Description
Rate of pay: £11,475.36 pro rata (£23,588.24 FTE)
Hours per week: 18 hrs (Mon 10:00-18:00, Thurs 09:00-13:00, Fri 08:00-15:00)
Location: Westbank, Farmhouse Rise, Exminster, EX6 8AT
Contract: Permanent
Westbank Community Health and Care is a well-established charity based in Exminster, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of people across Devon and beyond. Through our Devon Carers service, one of the largest and most successful in the UK, we provide vital information and support to over 35,000 unpaid carers across Devon.
What you will do
- Act as the first point of contact for enquiries to Devon Carers.
- Provide a friendly, professional and empathetic response to unpaid carers - including those in distress.
- Actively listen, use effective questioning, and provide impartial information and signposting.
- Make timely onward referrals and maintain accurate records.
- Work collaboratively with your team and engage in ongoing training and development.
The role is predominantly Monday to Friday, but we do expect our Helpline Support Workers to work one Saturday shift in every six week cycle. Saturday shifts are generally, 09:00am to 13:00pm
What we are looking for
- Recent experience in customer service
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an empathetic approach.
- Strong IT skills with confidence using multiple systems simultaneously - this is a computer-based role.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and emotionally demanding environment.
- A Level 3 Information & Advice qualification - or willingness to work towards one.
- Knowledge of health and social care services (desirable).
- Personal experience of being an unpaid carer or working with carers (desirable).
- Experience of supporting people with complex needs.
The rewards
As well as a competitive salary and employee rewards package, there are exciting opportunities for progression and development during your employment.
In this role, you’ll speak with people every day, helping them access support and genuinely making a difference in their lives.
In addition, we offer:
- A generous annual leave allowance of 25 days, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional holiday via salary sacrifice
- Two pro-rata wellbeing days in a 12-month rolling period as well as free access to a wellbeing app
- Company sick pay following successful completion of your probationary period
- Free on-site parking
- Access to a fully equipped, on-site gym
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounts for our on-site Kidzone services (After School, Holiday Club & Pre-School)
- A comprehensive staff benefits package including exclusive staff discounts for leisure, travel, entertainment and more
- Access to a 24/7 confidential staff advice line covering debt, bereavement, tax, family care, etc.
- A friendly, values-driven workplace where you’ll be part of a mission-led team making a real difference
To apply:
Please include answers to the following:
- What is your understanding of an unpaid carer and the issues affecting this group?
- What are Westbank’s core values and how can you demonstrate your ability to work within these?
Westbank is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults; this post requires an Enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. It is an offence for barred individuals to apply.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11,475.36 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Exminster: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Exminster