Westward Housing Group

Support Workers

Totnes

£26.2k/yr

Posted 6 days ago

Early applicant

On-site

Full-time

Entry Level

Redworth Terrace, Totnes

Full time and Part time hours available

£26,237 for working 37.5 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity to join the supported housing team in Totnes, supporting people with mental health diagnoses 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 confident Support Workers to work at the project on a rota basis between the hours of 8am to 8pm. We have part time and full time hours (up to 37.5 hours per week) available for the right applicants.

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 workers 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.

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

The benefits of working for Westward include:

A competitive annual salary of £26,237 (pro rota for part time) Enhanced 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (pro rata) Healthcare plan with retail discount scheme Company pension scheme - matched contributions up to 10% of salary Learning Opportunities No personal care responsibilities £250 refer a friend scheme Colleague and Team 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: 20th May 2026

Interview date: 28th May 2026

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Support Planning

Risk Assessing

Solution Focused Thinking

Creativity

Safeguarding

Understanding Of Support Needs