Current vacancies
Vacancies within The Balsam Centre and the organisations we work with.
Early Years Educator & SENDCO, Conkers Nursery
Conkers, the Balsam Centre's community nursery, is looking for an experienced Level 3 Early Years Educator with SENDCO responsibilities to join its team.
You will need to be able to offer the flexibility to work 30 hours a week between the hours of 7.30am and 5.30pm all year round. The hourly rate is dependent on experience. Generous annual leave entitlement and a bonus birthday day off.
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For more information, please refer to both the Early Years Educator job description and the SENDCO job description. To apply, please complete and return the application form by 27 January 2025.
Youth & Community Activities Worker, Milborne Port
We are looking for an enthusiastic person dedicated to improving outcomes for young people in the community to run a group in Milborne Port on Thursdays from 3.30pm to 6.30pm.
This is a chance to deliver high-quality youth activity locally, supporting young people to be creative,
confident and to learn life skills to take into their future.
This is a part-time role working 4.5 hrs per week (£25k pro rata).
Please see the job description for further information. To apply, please complete and return the application form by midday on 16 December 2024.
Bank Caretaker/Cleaner
The Balsam Centre is looking for a Bank Caretaker/ Cleaner to provide occasional cover for holiday and absence periods for the three other members of the caretaking team. This is a zero hours contract working 5.30pm-8.00pm, with some later lock-ups as needed.
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For more information on the role, download a job description here, or call us on 01963 31842.
Please apply by completing and returning our application form. (Paper copies are available from Reception on request.)
South Somerset Community Accessible Transport (SSCAT)
Based in Wincanton, South Somerset Community Accessible Transport require part-time minibus drivers.
Hourly rate of pay is £11.20 including holiday pay.
Hours are flexible but may involve some early morning, evening and weekend work.
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Applicants must have a caring disposition and hold a full clean driver’s licence with D1 category. Suitable applicants will be subject to mini bus test and DBS checks.
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For more details and an application form please contact: 01963 34594.