace and beyond!
For more information and to book onto upcoming courses visit: SASP | Fit for Work (opens in a new tab; external site)
Discovery
Discovery, part of Dimensions, supports autistic people and people with learning disabilities, behaviours of distress and complex health needs across the South West.
This is how we do it:
- Always there for you
A longer-term support team who know you better - Your life, your way
You’ll make choices that matter - Resolving distress
You’ll be less frustrated - Supporting safe living
A reason to care is a reason to change - Right sized support
You’ll need us less - Meaningful involvement
You might help others, too - Values-led thinking
You can put your trust in us - Your own home
You’ll find and keep the right home
FSB South West
FSB near you
One of the unique benefits of joining FSB is the local support we provide to our members through our team of dedicated staff and volunteers located in every region across the UK.
Living and working locally ensures they are not only part of the local business community but also understand the unique issues facing small businesses in each part of the country. We meet business owners, council leaders, MPs and many other stakeholders on a daily basis to ensure the voice of small businesses is represented in your town or city. Equally important, our local teams also organise events, seminars and exhibitions to allow business owners to develop strong local networks within their communities.
Federation of Small Businesses
FSB is the UK’s leading membership organisation for small businesses and the self-employed. With us by your side, you can do what you do best even better.
Find a Chamber – British Chambers of Commerce
Whether you’re a business looking to expand your network, access support, or grow your presence in the UK and beyond, our extensive network of Chambers is here to help.
Grants Resources Information News (GRIN)
We send out a short grants bulletin each weekday morning (at precisely 8.30am) throughout the year, with the exception of public bank holidays and Christmas/New Year. Each bulletin contains details of 3 national UK grant schemes and 1 local grant programme, together with a news item that we post on our website (see our Homepage (opens in a new tab; external site)). We regularly feature grant schemes that aren’t covered by other databases.
We normally circulate around 240 bulletins each year, containing details of between 800 and 1,000 grant programmes and related resources.
The e-mailed bulletins are prepared the evening before circulation, so content is always up-to-date and we often cover new grant programmes before they become widely available, which can be an advantage to subscribers.
Somerset Community Foundation
Building stronger communities and helping passionate people in Somerset change the world on their doorstep by funding local causes and inspiring local giving and philanthropy.
We work in partnership with individuals, business, charitable trusts and the public sector to build stronger communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Since 2002 we’ve awarded over £35 million of funding to thousands of charities.
Somerset Council jobs and careers
Includes our current vacancies and pension information
University of Somerset
We believe in fostering ambition and unlocking potential, not just focusing on exam results. That’s why our motto is: DEGREES FOR REAL LIFE.
At UCS, we value individual talents, aspirations, and the unique paths each of our students take on their journey to success. We’re not just about textbooks and tests. We’re about cultivating confidence, nurturing skills, and providing practical, real-world experiences that transform our students into professionals.
Through our strong partnerships with major employers, we provide our students with not just a degree, but a comprehensive toolbox of skills, knowledge, and experiences that translate seamlessly into their future careers.
Connect to Work for Somerset Residents / Community
If you have a disability, long-term health condition or complex non-health barrier which has made getting into and staying in employment difficult, Connect to Work could help you.
Connect to Work fo Employers
Connect to Work is a fully-funded service that works with employers
Leaving Care Local Offer
As a care leaver (opens in a new tab; external site), you are legally entitled to a range of support and services from us.
This site tells you what these services are, and how we will help you get them.
Response to redundancy
Somerset Council is fully committed to supporting our businesses and their employees who could be facing redundancy.
Working with our partners across Somerset we are in a strong position to provide a package of support aimed at minimising the impact to individuals. The support aims to help people back into work as quickly as possible and support business growth.
Job opportunities
Employment in Somerset
Looking for work in Somerset?
You’re in the right place.
Search local job vacancies, and if you need a hand, we offer free support.
You can also explore apprenticeships, short courses and skills bootcamps to build confidence and learn new skills.
No service contact details available.
The King’s Trust
Get free support (opens in a new tab; external site) to develop the skills and confidence you need to find a job or start a business.
Refugee resettlement pathways in Somerset
Somerset Council is committed to providing a safe and dignified environment for forcibly displaced people through planned resettlement pathways.
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust – Supporting Female Veterans
The Female Veterans Toolkit is a practical resource designed to help organisations, professionals, and services understand and better support the needs of female veterans in the UK
Supported Employment Vacancies – Imagine the Possibilities
Explore Supported Employment Vacancies on Imagine the Possibilities website
Imagine the Possibilities
An innovative range of new post-16 options resources have been created that will help families, teachers and students understand and navigate the processes involved in moving from school into the many different post-16 options that are available – especially for those with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities.
UK Armed Forces Employment Support
Helping you succeed throughout your working life
We provide life-long, life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and children.
Get Somerset Working
What is Get Somerset Working?
Get Somerset Working is Somerset’s local strategy to reduce economic inactivity and foster a more inclusive and resilient labour market. It presents a bold, collaborative framework aimed at creating opportunities for all residents to access quality employment, overcome challenges such as poor health or caring responsibilities, and contribute to a fairer, more prosperous Somerset.
Connect to Work is a key funded workstream within this initiative, offering intensive, tailored employment support to individuals facing significant barriers to entering the workforce.
Weston College
Weston College offers free support and training to help you if you’re unemployed or economically inactive and seeking work. We have specialist programmes for people aged 19+
Programmes are delivered face-to-face occasionally in Somerset. Remote courses are available all year, and you will need access to a computer and the internet for these.
Please see the webpage link below to see the latest courses.
King’s Trust programmes
Are you 16-25 and looking to build confidence, boost your skills, and figure out your next steps? The King’s Trust offers two programmes with Weston College, a 4-week Achieve programme and a 12-week Team programme. You don’t have to choose; you can do both! You can start with Achieve and then move on to the Team programme.
Please see the webpage link below to see a full breakdown of each programme.
Somerset Start Up and Grow
Somerset Start Up & Grow gives free, practical help to people starting or growing a business in Somerset. Funded by Somerset Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, you can get up to six hours with a local business advisor. We help with your plan, money, marketing, day-to-day running, new ideas and hiring. If you’re in the Somerset Council area and run a small or medium business (under 250 staff) — or you’re just getting started — you can join. Not sure if you’re eligible? Use the Council Checker or get in touch for a quick chat.
Sir Robert McAlpine
We are a family-owned construction and infrastructure company established since 1869.
We design, develop, build and preserve some of Britain’s most iconic buildings. We shape towns, cities, and landscapes and put the local community at the heart of everything we do.
Exciting career opportunities in Bridgwater, Somerset
Join our construction team delivering a state-of-the-art battery cell manufacturing facility for Agratas.
Apprenticeship Levy Transfers
Skill Up Somerset are working with some local large employers who are willing to transfer their levy to smaller local employers, subject to certain criteria.
Somerset Business Agency (SBA)
SBA CIC // Enterprise
Take initiative. Lead a programme. Level-up your business leadership. We’re here to support start up owners, existing businesses and employees in reaching for the stars.
SBA CIC // Education
We work with schools and other education establishments to deliver enterprising training, preparing students for the world of business. We also offer a range of courses, for those looking to upgrade their skills.
SBA CIC // Employment
The world of work just got more accessible. Build your confidence and get yourself employment-ready with our expert career guidance and skill development.
Spark IT Somerset
The Spark iT project helps Somerset residents who need help with digital skills and support. We set up Digital Cafés and drop-in centers in community spaces across the county. Our friendly volunteers, called Digital Champions, run these free events. They are open to everyone, no matter how old you are or how much you know about technology.
Employer-led Skills Bootcamps
Employer-led Skills Bootcamps help businesses in Somerset and Dorset. They are for any business that wants to teach their current staff new skills or find new employees with special skills.
Skills Bootcamps
Discover new opportunities for your skills development through Employer-led Dorset and Somerset Skills Bootcamps
Community Employment Hubs
The Employment Hubs are a free employment support service covering Taunton, West Somerset, Wellington, Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea.
Business Skills Sorted
We provide a directory called Business Skills Sorted to help businesses find training and education options.
Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)
SWAPs help local people who are unemployed learn new skills for jobs in areas like care, construction, digital, and warehousing. They are run by Jobcentre Plus to help businesses find workers with the right skills.
Each SWAP lasts up to six weeks and includes:
Training: Learn skills that match what employers need.
Work Experience: Get hands-on practice and earn qualifications.
Your Future Sorted – Provider Directory
We have a directory called ‘Your Future Sorted’ that helps you find out about training and career options in Somerset.
Borrow an iPad from the library
Somerset Council offers an iPad loaning scheme. Members of selected Somerset Libraries (16 and over) can borrow a device for up to six weeks free of charge
Citizens Advice West Somerset
We help people with their problems by giving free, independent advice. We offer support online, over the phone, and in person. We help with many issues like consumer rights, pensions, and court support.
Welcome Hubs
CHARIS and Somerset County Council have set up Welcome Hubs in Somerset. These hubs help refugees, asylum seekers, and their sponsors by providing support and information.
Skills Elevators
Skills Elevators are tools that show you different job roles and what you need to do those jobs. They help you see the skills and behaviors needed for each job. Skills Elevators also give you information on where to get support, and find colleges or apprenticeships to help you learn and start your career.
Seetec PLUSS
Seetec Pluss is a leading provider of work and wellbeing services that inspires thousands of people to find and progress in work each year.
Together with Pluss, our specialist social enterprise, we empower people to discover and realise their unique potential.
Somerset Business Mentoring
This programme is designed to help Somerset’s small and medium (SME) businesses learn from our experienced business leaders and serial entrepreneurs. They will share their knowledge on accelerating business development, making better strategic decisions, being more productive and ultimately growing your business.
SomersetWorks (now Virtual School)
SomersetWorks no longer exists in its current form. SomersetWorks Transition Coordinators have become Learning Mentors in the newly formed Virtual School.
Most of the existing SomersetWorks offer will feature in the new Virtual School.
Higher Education in Somerset
Learn about the different degree-level qualifications available in Somerset, like Degree Apprenticeships and other higher education options.
Higher education is third-level education after you leave school. It takes place at universities and Further Education colleges, and normally includes undergraduate and postgraduate study. You can find out more information on our Higher Education page (opens in a new tab; external site), which also covers support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge for Schools and Colleges (ASK)
The ASK program helps schools and colleges across England with apprenticeships. It is funded by the National Apprenticeship Service, which is part of the Department for Education. The program provides free support to help students learn about and understand apprenticeships better.
Somerset Elective home education
Local authorities have several duties to make sure that all children are kept safe and have access to suitable, full-time education, including those that are home educated.
Careers Hub Padlet
Padlet is our online noticeboard where you can find resources, opportunities, training and guidance.
Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP)
Somerset Education Business Partnership connects employers with education providers so that young people are aware of local career opportunities and develop the skills needed to thrive at work.
Somerset Careers Hub
We work with every state-funded secondary school, special educational needs school, alternative provision & post 16 college, helping them to link with local employers to deliver high quality careers support for students.
Adult Community Education (ACL)
Service Wide range of courses designed for adults aged 19+ to develop new interests, build confidence and increase their skills, knowledge, and employability.
Courses include engaging families through nature conservation, building financial resilience, developing essential skills to promote inclusion for refugees, community enterprise, health and wellbeing, essential skills including maths, English and digital skills and confidence building.
Dorset and Somerset Training Provider Network (DSTPN)
Dorset and Somerset Training Provider Network Ltd (DSTPN) is a company limited by guarantee with a membership consisting of fee-paying members who are training organisations, colleges, employers and stakeholder bodies working in the post-16 education and training sector.
SPTS (Specialist and Personalised Training Services)
Lead and coordinate work with young people, families, local employers, schools, colleges and support agencies in order to secure supported employment opportunities and outcomes for our young people with SEND in Somerset.
Level 6 trained, impartial and independent specialist careers advice and guidance. Working with a vast number of young people and families, providing careers advice and guidance, developing careers opportunities, delivering workshops and raising aspirations in specialist schools, alternative provision, colleges and the like.
Providing young people with opportunities and choice to have their best life and reach their full potential.
Response to redundancy for businesses
Coordination of the strategic response to redundancy for businesses.
Helping businesses plan and manage when they need to reduce staff.
Skill Up Somerset
We are a not-for-profit organisation that offers free, impartial Apprenticeship and skills advisory services to Somerset people and businesses.
