Community employment hubs

The Employment Hubs are a free employment support service covering several areas in Somerset.

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Introduction

The Employment Hubs are a free employment support service covering Taunton, West Somerset, Wellington, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Yeovil, Chard, Shepton Mallet, Highbridge, Frome, Wells, Glastonbury, Langport and Wincanton. Your pathway towards work.

Our friendly team can help you with:

  • guidance on opportunities for learning, training and work
  • confidence building and enhancing your skills to return to work
  • help with job searching, job applications, covering letters, CVs and interview skills
  • referral for further support, including IT support, apprenticeship advice, Citizens Advice, and positive mental health
  • links to volunteer work
  • identify any other barriers that stop you from progressing towards work
  • regular one to one support for as long as you need it.

We meet face to face, come and visit us to make an appointment or use the email below to arrange a time.

Upcoming events

  • 27 February – Taunton Jobs Fair – Somerset County Cricket Club from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm.
  • 27 March – Bridgwater Jobs Fair – Canalside Conference Centre from 10.30am to 2.30pm.

Weston College Drop in – Information session on free courses:

  • 19 March – Highbridge Hub from midday to 2 pm.
  • 23 March – Wells Hub from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm.
  • 24 March – Connecting to the workplace with EDF. Cannington Park and Ride from 1 pm to 5 pm. To sign up please complete our online form.

Locations and opening times

Victoria Park Community Centre
Victoria Park Drive, Bridgwater TA6 7AS (enter via main doors)— Open 10am to 12pm (every first and third Monday of the month). Please note the Hub on 2 March 2026 will not take place.

Wellington King Arms
4 High St, Wellington, TA21 8RA — Open 10am to 12pm (every third Wednesday of the month).

The Beach Hotel
The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5AP (enter via double doors to the right of the front entrance from the pavement) — Open 10.15am to 12.15pm (every second and fourth Tuesday of the month). Please note the Hub on 24 February 2026 will not take place.

Williton Library
Killick Way, Williton, West Somerset, TA4 4QA — Open 10am to 12pm (every second Thursday of the month).

Taunton CHARIS Centre
16 – 17 Hammet Street, TA1 1RZ — Open 10am to 12.30pm (every first and third Tuesday of the month). Please note the Hub on 3 March 2026 will not take place.

The Waffle Hub Community Cafe
Methodist Church, 35A College St, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1AS – Open 10am to 12pm (every second Monday of a month).

Glastonbury Library
The Archers Way, Glastonbury, BA6 9JD — Open 10.30am to 12.30am (first and third Monday of the month).

Shepton Mallet Library
2 Market Place, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AZ — By appointment only.

Chard Library
Chard Library, Holyrood Lace Mill, Holyrood Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2YA — Open 10.30am to 12.30pm (every Tuesday).

Yeovil Library
King George Street, Yeovil, BA20 1PY — Open 10.30am to 12.30pm (every first and third Wednesday of the month).

Purple Spoon Cafe
YMCA Highbridge, Huntspill Rd, Highbridge, TA9 3 DD — Open 12pm to 2pm (every third Thursday of the month).

Wells Library
Union Street, Wells, BA5 2PU — Open 10.30am to 12.30pm (second and fourth Monday of the month).

Frome Library
Justice Lane, Frome, BA11 1BE — Open 10am to 2pm (first Thursday of the month).

The Angel Cafe
Bow Street, Langport,TA10 9PQ — Open 11.30am to 13.30pm (by appointments only).

The Balsam Centre
Balsam Park, Wincanton BA9 9HB — Open 10.30am to 12.30pm (every third Thursday of the month).
Please use the employment support email below to book an appointment. And for help, a chat and a virtual cup of tea, you can phone or email us.

Email employmentsupport@somerset.gov.uk

Follow our community Facebook page for jobs, training and information @communityemploymenthubs.

Last updated: March 13, 2026

Next review due: September 13, 2026

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