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A gym with a difference

We all know that exercise is good for us but how many gyms can claim to be good for you AND your community? Ryan Collins explains more...
Celebrating 25 years of supporting unpaid carers

Westbank’s Devon Carers, a free service supporting more than 30,000 unpaid carers, is celebrating a landmark anniversary this November. Andy Hood, Head of Devon Carers tells us more...
AAT3 Qualified Finance Business Partner

Rate of pay: £30,000 FTE
Hours per week: 37 hrs (part-time considered but no less than 35 hrs/week)
Location: Westbank, Exminster
Contract: Permanent
Devon Carers celebrates 25 years of supporting unpaid carers

Devon Carers, a free service by Westbank, is this month celebrating 25 years of supporting unpaid carers across the county and is planning several events throughout the coming year as part of its landmark anniversary.

Neighbourhood Friends

Neighbourhood Friends is a flexible and responsive support service focussed on avoiding hospital admissions and reducing hospital stays.

In 2022 our Neighbourhood Friends Volunteers carried over 2000 patients.
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 11 years
Gym

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

Did you know we offer 15,000 Health Walk places across 24 locations in Devon, offering the chance to explore the outdoors, get to know the local area and meet new friends?

Walks are accessible to all and range from Short Level 1 - Up to 30 minutes, to Long Level 3 - 60 to 90 minutes.

All walks are led by our fully trained Volunteer Walk Leaders.
Exminster

Healthy Living Centre
Play Group

Mondays and Fridays, 9.30am to 11.30am
For babies, toddlers and pre-school children, their parents, grandparents and carers
Am I a young carer?

A young carer is someone under the age of 18 who helps look after, or whose life is affected by, a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem.
About Westbank Fitness

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

Our patient transport service enables people to attend their healthcare appointment and exercise and rehabilitation classes.

In 2022, our Patient Transport service carried over 750 patients.
Want to learn about young carers?

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

Childcare Practitioner - Bank Staff

Rate of Pay: £10,42 per hour
Hours per Week: variable hours considered
Contract: Bank
Location: Westbank, Exminster Read more

After-School Club Practitioner

• Rate of pay: up to £8,190 per annum pro rata (£20,202.00 FTE), depending on experience and qualifications
• Hours per week: 15 hrs (Mon-Fri 15:00 – 18:00)
• Location: Westbank, Exminster
• Contract: Permanent Read more

AAT3 Qualified Finance Business Partner

Rate of pay: £30,000 FTE
Hours per week: 37 hrs (part-time considered but no less than 35 hrs/week)
Location: Westbank, Exminster
Contract: Permanent Read more