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Build a career that truly makes a difference

At Next Step Independence, we believe great support starts with great people. We work alongside compassionate, committed individuals, helping them grow into rewarding careers in social care while making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the children and young people we support.

A career with NSI is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to shape futures, build confidence, and enrich life experiences — for the young people in our care and for you.

Looking for your next step in social care?

If you’re already working in social care and looking for a new challenge, a change of role, or an organisation where your contribution is genuinely valued, we’d love to hear from you.

At NSI, we’re proud to work with skilled, compassionate professionals and to offer:

  • Outstanding development and progression opportunities
  • A supportive, values‑led culture
  • Clear career pathways
  • A benefits package that reflects our dynamic and growing organisation

Safeguarding and safer recruitment

Next Step Independence is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our homes.

We apply robust safer recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that everyone we appoint is right for the role. All candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment, in line with safer recruitment standards.

Read our Safeguarding Statement for Website

Find your opportunity

Take a look at our regions to explore our current vacancies and see where your next step with NSI could begin.

If there are no roles in your region – why not join our talent pool?  Complete a form and your details will be stored securely.  You’ll be contacted when a role becomes available.

 

 

 

Jobs in Mid and South Devon

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Jobs in our Central Team

Jobs in our Central team are based in our Taunton Head Office.
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Jobs in our Estates Team

Jobs in our Estates team are based in our Taunton Head Office  and our Chippenham office.
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Jobs in Somerset

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Jobs in Swindon and Wiltshire

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