Category: News

A Taunton based care company has been recognised again and gained an Award for Caring for it’s Clients! Caring for their wonderful clients is their no 1 priority in Taunton & that’s why they are so pleased to be placed in the Top 20 Home Care Providers South West 2020 […]

It’s Big – Take Part!  As lockdown eases, schools and businesses are planning how to move forward and SS&L want to know how best to support them, working together towards economic recovery and helping to futureproof the Somerset community. Apprenticeships have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic and are […]

Somerset Skills and Learning are launching a FREE distance learning course starting on Friday 22nd May. The online workshop will be light-hearted but deep, fun but serious. ‘How to be Happy’ looks at happiness and acceptance, life and existence. They will look at Hygge, status, freedom and balance, anxiety in […]

The National Careers Service has identified an opportunity to ensure citizens are receiving crucial careers support by advertising vacancies and careers advice during the current COVID-19 outbreak. The Virtual Jobs Fair campaign will run across England throughout week commencing Monday 4th May, taking place in the South West and Oxfordshire […]

Two radio stations in Somerset are broadcasting shows to help with people’s wellbeing during the quarantine. BBC Somerset has a show on Wednesday evenings between 7-8pm and has some great tips and expert advice on staying healthy, happy and safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Members of Somerset County Council’s Public […]

Somerset Skills & Learning recently launched a range of distance learning courses to enable you to learn from home and there’s now more to choose from! These new level 2 courses focus on Business, Leadership & Management, whether you are employed, self-employed, starting out or established. They include: Creating a Business […]

Drivers who passed their category B (car) driving test before 1997 have grandfather rights and are able to drive a 7.5-tonne truck without taking another test. They will have the C1 entitlement on their licence, which covers vehicles from 3.5- 7.5-tonnes GVW. Category B – if you passed your test […]

Would-be volunteers are reminded they can still help communities and those most in need during the Coronavirus (COVID 19) Pandemic. The five councils in Somerset – Somerset County Council, Mendip District Council, Somerset West and Taunton Council, South Somerset District Council and Sedgemoor District Council – are working together to […]

The Thatchers Young Talent Programme has launched this month and they are looking for people to join the Thatchers family. If you have recently left education or you wish to embark on a new career, then the Thatchers Young Talent Programme could be for you. Thatchers are looking for remarkable […]

Welcome to Somerset Jobs! Wow, it is tough writing the first blog and knowing where to start, so I feel an introduction is in order. My name is Stu. After advertising job vacancies in my media role I discovered a gap in the market for something on a local level […]