Support Worker, Youth Development

£22,039 per annum (FTE £26,237) Bethany House is a supported living service in the centre of Exeter with the focus on providing young people with a safe environment in which to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to live independent and successful lives. We offer a flexible model of support which meets the practical and emotional needs of the young person through one-to-one and group support sessions.

Bethany House, Exeter
31.5 hours per week £22,039 per annum (FTE £26,237) Bethany House is a supported living service in the centre of Exeter with the focus on providing young people with a safe environment in which to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to live independent and successful lives. We offer a flexible model of support which meets the practical and emotional needs of the young person through one-to-one and group support sessions.

You will be working with young people inspiring them to understand their capabilities and what they are able to achieve by making links with their local communities, teaching skills to manage their homes and advising on housing and tenancy related issues, including ASB and welfare benefits. There will be some lone working (on a rota basis) during the evenings and weekends and the hours worked at Bethany are between the hours of 9am-8pm.

Bank Holiday working on a rota basis will be required as part of the role. The service also has an on-call telephone support rota that operates between 8pm and 9am (with additional payments made for any shifts covered).

• Experience working with young people in a housing setting
• Adaptable with excellent communication skills
• A solution focused thinker with the ability to work creatively
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
• Experience working with external agencies and developing close links with the local community

• A competitive annual salary of £22,039 for working 31.5 hours per week
• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Entitlement (Pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Program (Westfield Health) with retail discount benefits
• Company pension scheme - up to 10% of salary
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Opportunities to Learn
• Paid for DBS certificate
• Casual dress code
• Paid time and a half for bank holidays
• No personal care responsibilities
• £250 refer a friend scheme

Closing date: 24th September 2026

Interview date: 5th 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 People and communities we support.