Support Worker
Torquay and Brixham
15 hours per week
Salary £10,494 per annum (FTE £26,237)
We have an exciting opportunity to join the supported housing team in Torquay and Brixham, supporting people with learning disabilities, physical and sensory disabilities to stay well, be active, engage with the local community and maintain their accommodation. The role will involve support planning, risk assessing, liaising with Community Mental Health Teams and other agencies as well as some basic housing management.
We are looking for a confident Support Worker to work at the project between Monday and Friday 9am to 5pm. This is a supported housing role that offers accommodation to a specific customer group, there is no personal care involved but we are looking for empathic & people focussed support worker who work in a strength-based way to help our customers to keep their homes, stay well and move on into their own independent homes when appropriate. You will have a designated office in Paignton.
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.
Is this you?
- Adaptable with excellent communication skills
- Experience or demonstrable understanding of working with people with support needs
- A solution focused thinker with the ability to work creatively
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults
- 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
For full details of what the role may entail, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. If you would like to come and work for Westward, please apply today by completing and submitting your online application via our vacancies page.
Closing date: 1st November 2026
Interview date: 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.
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