Support Workers
Stanley House, Plymouth
27.5 hours and 30 hours per week roles available
£19,240 per annum for working 27.5 hours per week
£20,989 per annum for working 30 hours per week
Our Plymouth Parent’s Accommodation and Support Service (PPAS) is an exciting and vital project providing support and developing living skills to parents (aged 16+) and their children who live in our supported accommodation. We are looking for confident, caring and trustworthy support workers to work at the project on a part time, permanent basis. There are no personal care responsibilities in this role.
As a support worker, you will be helping parents develop their living and parenting skills. We are looking for people with a passion to bring their experience of working with young families into our friendly team. This role involves working evening shifts and weekends until 9pm on a rota basis.
You will work alongside parents and their children who are experiencing significant challenges, helping them to attain a better life by enabling and supporting them:
- to be safe
- to become sustainably housed
- to develop their positive parenting skills
- by implementing and facilitating group sessions
- by promoting engagement and supporting access to community services that can further enhance their development
- by advising on housing related issues including welfare benefits, finances and budgeting
Westward is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. You will be required to work closely in reporting any safeguarding concerns and attend multi-agency meetings with other professionals involved.
The benefits of working for Westward include:
* A competitive annual salary of £26,237 per annum (pro rata for part time)
* 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (pro rata)
* Healthcare plan with retail discount scheme
* Company pension scheme – up to 10% of salary
* Work Equipment and Training opportunities
* We pay for your DBS and have a Casual dress code
* Paid time and a half for bank holidays
* No personal care responsibilities
* £250 refer a friend scheme
To view the job description please click here. 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: 24th September 2026
Interview date: 1st October 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.
Support Worker 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.
