Young Minds

Young Minds Logo Offering support for children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing, Young Minds are one of the UK’s leading charities fighting for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges.

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Stories & play for babies and toddlers

Free story and playtime session for babies & toddlers.
Stories & play for babies and toddlers

Free story and playtime session for babies & toddlers.
Stories & play for babies and toddlers

Free story and playtime session for babies & toddlers.
Stories & play for babies and toddlers

Free story and playtime session for babies & toddlers.

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.
Gym

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

Since 1986, Westbank Community Health and Care has made a difference to the lives of thousands of people of all ages across Devon by supporting many aspects of their health & wellbeing, both physical & mental. Every penny we receive enables us to reach more people in your community, supporting their independence and helping them to live happier & healthier lives, whatever their individual needs, now and in the future. Thank You for your donation

Childcare Practitioner - Bank Staff

Rate of Pay: £11.44 per hour
Hours per Week: variable hours considered
Contract: Bank
Location: Westbank, Exminster Read more

Childcare Practitioner Level 3

Rate of pay: £22,060.58 FTE per annum
Hours per week: full time or part-time available
Location: Westbank, Exminster
Contract: Permanent
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Partnership Coordinator

Rate of pay: £29,292.90 FTE
Hours per week: up to 37 hours per week
Location: Hybrid (Westbank/homeworking)
Contract: Fixed Term until 30/04/2025
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Young Carers Services Manager

Rate of pay: £36,565.62 FTE
Hours per week: 37
Location: Westbank, Exminster
Contract: Permanent
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Assistant Business Manager

Rate of pay: £32,747.44 FTE
Hours per week: 37
Location: Westbank, Exminster
Contract: Fixed term until 30/04/2025
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Volunteering Support Worker

Rate of pay: £14,990.98 pro rata - £24,651.83 FTE
Hours per week: 22.5 hrs
Location: Hybrid – Home/Westbank Office
Contract: Fixed term until 30/04/2025 Read more

Hospital Services Assistant

Rate of pay: £10,277.12 pro rata - £22,010.56 FTE
Hours per week: 18 (Wed 09:00 – 15:30 or 10:30- 17:00, Thurs, Fri 10:30 – 17:00)
Location: Hybrid – Home/Nearest Office Base to home (Clyst Honiton/Ivybridge/Bideford Offices)
Contract: Fixed term until 31/03/2025 Read more