Support Workers, Community Health

Support Worker

Stanley House, Plymouth

Full time and part time positions available

£25,350 per annum for working 37.5 hours

Our Plymouth Parent's Accommodation and Support Service (PPAS) is an exciting and vital project providing support and independent 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 rota basis between the hours of 8am to 9pm. We have a range of hours available and are able to offer part time and full time hours for the right exceptional applicants.

As a support worker, you will be helping parents develop independent living and parenting skills. This role will involve working evening shifts and some weekends until 9pm on a rota basis.

• to be safe
• to become sustainably housed
• to develop positive parenting skills
• to gain the life skills they need to achieve and maintain independent living
• by promoting engagement and facilitating access to services that can further enhance their skill development

Westward is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to work closely in reporting any Safeguarding concerns raised and attend multi-Agency meetings with other professionals involved.

• A competitive annual salary of £25,350 (pro rata for part time hours)
• 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 and person specification please .

Closing date: 22nd March 2026

Interview date: 1st and 2nd April 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.