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From bare to blooming

From bare to blooming

It’s no secret that owning an allotment can provide you with delicious fresh fruits and vegetables to feed you, your family or neighbours, but did you know it is also proven to have a number of significant benefits on your mental and physical wellbeing?
July 2021 Read more

Posted to: Westbank Blog

Published: 6th July, 2021

Updated: 7th July, 2021

Author: Holly West

We all have the ability to make a positive impact

We all have the ability to make a positive impact

Corporate social responsibility, how local businesses can make a difference
June 2021 Read more

Posted to: Westbank Blog

Published: 22nd June, 2021

Author: Holly West

Comments: 166

Why getting back to nature is good for you

Why getting back to nature is good for you

Nature and spending time with the natural world can play a key role in maintaining our mental and physical health and improving it - join one of our health walks.
April 2021 Read more

Posted to: Westbank Blog

Published: 15th April, 2021

Author: Holly West

Loneliness is not just during a pandemic

Loneliness is not just during a pandemic

It is no secret that due to shielding, national lockdowns and social distancing, loneliness has been highlighted as a real issue that can impact our mental and physical health significantly.
Find out how you can help combat loneliness.
February 2021 Read more

Posted to: Westbank Blog

Published: 17th February, 2021

Updated: 7th July, 2021

Author: Holly West

Giving old clothes and fabrics a new lease of life

Giving old clothes and fabrics a new lease of life

Westbank are on the hunt for a team of volunteers who will help run our Make Do and Mend sessions, supporting participants to give old clothes and fabrics a new lease of life.
January 2021 Read more

Posted to: Westbank Blog

Published: 25th January, 2021

Author: Holly West

Staying fit during lockdown

Staying fit during lockdown

The Westbank Fitness Team are here to help you stay fit during lockdown. Join one of our online exercise classes or start one-to-one personal training with our level-3 and 4 qualified personal trainers.
December 2020 Read more

Posted to: Westbank Blog

Published: 20th January, 2021

Author: Holly West

Benefits of personal training

Benefits of personal training

Our Westbank personal trainer’s job is to create one-on-one fitness programmes and sessions to help you reach your fitness goals.
December 2020 Read more

Posted to: Westbank Blog

Published: 11th January, 2021

Updated: 20th January, 2021

Author: Holly West

Benefits of Online Workouts

Benefits of Online Workouts

Westbank online workouts offer a time and cost efficient way to keep active and stay safe.
December 2020 Read more

Posted to: Westbank Blog

Published: 15th December, 2020

Updated: 20th January, 2021

Author: Holly West

Winter Workouts

Winter Workouts

Winter Workouts: Why it is important to keep exercising in the winter.
Westbank health walks, gym and exercise classes could be just what you need during the winter months.
December 2020 Read more

Posted to: Westbank Blog

Published: 11th December, 2020

Updated: 20th January, 2021

Author: Holly West

Combating Food Waste

Combating Food Waste

Here at Westbank, we are committed to tackling food waste and keeping our community fed and healthy.
December 2020 Read more

Posted to: Westbank Blog

Published: 4th December, 2020

Updated: 20th January, 2021

Author: Holly West

Comments: 1

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  • Lucy Elliott

    Meet Lucy, Westbank Kidzone Childcare Manager

  • Deputy Childcare Manager

    Deputy Childcare Manager

    Rate of pay: £21,164.00 FTE
    Hours per week: Flexible, depending on candidate
    Location: Westbank, Exminster
    Contract: Permanent

  • Project Support & Lead Administrator

    Project Support & Lead Administrator

    Rate of pay: £11,700.00 pro rata (£19,240.00 FTE) (to be reviewed following successful probationary period)
    Hours per week: 22.5 (Working 09.00 – 17.00 over 3 days. Working days can be flexible)
    Location: Westbank, Exminster
    Contract: Fixed term until July 2023

  • Communications Officer

    Communications Officer

    Rate of pay: £23,019.89 FTE
    Hours per week: 37
    Location: Exminster
    Contract: Fixed Term until 31/03/2023

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  • Neighbourhood Friends

    Neighbourhood Friends

    A social action support service focussed on avoiding hospital admissions and reducing hospital stays – flexible and responsive, it connects people who want to help with those who need it most.

  • Holiday Club

    Holiday Club

    Open Monday to Friday in all school holidays (excluding the time between Christmas and New Year and Bank Holidays)
    for children aged 3 to 12 years

  • Budleigh Salterton

    Budleigh Salterton

    Seachange

  • Play Group

    Play Group

    Mondays and Fridays, 9.30am to 11.30am
    For babies, toddlers and pre-school children, their parents, grandparents and carers

  • About Westbank Fitness

    About Westbank Fitness

    At Westbank Fitness we can support you to achieve your health goals. With gyms, exercise classes and rehabilitation programmes at Exminster.

  • Exercise after Stroke

    Exercise after Stroke

    Exercise after Stroke is a structured programme consisting of a circuit-based specific group exercise that aims to strengthen areas of weakness

  • Gym

    Gym

    GET FIT | GIVE BACK
    Take our a gym membership at Devon-based charity Westbank and help other people through our charitable aims

  • Walking for Health

    Walking for Health

    Joining a walk can improve your health and happiness.

  • Exminster

    Exminster

    Healthy Living Centre

  • Want to learn about young carers?

    Want to learn about young carers?

    Join Hannah to hear more about Devon Young Carers in these awareness videos

Hospital Services Assistant

Hospital Services Assistant

We are looking for an ambitious and driven person to join our Devon Carers Hospital Services Team!
Rate of pay: £18,278.00 FTE
Hours per week: Full or Part time hours available
Location: Priest Court, Exminster and some homeworking
Contract: Fixed-term until 31/10/2022 Read more

Published: 19th January, 2022

Updated: 12th April, 2022

Author: Matt Tonkin

Hospital Support Worker

Hospital Support Worker

We are looking for a passionate and motivated person to join our award-winning Devon Carers Hospital Services Team!
Rate of pay: £15,544.75 pro rata - £19,171.86 FTE (to be reviewed following successful probationary period)
Hours per week: 30 - 37
Location: Mainly office-based in either Exminster, Bideford, Newton Abbot or Ivybridge (depending on location)
Contract: Fixed-term until 31/10/2022 Read more

Published: 20th January, 2022

Updated: 24th January, 2022

Author: Matt Tonkin

Hospital Liaison Worker

Hospital Liaison Worker

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our Devon Carers Hospital Services Team!
Rate of pay: £18,664.77 pro rata - £23,019.89 FTE
Hours per week: 30 - 37
Location: Mainly homebased, with bi-weekly visits to either RD&E, North Devon District Hospital, Torbay Hospital or Derriford Hospital (depending on location)
Contract: Fixed-term until 31/10/2022 Read more

Published: 20th January, 2022

Updated: 24th January, 2022

Author: Matt Tonkin

Fitness Instructor

Fitness Instructor

If you want a job that really makes a difference apply today and join our award-winning charity as part of our Fitness Team!
Rate of pay: £11,115 – 13,378.38 pro rata (£18,278.00 - £22,000.00 FTE) (depending on experience & qualifications)
Hours per week: 22.5 (includes weekend working on a rota system)
Location: Westbank, Exminster
Contract: Permanent Read more

Published: 29th April, 2022

Updated: 17th May, 2022

Author: Matt Tonkin

Catering Lead

Catering Lead

We are looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a flair for customer service, strong communication skills and, of course, a passion for food and it preparation!
Rate of pay: £8,840.00 pro rata (£19,240.00 FTE)
Hours per week: 17 (Mon-Tues: 09.30 – 14.30, Wed: 09.00 – 16.30)
Location: Westbank, Exminster
Contract: Maternity Cover - Fixed Term until 29/03/2023 (with the potential for an extension) Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2022

Updated: 17th May, 2022

Author: Matt Tonkin

Communications Officer

Communications Officer

Rate of pay: £23,019.89 FTE
Hours per week: 37
Location: Exminster
Contract: Fixed Term until 31/03/2023 Read more

Published: 9th May, 2022

Author: Matt Tonkin

Young Carers Support Worker

Young Carers Support Worker

Rate of pay: £10,882.22 pro rata (£19,173.43 FTE) (to be reviewed following successful probationary period)
Hours per week: 21
Location: Homebased (with regular travel throughout the county)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2023 Read more

Published: 9th May, 2022

Updated: 17th May, 2022

Author: Matt Tonkin

Young Carers Support Worker (Schools)

Young Carers Support Worker (Schools)

Rate of pay: £8,291.21 pro rata (£19,173.43 FTE) (to be reviewed following successful probationary period)
Hours per week: 16
Location: Homebased (with travel throughout the county)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2023 Read more

Published: 9th May, 2022

Updated: 17th May, 2022

Author: Matt Tonkin

Project Support & Lead Administrator

Project Support & Lead Administrator

Rate of pay: £11,700.00 pro rata (£19,240.00 FTE) (to be reviewed following successful probationary period)
Hours per week: 22.5 (Working 09.00 – 17.00 over 3 days. Working days can be flexible)
Location: Westbank, Exminster
Contract: Fixed term until July 2023 Read more

Published: 12th May, 2022

Updated: 17th May, 2022

Author: Matt Tonkin

Deputy Childcare Manager

Deputy Childcare Manager

Rate of pay: £21,164.00 FTE
Hours per week: Flexible, depending on candidate
Location: Westbank, Exminster
Contract: Permanent Read more

Published: 16th May, 2022

Updated: 17th May, 2022

Author: Matt Tonkin

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