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  • ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated local childminder heads up Westbank’s Kidzone

    ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated local childminder heads up Westbank’s Kidzone

    as we announce plans to expand our childcare provision.
    8 Aug 2022 Read more

  • Volunteers needed for Return Journey of the Chatty Bus

    Volunteers needed for Return Journey of the Chatty Bus

    Please come on board to help passengers who are lonely or isolated.
    28 July 2022 Read more

  • Care home residents help local families cook up a treat at Westbank

    Care home residents help local families cook up a treat at Westbank

    Local people of all ages have taken part in a community cookery event organised by Westbank.
    15 June 2022 Read more

  • Devon Young Carer Charley raises over £1,000 with Skydive

    Devon Young Carer Charley raises over £1,000 with Skydive

    Young carer Charley has completed her sponsored skydive, raising over £1000 for young carers in North Devon.
    7th June 2022 Read more

  • ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated local childminder heads up Westbank’s Kidzone
  • Volunteers needed for Return Journey of the Chatty Bus
  • Care home residents help local families cook up a treat at Westbank
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‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated local childminder heads up Westbank’s Kidzone

‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated local childminder heads up Westbank’s Kidzone

as we announce plans to expand our childcare provision.
8 Aug 2022 Read more

Published: 8th August, 2022

Author: Hannah Hocking

Location: Farm House Rise, Exminster, Exminster, EX6 8AT

Volunteers needed for Return Journey of the Chatty Bus

Volunteers needed for Return Journey of the Chatty Bus

Please come on board to help passengers who are lonely or isolated.
28 July 2022 Read more

Published: 28th July, 2022

Updated: 3rd August, 2022

Author: Hannah Hocking

Care home residents help local families cook up a treat at Westbank

Care home residents help local families cook up a treat at Westbank

Local people of all ages have taken part in a community cookery event organised by Westbank.
15 June 2022 Read more

Published: 15th June, 2022

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Hocking

Location: Farm House Rise, Exminster, Exminster, EX6 8AT

The caring face of politics? Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey attends Westbank event for Devon Carers ahead of Tiverton & Honiton by-election

The caring face of politics? Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey attends Westbank event for Devon Carers ahead of Tiverton & Honiton by-election

Date: 10 June 2022 Read more

Published: 15th June, 2022

Author: Hannah Hocking

Location: Westbank Community Health and Care, Farm House Rise, Exminster, Exeter, EX6 8AT

Devon Young Carer Charley raises over £1,000 with Skydive

Devon Young Carer Charley raises over £1,000 with Skydive

Young carer Charley has completed her sponsored skydive, raising over £1000 for young carers in North Devon.
7th June 2022 Read more

Published: 7th June, 2022

Author: Hannah Hocking

Location: Westbank Community Health and Care, Farm House Rise, Exminster, Exeter, EX6 8AT

Exeter MP walks A Mile with a Smile to raise awareness of the role of Devon’s unpaid carers

Exeter MP walks A Mile with a Smile to raise awareness of the role of Devon’s unpaid carers

Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw walks 'A mile with a Smile' in Westminster for Devon Carers a part of Carers Week.
Date: 7th June 2022 Read more

Published: 7th June, 2022

Author: Hannah Hocking

Location: Westbank Community Health and Care, Farm House Rise, Exminster, Exeter, EX6 8AT

Westbank’s award-winning volunteers get the royal treatment at Buckingham Palace

Westbank’s award-winning volunteers get the royal treatment at Buckingham Palace

Two long-serving community volunteers attended a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace as representatives of Westbank, whose work was recognised with the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service last year. Read more

Published: 30th May, 2022

Author: Hannah Hocking

Location: Farm House Rise, Exminster, Exminster, EX6 8AT

Adam supports Westbank by volunteering, can you?

Adam supports Westbank by volunteering, can you?

As part of UK Volunteers Week, 1 - 7 June 2022 We've launched a campaign to recruit more volunteers to our army of award-winning helpers. Hear why Adam Volunteers, and how volunteering supports him too.
30 May '22 Read more

Published: 30th May, 2022

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Hocking

Location: Farm House Rise, Exminster, Exminster, EX6 8AT

Jade supports Westbank by volunteering, can you?

Jade supports Westbank by volunteering, can you?

As part of UK Volunteers Week, 1 - 7 June 2022 We've launched a campaign to recruit more volunteers to our army of award-winning helpers. Hear why Jade Volunteers.
30 May '22 Read more

Published: 29th May, 2022

Updated: 30th May, 2022

Author: Hannah Hocking

Chris supports Westbank by volunteering, can you?

Chris supports Westbank by volunteering, can you?

As part of UK Volunteers Week, 1 - 7 June 2022 We've launched a campaign to recruit more volunteers to our army of award-winning helpers. Hear why Chris Volunteers.
30 May '22 Read more

Published: 29th May, 2022

Updated: 30th May, 2022

Author: Hannah Hocking

Location: Farm House Rise, Exminster, Exminster, EX6 8AT

Healthier Devon programme shows small lifestyle improvements make a big difference to those at risk of Type 2 Diabetes - and big savings for the NHS

Healthier Devon programme shows small lifestyle improvements make a big difference to those at risk of Type 2 Diabetes - and big savings for the NHS

Westbank’s Healthier Devon Diabetes Prevention Programme supports adults aged 18-90 years who want to improve their overall health and fitness. 2,064 people have been registered since November 2018. Now just a few more weeks to go to register your place for 2 years of support.
Date: 23 May 2022 Read more

Published: 23rd May, 2022

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Hocking

Location: Farm House Rise, Exminster, Exminster, EX6 8AT

Lawyer James Wood joins Westbank’s Board of Trustees to further the Devon charity’s commercial interests

Lawyer James Wood joins Westbank’s Board of Trustees to further the Devon charity’s commercial interests

Westbank Community Health and Care is delighted to welcome personal injury lawyer James Wood as its newest Trustee.
Date: 3 May 2022 Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2022

Updated: 23rd May, 2022

Author: Hannah Hocking

Location: Westbank Community Health and Care, Farm House Rise, Exminster, Exeter, EX6 8AT

Westbank appoints new Business Development Manager to grow services for Devon residents

Westbank appoints new Business Development Manager to grow services for Devon residents

Westbank appoints new Business Development Manager to grow services for Devon residents.
Date: 12 April 2022 Read more

Published: 12th April, 2022

Updated: 23rd May, 2022

Author: Hannah Hocking

Westbank partners up with Exeter’s Great West Run

Westbank partners up with Exeter’s Great West Run

Westbank becomes an official partner to Exeter's Great West Run and offers 10 free charity places in exchange for raising £250 in sponsorship.
Date: 11 April 2022 Read more

Published: 11th April, 2022

Updated: 23rd May, 2022

Author: Hannah Hocking

Skydive for Devon Young Carers

Skydive for Devon Young Carers

Young carer Charley will skydive to raise money for, and awareness of, young carers in Devon.
Date: 14th February 2022 Read more

Published: 13th February, 2022

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: Wendy Hancock

Young Carers enjoy a sparkling Christmas party

Young Carers enjoy a sparkling Christmas party

Young carers joined in with a variety of crafts and activities, showing their creative skills; colouring by numbers, making party crowns, Christmas tree decorations and cards for loved ones. 
Date: 22nd December 2021 Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2021

Updated: 31st January, 2022

Author: Wendy Hancock

Devon Carers foster 100 Robopets to unpaid carers across Devon

Devon Carers foster 100 Robopets to unpaid carers across Devon

Devon Carers foster 100 Robopets to unpaid carers across Devon
Date: 13th December 2021 Read more

Published: 13th December, 2021

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: Wendy Hancock

From rugby to ultimate frisbee, when Ollie Devoto met a group of young carers

From rugby to ultimate frisbee, when Ollie Devoto met a group of young carers

Oliie Devoto joined a group of young carers at St Peter's Church of England Aided School for adrenalin pumping games
Date: 19 November 2021 Read more

Published: 19th November, 2021

Author: Wendy Hancock

Bird watching in Topsham

Bird watching in Topsham

The Westbank Wildlife Walking group recently enjoyed a fantastic visit to the Lookout hide at RSPB Bowling Green and Goosemoor in Topsham.
Date: 20th October 2021 Read more

Published: 20th October, 2021

Updated: 9th November, 2021

Author: Wendy Hancock

It's good to talk - Cullompton Community Engagement event a great success

It's good to talk - Cullompton Community Engagement event a great success

Local organisations and community members come together, with the shared aim to make Cullompton even better.
Date: 18th October 2021 Read more

Published: 18th October, 2021

Updated: 31st January, 2022

Author: Wendy Hancock

Devon Carers helps over 1,000 carers access a free home fire safety visit

Devon Carers helps over 1,000 carers access a free home fire safety visit

Over 1,000 unpaid carers have through Devon Carers accessed a Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service free home fire safety visit.
Date: 5th October 2021 Read more

Published: 5th October, 2021

Updated: 9th November, 2021

Author: Wendy Hancock

Ollie Devoto joined young carers at West Exe School for an afternoon of sport

Ollie Devoto joined young carers at West Exe School for an afternoon of sport

Young Carers Ambassador, Exeter Chiefs player Ollie Devoto had a fabulous sporting afternoon with young carers at West Exe School
Date: 4th October 2021 Read more

Published: 4th October, 2021

Updated: 9th November, 2021

Author: Wendy Hancock

Generous holidaymakers bring local people together in Starcross

Generous holidaymakers bring local people together in Starcross

Holidaymakers at the Welcome Family Holiday Park in Dawlish Warren raised a whopping £2,070 at their end-of-season charity evening for local charity Westbank.
Date: 4th October 2021 Read more

Published: 4th October, 2021

Author: Wendy Hancock

A father’s dream to see his daughter get married comes true

A father’s dream to see his daughter get married comes true

A father’s dream to see his daughter get married comes true, with thanks to our truly amazing volunteers
Date: 13th August 2021 Read more

Published: 13th August, 2021

Updated: 20th October, 2021

Author: Wendy Hancock

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  • Administrator

    Administrator

    Rate of pay: £14,820 pro rata - £18,278.00 FTE
    Hours per week: 30 – 37 hours available
    Location: Westbank, Exminster
    Contract: Fixed Term until 30/04/2025

  • ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated local childminder heads up Westbank’s Kidzone

    ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated local childminder heads up Westbank’s Kidzone

    as we announce plans to expand our childcare provision.
    8 Aug 2022

  • Childcare Practitioner

    Childcare Practitioner

    Rate of pay: £12,480.00 pro rata - £19,240.00 FTE (Level 2 Qualified) £13,104.00 pro rata - £20,202.00 FTE (Level 3 Qualified)
    Hours per week: 24 – 37 per week (flexibility available with working days)
    Location: Westbank, Exminster
    Contract: Permanent

  • Volunteers needed for Return Journey of the Chatty Bus

    Volunteers needed for Return Journey of the Chatty Bus

    Please come on board to help passengers who are lonely or isolated.
    28 July 2022

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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

  • Gym

    Gym

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

  • Play Group

    Play Group

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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Walking for Health

    Walking for Health

    Joining a walk can improve your health and happiness.

  • Exminster

    Exminster

    Healthy Living Centre

  • Phase 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme

    Phase 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme

    Cardiac rehab can reduce the risk of having another heart event, being readmitted to the hospital, and positively impact on wellbeing and quality of life

Peer Support Officer

Peer Support Officer

Rate of pay: £11,509.94 pro rata (£23,019.89 FTE) (increasing following successful probationary period)
Hours per week: 18.5 (working days to be agreed with successful candidate)
Location: Officebased / Homebased
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 30/04/2025 Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2022

Updated: 28th June, 2022

Author: Matt Tonkin

Marketing & Communications Officer

Marketing & Communications Officer

Rate of pay: £23,019.89 FTE
Hours per week: 37
Location: Westbank, Exminster
Contract: Fixed Term until 30/04/2025 Read more

Published: 28th July, 2022

Author: Matt Tonkin

Childcare Practitioner

Childcare Practitioner

Rate of pay: £12,480.00 pro rata - £19,240.00 FTE (Level 2 Qualified) £13,104.00 pro rata - £20,202.00 FTE (Level 3 Qualified)
Hours per week: 24 – 37 per week (flexibility available with working days)
Location: Westbank, Exminster
Contract: Permanent Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2022

Author: Matt Tonkin

Administrator

Administrator

Rate of pay: £14,820 pro rata - £18,278.00 FTE
Hours per week: 30 – 37 hours available
Location: Westbank, Exminster
Contract: Fixed Term until 30/04/2025 Read more

Published: 10th August, 2022

Author: Matt Tonkin

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