Support Worker: Housing & Community Living Coach

Westward Housing Group; Paignton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan with retail discounts

Company pension with matched up to 10%

Training and development opportunities

Casual dress code

£250 refer a friend scheme

Colleague recognition awards

26 days annual leave and bank holidays

Job summary

Westward Housing Group is seeking a part-time Support Worker for Lords Place and Dragon's Tail in Paignton. The role supports people with learning and physical disabilities to stay well, remain active, and maintain housing in Torquay and Brixham.

The position involves 15 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday 9am–5pm pattern. No personal care is required; we seek empathic, strength-based support staff who help customers keep homes and move to independent living when possible.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide support planning and risk assessments.
• Liaise with Community Mental Health Teams and other agencies.
• Assist customers in maintaining accommodation and staying well.
• Support customers to move on into independent living when appropriate.

Skills

Adaptable with communication skills

Experience with support needs

Solution focused

Safeguarding and welfare

UK driving licence

Job description

Westward Housing Group is seeking a part-time Support Worker for Lords Place and Dragon's Tail in Paignton. The role supports people with learning and physical disabilities to stay well, remain active, and maintain housing in Torquay and Brixham.

The position involves 15 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday 9am–5pm pattern. No personal care is required; we seek empathic, strength-based support staff who help customers keep homes and move to independent living when possible.