Housing Worker
Torquay and Brixham
15 hours per week
Salary £10,494 per annum (FTE £26,237)
Lords Place and Dragons Tail have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Worker with experience or passion to work within housing management to join our team. You will provide high quality, one to one housing support to our customers giving them the best opportunities, enabling them to maintain their accommodation and own wellbeing. Our Torquay and Brixham based scheme support customers with learning disabilities, physical and sensory disabilities and you will have a designated office in Paignton.
Your duties will include providing a housing related support that achieves organisational targets against rent arrears and voids, ensuring successful tenancy and licence management, followed by move on for customers.
We have several part-time opportunities available across Totnes, Torbay and Exeter. For suitable candidates seeking additional hours or a full-time position, we may be able to combine roles across multiple locations.
Your duties will include:
- Ensuring that customers receive appropriate support, encouragement and advice according to their individual needs to enable them to settle into and maintain their accommodation
- Providing a housing related support service working with organisational targets against rent arrears and voids
- Ensuring customers are well informed and consulted about the services provided and available opportunities
- Identifying and acting on any safeguarding concerns
Is this you?
- Experienced or have a passion to work within Supported Housing
- A solution focused thinker with the ability to work creatively
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults
- Have excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues
- Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work
The benefits of working for Westward include:
* A competitive annual salary of £10,494 per annum (FTE £26,237)
*26 days annual leave and bank holidays (pro rata)
*Healthcare plan with retail discounts
*Company pension scheme with matched contributions up to 10%
*Training and development opportunities
*Casual dress code
*No personal care responsibilities
*£250 refer a friend scheme
*Colleague recognition awards
In this role the Housing Worker is frequently working on their own in the projects. To view the job description and person specification please click here. Please apply today by completing the online application.
Closing date: 1st November 2026
Interview dates: 6th and 9th November 2026
We aim to promote an inclusive environment, which attracts people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to advance the service we provide, for the benefit of all our employees and communities we support.
Housing Worker - Lords Place and Dragon's Tail in Paignton employer: Westward Housing
Westward is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the vulnerable communities they serve. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and a commitment to employee growth through learning opportunities, working as a Housing Worker in Bideford provides a meaningful chance to make a real difference in the lives of older people while enjoying a fulfilling career.
