Stepping Out

07/06/2026

Would you like to work at Stepping Out?

We are looking for two posts
1. A full-time staff team member, working Mon- Fri 9.00 – 4.00pm. Stepping Out is open all year round, excluding the Christmas and New Year period and Bank Holidays. In addition, you will be entitled to 25 days holiday p.a.

2. A cover worker for staff holidays and sickness. A minimum of 150 days work a year is offered. Flexibility is particularly important for this post.

Previous experience in a specialist setting is useful but not essential as induction and training will be given. Applicants for both posts must be able to drive.

We are looking for people who:
• are committed to a person-centred approach and passionate about supporting young people with learning difficulties to lead enriched, fulfilled adult lives
• have the skills to work effectively within a team
• can build positive relationships with our young adults, their parents and carers
• can make and develop links with the local community
• are highly motivated and willing both to bring new ideas to Stepping Out and to embrace the ideas of others
• are committed to developing their own skills.

If you decide to join our team then we can offer:
• a working environment in which all members are respected and their opinions and ideas valued in an atmosphere of mutual support
• a provision with high aspirations for all its young people and staff
• the opportunity to be involved in a successful and highly regarded provision which redefines the traditional day service
• competitive rates of pay

For more information on this role and a discussion about what it entails, please contact Sue Philcox in the first instance on [email protected] and we can arrange an informal discussion.

If you decide to apply, you will find the application form on our website at www.steppingout.org.uk

All applications must be completed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note we do not accept CVs. Once completed please email your application form back to: [email protected]

See the video in the post below to see what life at Stepping Out is all about!

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07/06/2026

30/05/2026

Phew, what a scorcher it’s been this week! Our members coped really well doing some more shady ( in the best sense of the word!) activities than usual this week and catching up with mowing when the weather cooled down. Here’s some photos showing what they got up to.

19/05/2026

Two lovely reviews from one of our most longstanding customers. Thank you!

Bakeability bread

“Every week since 2023 we have had a large granary loaf delivered to our door.
For us it is not only the quality and level of consistancy of the bread itself which is excellent, it is meeting and exchanging greetings with the delivery team on our doorstep. It is rewarding to know that behind the scenes this loaf has been made by Stepping Out Members over a couple of days. The weighing of ingredients and the kneading, the baking, the writing on the carrier bag my name and price - so carefully written - the cash handling and hand delivered with smiles by Members and Driver to our home.

Thank you for this reliable service and for the consistent good quality of the bread. We really do appreciate all you do to make this happen, and our dogs looks forward to the pats they are given on a weekly basis!”

Bakeability catering

“Thank you Bakeabiity very much for easing my decision making over a recent family gathering celebrating our wedding anniversary. You provided such lovely tasty fayre, on time and presented very well. We choses Lasagnas and quiches as well as cakes - carrot cake being outstandingly good - all delicious and all Homemade and that’s what made it so special.”

17/05/2026

Don’t forget, Bakeability also make cakes for pre-order to be delivered or collected on Fridays.

Testimonials from customers include:

‘We rated the millionaires shortbread among the best we’ve ever had’ J from Chedzoy

‘The best carrot cake ever!’ A from Stawell

See poster below for varieties and prices, or suggest something else you would like.

16/05/2026

A lovely review from one of our cafe customers and supporters.

We enjoy going to the Cafe- it has become a community meeting place. Also the food is excellent quality and the portions are generous. Seeing the young adults make progress has been good to see -under the guidance of Sue and her staff.
This wonderful project started and led by Justin and Sue is an invaluable asset and provides the young people with ongoing training for the future.

14/05/2026

We had a wonderful day out today. Shout out to the Somerset Boat Centre, especially Holly, for the boat trip and the chance for everyone to have a go at steering and to Coates Willow for their Jungle Book sculpture trail - two great inclusive experiences.

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05/05/2026

Update: Thanks to those who donated and bought food at the cafe yesterday. We raised £200 to donate to the Southfield Neurological Fund.

The Bakeability Cafe this week will be donating its profits to The Southfield Hospital Charity ( Neurological Research Fund) in memory of one of our members’ school peers who sadly died recently. We will also have a collection bucket for donations.

Bawdrip Parish Hall 12.00-2.30 ( last orders 2.00pm).

Advance notice - there will be no cafe on Thursday 14th May as this is the week that the cess pool is being installed. One step closer to an accessible indoor loo! ☺️

03/05/2026

This week, May 8th at the Bakeability Cafe.

02/05/2026

We are excited to announce that Bakeability is now supplying cakes to The Purplespoon Cafe in Highbridge, where two of our members also volunteer. Why not pay them a visit - it’s a lovely, spacious cafe with delicious food. And if you go on a Tuesday you may spot C and C working hard! https://www.purplespoonevents.com/

Don’t forget you can also order cakes from us, for delivery or collection on Friday afternoons. Choose from Victoria sponge, carrot cake, chocolate fudge, cherry Bakewell, millionaires shortbread, flapjacks, fruit tea loaf, lemon drizzle, grapefruit drizzle or triple chocolate brownies. See poster below for details.