Current vacancies

12 hrs per week | Competitive rate of pay | Sickness and generous holiday allowance 

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The Balsam Centre has a vacancy for a Lead Caretaker Cleaner for 12 hours a week, working flexibly for 4 hours per evening within the hours of 4.30pm–9.00pm, Wednesday to Friday.

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This role will include general cleaning of the building, locking up and providing cover for the other members of the cleaning team during holiday and sickness periods.

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The successful applicant will be a flexible, experienced, thorough and helpful team player who is able to work alone on their own initiative, and lives within a 30-minute travel distance of The Balsam Centre.

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For more information on the role, download a job description here. To apply, please complete and return our application form by Friday 8 August 2025.

37 hrs per week | Salary range £30,000-£32,000 | Job share considered

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Inspire little minds
Are you passionate about early childhood education and ready to lead a nurturing, dynamic team? We’re looking for a warm, motivated and experienced Nursery Manager to guide our nursery into its next exciting chapter. We believe that every child deserves a joyful, safe and enriching start to life - and that starts with strong, supportive leadership.

You will be responsible for leading, mentoring and supporting a team of dedicated early years professionals, ensuring a caring, stimulating environment where children can thrive, while building trusting relationships with parents and families. You will also maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and curriculum delivery while driving innovation and continuous improvement.

You will have Level 3 or above in Early Years Education (or equivalent), proven leadership experience in a nursery or early years setting, a genuine love for early childhood development, excellent communication, organisational and people skills, and a big heart, an open mind and a clear vision.

In return, you will enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, family-like environment. Our beautiful, welcoming setting is filled with laughter and learning; here your voice matters, and you can be part of shaping something special in this unique family and community hub.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and lead our wonderful nursery, we’d love to meet you!

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A full job description is available to download here. To apply, please complete and return our application form by Thursday 7 August 2025. Interview date: Monday 11 August.

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.