Looking for a nursing agency in Somerset? Here is what every nurse and healthcare assistant should check before signing up and why Nurses Group is the trusted choice across Yeovil, Taunton, and the Southwest.
The very first thing to verify is whether the agency holds the right registrations. In the UK, nursing agencies must comply with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Look for NMC registration and RCPA membership as further marks of credibility.
A national agency with no local roots will place you in shifts without understanding Somerset's care landscape. You need an agency that knows the care homes in Yeovil, the nursing homes in Taunton, the residential facilities in Salisbury, and the disability centres across the Southwest.
Nurses Group was established in Yeovil in 2015 and has grown into one of the UK's fastest growing healthcare groups. That local knowledge means better placements, clearer communication, and fewer surprises on your first shift.
A good agency is transparent about pay from the very first conversation hourly rates for weekdays, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, with no hidden deductions.
Nurses Group is recognised as one of the highest-paid nursing agencies in the UK, offering competitive rates across registered nurses, healthcare assistants, support workers, and specialist roles. What you are told before the shift is exactly what appears on your payslip.
Flexibility is the main reason most healthcare professionals choose agency work. A good agency gives you genuine control over when you work, where you work, and how many shifts you take on without pressure.
Nurses Group accommodates your schedule rather than the other way around. Full-time hours, weekend-only shifts, or occasional bank shifts to supplement a permanent role the choice is yours.
A reputable agency completes thorough compliance checks before placing you anywhere DBS checks, reference verification, mandatory training, and a clinical competency assessment. If an agency tries to rush this process, treat it as a warning sign.
Nurses Group runs a structured induction that ensures every professional placed is fully compliant, properly vetted, and genuinely prepared for the setting they are entering. This protects you, the residents, and the facilities you work in.
Many large agencies treat staff as a number on a database, someone to fill a shift and move on. The best agencies invest in the people they place, check in regularly, listen, and respond when something goes wrong.
Nurses Group was built on one simple principle: treat clients and staff like family. That ethos, established in Yeovil in 2015, remains the defining characteristic of how the agency operates in 2026. Staff are not a resource to be deployed, they are professionals to be supported.
Ask colleagues which agencies they trust. Look at online reviews and social media presence. And in 2026, check whether the agency offers a mobile app because managing your shifts from your phone is now a baseline expectation, not a luxury.
Nurses Group has built a decade-long reputation across Yeovil, Taunton, Salisbury, and Bournemouth. Their dedicated app, available on both the App Store and Google Play, gives staff real-time access to shifts, availability management, and direct communication with the team.
Choosing the right nursing agency in Somerset comes down to trust, transparency, and genuine understanding of what healthcare professionals need. The right agency pays you fairly, places you well, supports you properly, and treats you with the respect your profession deserves.
Ready to take the next step? Register today at nursesgroup.co.uk or call 01935 315031. Shifts are available now across Somerset and the Southwest.
Is Nurses Group properly registered?
Yes. JSS Healthcare Ltd (Reg No. 09846338) holds NMC registration, RCPA membership, and ICO regulation.
How do I register?
Visit nursesgroup.co.uk and complete the quick apply form, or call 01935 315031.
Does the Nurses Group cover Taunton, and Bournemouth?
Yes ,along with Yeovil and the wider Southwest.
What settings does the Nurses Group cover?
Care homes, residential homes, nursing homes, and disability centres throughout Somerset and the Southwest.
Can I work flexible shifts?
Yes. Full-time, part-time, weekends, nights, or occasional bank shifts the choice is entirely yours.
Nurses Group is a division of JSS Healthcare Ltd, registered in England and Wales (Reg No. 09846338). Serving Yeovil, Taunton, Salisbury, Bournemouth, and the wider Southwest.
Nurses Group became the most trusted healthcare agency by following the simple formula, we treat our clients like family. We aim to provide a quality and reliable healthcare service through our team of committed and experienced nursing staff.
Nurses Group is a family-owned and operated Healthcare Company with years of experience in the
UK healthcare industry. © Nurses Group, a division of JSS Healthcare Ltd. Registered in England
& Wales. Reg No. 09846338
