Lavender Court - Somerset Care

07/08/2026

07/08/2026

🎉 On Monday, staff, residents, and Dorothy's family gathered to celebrate her 95th birthday! We enjoyed delicious cake, sang happy birthday, and reminisced about wonderful memories. 🎂✨ Please join us in wishing Dorothy a very happy birthday! ❤️

27/07/2026

🌟 We're Hiring: Activities Lead 🌟

Do you have a passion for making a difference and creating unforgettable moments?

We're looking for a creative, enthusiastic and caring Activities Lead to inspire our residents, lead our Activities Team, and bring exciting experiences to life every day. 💙

If you're organised, love thinking outside the box, and want a role where every day is rewarding, we'd love to hear from you!

📞 Any questions; Give us a call 01823 448321

👉 Find out more and apply using the link below.
https://careers.somersetcare.co.uk/job/activities-lead-lavender-court/

Location: Lavender Court, Taunton Role type: Care Home Salary: £14.29 – £15.34 Hours Available: 39 hours per week 🌟 Lead with Heart. Create Moments That Matter. 💙 Do you have a passion for bringing joy to others? Are you creative, organised and ready to lead a fantastic team? If so, we wan...

23/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our wonderful Supervisor, Ayoola, on successfully completing his NVQ Level 3 qualification!

This is a fantastic achievement and a true reflection of Ayoola's dedication, hard work, and commitment to delivering outstanding care. We are incredibly proud of everything he has accomplished and are delighted to celebrate this important milestone with him.

Please join us in congratulating Ayoola on his well-deserved success. We look forward to seeing all that he continues to achieve in the future!

30/06/2026

Last week, we had an amazing time at our annual summer fete! ☀️🍔 Our kitchen team served up a delicious BBQ, and Nick from Mini Concerts brought the vibes with his lovely music. 🎶

All our residents and staff enjoyed a fantastic afternoon filled with laughter and fun! Can't wait for next year!

21/06/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing Dads, Granddads, Stepdads, Fathers and Father Figures in our lives! 🎉👔

We see you, and we celebrate you! ❤️

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.

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

05/06/2026

🎉 Exciting News at Lavender Court! 🎉

We are delighted to announce that Chloe has been appointed as our new Deputy Manager.

Chloe's journey at Lavender Court is a wonderful example of dedication, commitment, and professional growth. Having joined us 12 years ago as a carer, she has worked her way through and become a valued and respected member of our team.

Chloe shared:

"I'm really grateful for the opportunity to step into the Deputy Manager role. I started at Lavender Court 12 years ago and have worked my way up from a carer. I'm proud to be part of such a caring and hardworking team and am looking forward to continuing to support both our residents and staff in the best way I can."

We are incredibly proud of Chloe and all that she has achieved. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved promotion.
We know she will be a fantastic Deputy Manager and continue to make a positive difference to the lives of our residents, families, and team members.

Congratulations, Chloe! 🌟

03/06/2026

🚢☀️ You're Invited to Our Cruise Ship Summer Fête! ☀️🚢

Join us on Monday 23rd June at 2:00pm in the courtyard for an afternoon of summer fun, entertainment, and fundraising!

This year's theme is "Cruise Ship Summer", so come aboard and enjoy a fantastic selection of activities and treats, including:

🍔 BBQ
🍹 Refreshing Mocktails
🧁 Cake Sale
🎟️ Fun Fundraising Activities
🎶 Live Entertainment from Nick at Mini Concerts

There will be something for everyone to enjoy, and all money raised will go directly towards our residents' activity fund, helping us continue to provide meaningful experiences, outings, and events throughout the year.

Please note: CASH ONLY.

We look forward to welcoming residents, families, friends, and members of the local community for what promises to be a wonderful afternoon of summer celebrations!

01/06/2026

We were beyond excited to see Lavender Court shining at the 2026 Somerset Care Awards! 🎉

Huge congratulations to our incredible colleagues for their well-deserved recognition!

🌟 Jane Kahura - Finalist in the Carer of the Year category
🌟 Benjamin Ostle - Finalist for the Making A Difference Award

We couldn't be prouder of you both! Thank you for being such valuable members of our team! 💜