Somerset Care Careers

18/06/2026

We’re recruiting Care and Support Workers to join our Home Care team in South Petherton - supporting people to live well, independently, and with dignity in their own homes.

No experience? No problem - we provide full training, so if you’re kind, compassionate and want to help others, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 View role and apply: https://careers.somersetcare.co.uk/job/care-and-support-worker-south-petherton/

17/06/2026

What a truly special day 💛

Some highlights from our Care Awards, which celebrate the incredible compassion and dedication of our colleagues - a powerful reminder of the impact we make in people’s lives every day. We couldn’t be prouder 👏

Huge thanks to Ginger Up Productions for capturing it so beautifully 🎥✨

11/06/2026

💙 Carers Week | 8–14 June 💙

This week, we’re saying a heartfelt thank you to all unpaid carers - family members, friends, and loved ones - who give their time, compassion and support every single day.

Your contribution is invaluable, and we recognise the difference you make, often while facing your own challenges.

This year’s theme focuses on building carer-friendly communities - reminding carers that they are not alone, and that support, advice and guidance is available. If you or someone you know could benefit, here are some helpful resources:

🔹 Carers Week 2026 Blueprint:https://www.carersweek.org/media/bu5dintn/carers-week-2026-blueprint-web.pdf
🔹 Age UK Somerset services: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/somerset/our-services/
🔹 Age UK Wiltshire - Let’s change how we age services: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wiltshire/our-services/
🔹 Age UK Devon services: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/devon/our-services/
🔹 Thrive Somerset – Village Agent support: https://thrivesomerset.org.uk/

Together, we can help build stronger, more supportive communities for carers 💙

05/06/2026

Nine years on - still OUTSTANDING! Congratulations Frith House - Somerset Care 🥂 🎉

We are incredibly proud of our wonderful colleagues at Frith House in Burnham-on-Sea, whose whole-hearted commitment to supporting people to live the life they choose has once again seen the home rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission at their latest inspection 🌟

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31/05/2026

Behind every great care team is a support team that ensures everything runs smoothly! 💪

At our recent 2026 Somerset Care Awards, we took the time to recognise and celebrate the incredible efforts of those who may not deliver hands-on care but are absolutely essential to those who do.

A huge congratulations to our amazing finalists! 🎉

🌟 Kayley Dabner - Winner of the Support Centre Colleague of the Year Award
🌟 Lauren Lucas - Winner of the Embracing Change Award
🌟 Naomi Holland-Mervin - Shortlisted for the Support Centre Colleague of the Year Award
🌟 Emma Roberts - Shortlisted for the Support Centre Colleague of the Year Award
🌟 Jason Shaw - Shortlisted for the Support Centre Colleague of the Year Award
🌟 Chris Hayes - Shortlisted for the Embracing Change Award
🌟 Shaun D***s & Darrell Welch - Shortlisted for the Connecting With People Award
🌟 The Recruitment Team - Shortlisted for the Team of the Year Award

We couldn't be prouder to work alongside such wonderful colleagues! ❤️

18/05/2026

It isn't every day that you get invited to a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace!👑

That's exactly what happened for our incredible (and very glamorous) nursing home managers from Calway House - Somerset Care and Stockmoor Lodge - Somerset Care 🏰

What an unforgettable experience and a fantastic way to honour two amazing women who work tirelessly to support others in living the life they choose! 👏💖

Read more about the Royal Garden Party here > https://www.somersetcare.co.uk/news/nursing-home-managers-invited-for-tea-with-royalty

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It’s not every day that you receive an invitation to a garden party with royalty, but that is exactly what happened for our Registered Managers Sue Harvey, from Calway House in Taunton, and Sue Monger, from Stockmoor Lodge in Bridgwater. The two nursing home managers were among 6,000 invited guest...

15/05/2026

Over 500 nominations of kindness, compassion and dedication across our organisation 💚
That’s what made this year’s Somerset Care Awards so special. On Wednesday 13th May, we came together to celebrate the people who make a real difference every day - not just our finalists and winners, but every single colleague who was nominated.

The afternoon was filled with inspiring stories, shared moments and well-deserved recognition – a true celebration of everything Somerset Care stands for.

A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors for helping make the event possible, and to our fabulous customers and families who joined us in person, as well as everyone who tuned in to enjoy the ceremony via livestream.

We would also like to thank Haylo Theatre for their fantastic performance of 'Over The Garden Fence', as well as Rob Coombe Photography & Filmmaking for capturing the amazing photos featured here – and so many more from the day.

✨ Read more about the celebrations on our blog: https://www.somersetcare.co.uk/news/2026-somerset-care-group-awards/

13/05/2026

The Somerset Care Awards are here - a celebration of the incredible commitment, compassion and teamwork shown by our colleagues every single day.

These awards are our chance to pause, reflect, and say a heartfelt thank you to the people who make such a meaningful difference across our communities.

Swipe to meet this year’s shortlisted nominees ✨
Congratulations to all our finalists - you are truly inspiring.

12/05/2026

Today, on International Nurses Day, we are celebrating and recognising all of our incredible nurses across our settings. 💙

Your compassion, dedication, professionalism, and kindness make such a difference every single day to the lives of our residents, families, and colleagues. Thank you for the care, comfort, and support you provide so selflessly, often going above and beyond to ensure the wellbeing of those in your care.

We are truly grateful for everything you do and proud to have such amazing nurses as part of our team. 🌟

Happy International Nurses Day to all our wonderful nurses! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

29/04/2026

🎉 We are incredibly proud and honored to share that, one week from today, two of our amazing care home managers will be heading to Buckingham Palace! 👑

Sue Harvey, manager of Calway House - Somerset Care in Taunton, and Sue Monger, manager of Stockmoor Lodge - Somerset Care in Bridgwater, have both received very special invitations to a Garden Party they will never forget 🌸

Congratulations to you both - we hope you have a wonderful time.🎊

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