Stepping Out

04/11/2026

Today R made cheese, onion and potato pasties for the cafe for the first time. Here's the video of him making them with the help of sous chef Sharon. If they're as popular as his sausage rolls they'll fly out of the door tomorrow!

01/11/2026

Employees of the Week!

B for great communication with customers at the cafe;
J for his enthusiasm, hard work and friendly approach to customers when delivering cakes to Quayside;
A for passing messages between the kitchen and order table and remembering more than one piece of information;
R for engaging well with a new social worker and introducing her to other members.

Well done everyone - a great week for communication skills!

30/10/2026

Would you like to work at Stepping Out?

We are looking for:
A full-time temporary staff team member on a 6 month contract to cover a member of staff who is on sick leave. Start date 1st January 2027. You will work 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.

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

We are looking for a person who:
• is committed to a person-centred approach and passionate about supporting young people with learning difficulties to lead enriched, fulfilled adult lives
• has 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
• is highly motivated and willing both to bring new ideas to Stepping Out and to embrace the ideas of others
• is 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 or Justin 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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27/10/2026

We were honoured and delighted to receive a Chair's Service to the Community Award on behalf of Stepping Out. The citation read:

Stepping Out is recognised for its outstanding service to the parish through its support for young people with learning disabilities and its weekly community cafe. Their work brings residents together, builds confidence in the young people it supports and strengthens community life. Their commitment, kindness and practical help have made a lasting difference to both the parish and many young people.

Well done to our hard-working, creative and resilient staff team and to the young people themselves, who make us proud every day.

25/10/2026

We are pleased to announce a new Bakeability initiative: frozen ready meals.
See leaflet below for details ( paper copies will be available from the cafe on Thursday).
We are starting with a limited range: Lasagne, Fish Pie and Cottage Pie, all available this week. Take the strain out of meal planning and prep and pick up yours while stocks last!
If sales go well we will add further meals to our menu and also include puddings. Watch this space!

24/10/2026

Employees of the Week this week were:

B for extra effort at the gym.

C for being a good friend, especially to H, and for a professional attitude in all activities this week.

H for learning to push the supermarket trolley slowly and safely instead of rushing.

M for being particularly helpful and enthusiastic during our frozen meals prep.

Well done to all!

22/10/2026

Bakeability is going from strength to strength at the moment. We are now supplying cakes to The Purplespoon Cafe at Highbridge, to Quayside Gymnastics and Trampolining Club and to the King William pub in Catcott. Our bakers are honing their skills as a result, not just in baking techniques but in time management, focus and concentration too. And we mustn't forget our delivery crew who deliver cakes to Quayside on Fridays. Thank you to all three businesses for giving us these opportunities.

18/10/2026

Employee of the Week winners this week were:

C for keeping the store cupboard tidy.

H for excellent independence in food prep.

A for doing three jobs at the cafe with positivity and energy.

B for waiting on tables with confidence and a positive attitude.

Well done everyone! No photo of C in the cupboard but we can assure you she spends a lot of time in there, checking everything is being put in the right place!

16/10/2026

We're very excited about our latest collaboration with the King William pub in Catcott. Do please support if you can!

11/10/2026

Employees of the week
M, for problem solving a solution to making 80 scones in an hour on Friday and for forward thinking when cake baking.
L - for perseverance when cutting long grass in Mowability.
H - for adapting well to shopping and baking with new staff
R - for shopping skills and showing a new member of staff the ropes!

Not many there for the trophy photo ( C is impersonating L!) but attached are some photos of our winners' achievements this week.