SUPPORTED LODGINGS LEAD WORKER - EXETER

May 14

Written By Miles Noble

An invitation to join us at Young Devon as our next…

Supported Lodgings Lead Worker (Ref 26-15)

Salary - £25,247 pro rata, per annum – Based in Exeter

Permanent Contract at 29.6 hours (4 Days) per week

We have an exciting opportunity in Supported Lodgings, an OFSTED regulated initiative that provides Young People aged 16 – 25 the opportunity to live in a safe and supportive home environment. Placed Young People receive support from the host family, the local authority, and Young Devon staff. This includes both practical guidance and emotional encouragement to help them prepare for their future.

Based in Exeter, this role involves regular travel to meet with Young People in placement, providing practical and emotional support to help them develop independence skills and achieve positive move-on outcomes. The postholder will work closely with Supported Lodgings staff and partner agencies to support each Young Person’s progress and wellbeing.

We are seeking a proactive and energetic Lead Worker who is enthusiastic, reliable and committed to improving outcomes for Young People, supporting their personal development and independence skills, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.

Closing date for applications: Noon Wednesday 1st June 2026

Interviews: Friday 15th June 2026

Please read the job description and person specification. If you have any further questions about the role please contact Andrew “Gill” Gillard on 07815116389.

Please submit your Application Form to hr@youngdevon.org

What can we offer?

Young Devon provides generous holiday entitlement from day one, not to mention our welcoming, kind and passionate workplace culture.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for overseas candidates.

Young Devon is a youth work charity (1057949) passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and committed to embracing diversity.

Young Devon is committed to Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable groups and all applicants who will or could have unsupervised access to these groups will complete the required checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service.