Current vacancies

£27,000 per annum pro rata | 6 hours per week | 1 year contract | Flexible home-based role

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Are you looking for a role you can shape around your life? Do you want to make a real difference in Wincanton and its surrounding parishes?

Wincanton Cares is recruiting a Benefits Officer to build on the work of the current postholder and help older, vulnerable residents across the BA9 postcode area access the financial support they’re entitled to.
 

What we offer:

•    A flexible, remote role with autonomy over your working pattern
•    A chance to shape a respected growing local initiative
•    Support from a passionate, community-led team

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What we’re looking for:

•    A compassionate communicator with a strong understanding of the benefits system
•    Someone who thrives working independently and flexibly
•    A commitment to equity, inclusion, and safeguarding
•    Experience supporting older adults or unpaid carers is a plus

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​​For more details, please download the job description. To apply, please complete our application form and return it to us by 24 October. Interview date: 3 November.

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For an informal conversation before applying, please contact Nigel Engert on 07709 907543 or Jacky King on 07786 288659

Based in Wincanton, South Somerset Community Accessible Transport require part-time minibus drivers.

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Hourly rate of pay is £13.68 including holiday pay (from 1 April 2025).

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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 minibus test and DBS checks.

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For more details and an application form please call 01963 33864.