Vacancies

Working for CCS

We currently have three vacancies:

  • Village Agent for the Taunton Area
  • Community Agent for the Taunton Area
  • Treasurer (Finance) Trustee
    • Please note the Finance Trustee is a voluntary position on the Board for the charity.

CCS (The Community Council for Somerset) is an award-winning, innovative and fast-growing charity. We are passionate local experts, inspiring and enabling positive change for Somerset’s people, places and enterprises.

Our teams work where they are most needed, delivering critical personalised support for individuals and communities. During the COVID-19 emergency, CCS Village & Community Agents have supported over 40,000 people in Somerset, carrying out over 70,000 community support activities.

We will consider part time / job share applications to any of our vacancies

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With visionary leadership and the support of an active Board of Trustees, there has never been a better time to support your community through your work. If you are proactive, enthusiastic, qualified, and passionate about helping others, we would like to hear from you.

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We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

We support anonymous recruitment. This means we will hide your personal identifying information, removing bias from the hiring process.

If you have any queries, please call  01823 331 222 and speak to Becky Weston
Vacancy

Community Agent – Taunton Deane Area

  • Salary £24,038 per annum
  • Hours 35 hours per week - some evening and weekend work may be required
  • Term of contract Initial 1 year contract. Possible extension subject to funding
  • Holiday 25 days per year plus bank holidays
  • Other Details As a Community Agent, you will provide help and support to people, primarily from Adult Social Care (ASC) referrals, bridging the gap between the local community and statutory or voluntary organisations. TO APPLY: click the Apply Now button for our online application form. You can attach your CV and a maximum two-page letter OR complete all the details using our form without the need to upload documents.
  • Documents
  • Closing Deadline 09/06/2023 12:00 pm
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Vacancy

Trustee Role: Treasurer

  • Salary Unpaid voluntary role - expenses covered
  • Hours Approx. 6 hours a month depending on need
  • Term of contract 12 months
  • Holiday N/A
  • Other Details Our Treasurer will advise the rest of the Board about the charity’s financial position and ensure that financial records and procedures are maintained. Click the below 'Apply Now' button to apply online, or email recruitment@somersetrcc.org.uk with your CV and letter stating your interest in the role.
  • Documents
  • Closing Deadline 13/07/2023 12:00 pm
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Vacancy

Village Agent – Taunton Deane Area

  • Salary £22,408 per annum (pro rata)
  • Hours 24 Hours per week
  • Term of contract Initial 1 year contract. Possible extension subject to funding.
  • Holiday 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Other Details To provide help, support, and solutions for the health and social care needs of members of the community, through engagement with local neighbourhood, statutory and voluntary organisations. TO APPLY: click the Apply Now button for our online application form. You can attach your CV and a maximum two-page letter OR complete all the details using our form without the need to upload documents.
  • Documents
  • Closing Deadline 09/06/2023 12:00 pm
APPLY NOW