Get Somerset Working.

Engage great local people. Grow your business. Contact us

Grow your business with local talent

There are thousands of people in Somerset who could work with the right support. Nationally, 2.8 million people are out of work—often due to disability, long-term sickness or just life circumstances—and the aim is an 80% employment rate. In Somerset alone, 56,700 people are economically inactive.

That’s a big local talent pool.

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.

Get involved - benefits to your business.

You will have access to an in-work coach who will work with you to understand the job role and make sure that you and the employee are supported from day one
Ongoing advice and support for up to 12 months
Recruit motivated local people – share your vacancies to a wide audience for free
Reduce your staff turnover

Who is it for?

All Somerset employers – large or small – who want to find inspirational and exceptional talent.

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch.

How to get involved.

Talk to us – Contact Form

Stay informed - Business Newsletter

Please sign up to our business newsletter to stay informed of opportunities.

Somerset Business Newsletter (opens in a new tab; external site)

Events.

Disability Awareness Training

Disability Awareness Training – Disability Awareness Training Booking Form January-March 2026 – Fill out form (opens in a new tab; external site)

Thursday 5/3/26 10:00-13:00 (Online)
Thursday 26/3/26 13:00-16:00 (Face to Face, Bridgwater YMCA) – could be online
Tuesday 31/3/26 9:30-12:30 (Online)

Neurodiversity Training

Neurodiversity Training – Neurodiversity Training Booking Form January-March 2026 – Fill out form (opens in a new tab; external site)

Thursday 26/02/26 12:00-16:00 (Face to Face, Bridgwater YMCA)
Thursday 12/3/26 10:00-14:00 (Online)
Wednesday 25/3/26 12:30-16:30 (Online)

Inclusive Employment in Action

Inclusive Employment in Action – 60 min free session on 13th February 2026

Want to build a workplace where more people can do their best work, without feeling like you need the “perfect words” or a huge policy overhaul? Join us for a free, friendly 1-hour online taster session that blends Disability Awareness and Neurodiversity into one practical hour.

Be an Inclusive Leader – Become a Disability Confident Employer.

The Disability Confident employer scheme, run by the Department for Work and Pensions, helps businesses recruit, retain and develop disabled people.
By signing up, you’ll show your commitment to inclusion and gain practical support to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to your workforce.
Disability Confident employer scheme (opens in a new tab; external site)

We’re looking to connect with organisations supporting inclusive workplaces

We’re looking to connect with organisations that provide training, advice, guidance, or support to businesses around health conditions or disabilities—whether visible or hidden. This includes expertise in creating inclusive workplaces and supporting employers/employees with diverse needs. that provide training, advice, guidance, or support to businesses around health conditions or disabilities—whether visible or hidden.

This includes expertise in creating inclusive workplaces and supporting employers/employees with diverse needs.

If your organisation offers any of the following, we’d love to connect: