Support Worker, Community Support Services

Bethany House, Exeter

31.5 hours per week

£22,039 per annum (FTE £26,237)

Are you considering a new job that provides you with job security, paid enhanced annual leave, health care plan with discount benefits, and opportunities to learn? This is a part‑time, permanent role with no personal care responsibilities.

Bethany House is a supported living service in the centre of Exeter, focused on providing young people a safe environment to develop skills and knowledge required to live independently and successfully. We offer a flexible model of support meeting practical and emotional needs through one‑to‑one and group sessions.

You will work with young people, inspiring them to understand their capabilities, achieve goals by linking with local communities, teaching home‑management skills, and advising on housing and tenancy issues, including ASB and welfare benefits.

There will be lone working on a rota basis during evenings and weekends. Working hours are 9 a.m.‑8 p.m.; bank holiday work will also be required. An on‑call telephone support rota operates 8 p.m.‑9 a.m. additional payment applies for shifts.

• Experience working with young people in a housing setting
• Adaptable with excellent communication skills
• Solution‑focused thinker able to work creatively
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting young people’s welfare
• Experience working with external agencies and building links with the local community

• Competitive annual salary of £22,039 for 31.5 hours per week
• 26 days annual leave + bank holiday entitlement (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Program (Westfield Health) with retail discount benefits
• Company pension scheme – up to 10% of salary
• Mobile phone and laptop provided
• Opportunities to learn
• Paid DBS certificate
• Casual dress code
• Paid time and a half for bank holidays
• No personal care responsibilities
• £250 refer‑friend scheme

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 people and communities we support.