Support Worker

Tai Pawb; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS paid

CW Registration reimbursement

Job summary

Codi Group in Blackwood is seeking Part-time Support Workers to join our Supported Living team, supporting four gentlemen with mental health and learning disabilities. You’ll help them live independently, assist with cooking, housework, medication, and accompany them to activities while building trust and companionship.

Flexible shift patterns include day, evening, weekend and sleep-ins, with 16 hours per week. Full UK manual driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Background of working with people with physical or mental health needs is desirable but full training is provided.
• Experience working as part of a team and with people or customers.
• Full UK manual driving licence is essential, as you’ll drive mobility vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Administering and recording medication safely in line with support plans
• Encouraging participation in hobbies, fitness activities, volunteering, social events, and community opportunities
• Building confidence, promoting wellbeing, and providing emotional support and companionship
• Supporting individuals to access appointments, local groups, and activities that matter to them
• Completing household tasks, maintaining accurate records, and working with colleagues and professionals
• Using digital systems, including Nourish, to update support notes and risk assessments
• Managing petty cash accurately and contributing ideas to enhance independence and quality of life

Skills

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

Based in Blackwood. Part-time with various shift patterns available. Join the team supporting four gentleman to have thriving lives both at home and in the community.

Who are Codi Group?

Codi is a not-for-profit with a big heart and an even bigger mission. As Wales’ largest provider of housing, care, and support, we’re here to help people live well, feel supported, and rise to their full potential.

Every day, our teams support nearly 17,000 individuals across Wales with services that make a real and uplifting difference to their everyday lives.

Our name says it all: ‘Codi’ means rise in Welsh. It reflects who we are, where we come from, and our ambition to lift expectations, lift communities, and lift each other.

About the role

We’re looking for Support Workers to join our Supported Living team in Blackwood, supporting four gentlemen with mental health and learning disabilities. The individuals like a variety of things such as music, walking and visiting cafes and pubs. You’ll support these individuals to live independently, pursue their goals, and enjoy life to the fullest. There will be support with cooking, household task and medication administration, some low level personal care and housing support.

Having an understanding of mental health would be beneficial.

As a 24/7 service, flexibility is essential. You’ll work a mix of day, evening, weekend and sleep-in shifts.

We have 16 hours per week, part-time roles available.

What you’ll be doing:

• Administering and recording medication safely in line with support plans
• Encouraging participation in hobbies, fitness activities, volunteering, social events, and community opportunities
• Building confidence, promoting wellbeing, and providing meaningful emotional support and companionship
• Supporting individuals to access appointments, local groups, and activities that matter to them
• Completing household tasks, maintaining accurate records, and working collaboratively with colleagues and professionals
• Using digital systems, including Nourish, to update support notes, risk assessments, and other required documentation
• Managing petty cash accurately and contributing creative ideas that enhance independence, choice, and quality of life for the people we support

Skills and Experience Needed

A background of working with people with physical or mental health needs is desired, but not necessary as full training and support from senior staff and management is provided.

Please ensure your application evidences experience of the following:

• Experience working as part of a team and with people or customers
• A full UK manual driving licence is essential, as you’ll be required to drive mobility vehicles.

Values

At Codi, our values are Compassionate, Authentic, and Progressive. When you join us, you’ll embrace these principles and thrive in an environment shaped by them.

Pay and Benefits

• £13.45 per hour
• Sleep-in rate: £62.64 per 8 hour shift - approx. 1 per week.
• Waking night rate: 20% Enhancement (£16.14 per hour) from 11pm to 7am
• Enhanced DBS which we will pay for
• Social Care Wales registration is fully reimbursed

At Codi Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity to rise with us.