Support Worker

Codi Group; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in shifts

DBS paid

Registration reimbursement

Competitive pay

Job summary

Codi Group is seeking two dedicated Support Workers to assist two individuals in a four-bedroom supported living setting in Maesycwmmer. The role requires flexibility for a two-week rolling rota, with days, evenings, weekends, and occasional sleep-ins.

A full UK manual driving licence is essential. You will work with one person with Down’s Syndrome and a second individual who is autistic, focusing on independence, routine, budgeting and community activities, while maintaining high-quality care

Qualifications

• Background with physical or mental health needs is helpful; training provided.
• IT, literacy and numeracy skills are required.
• Experience working in a team and delivering customer service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive, structured routine while adapting support to each individual's needs.
• Safely manage and administer medication in line with care plans.
• Develop cooking, household and daily living skills to promote independence.
• Support access to medical appointments, local groups and community activities.
• Promote health and wellbeing through exercise and healthy eating.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to build trust.
• Encourage hobbies and personal growth and respect personal space and routines.
• Support budgeting and money management for independence.
• Complete accurate digital recording and documentation adhering to standards.

Skills

IT skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you bring energy, positivity and a caring nature to everything you do? We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our friendly team in the beautiful community of Maesycwmmer.

In this incredibly rewarding role, you will be supporting two amazing individuals, each with their own personalities, interests and goals. Together, they enjoy a wide range of activities including music, exercise, films, visiting loved ones and being active members of their community. This is a role where no two days are the same, and every day offers the chance to make a lasting difference.

We have two part time, permanent positions available, working within a 24/7 service on a two-week rolling rota. Shifts will include a mixture of days, evenings and weekends, along with sleep-in shifts. Typical shift times include 7am to 3pm, 10am to 5pm and 3pm to 11pm, with an additional 8-hour sleep-in where required.

Due to the needs of the individuals we support, a full UK manual driving licence is essential.

If you are looking for a role where you can build meaningful relationships, bring positivity and fun into someone’s day, and truly make an impact, we would love to hear from you.

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

The service is a four-bedroom supported living home located on a quiet, private street in a lovely area. There is an element of lone working within this role, so confidence and the ability to work independently are essential. The environment is person-centred, positive and focused on enabling independence while providing the right level of support when needed.

One of the individuals you will support is a gentleman with Down’s Syndrome and a mild learning disability who truly loves life and thrives on being active. He enjoys playing his guitar and busking. He has a fun, energetic personality and benefits from a positive, structured routine. With your support, he will continue to develop life skills, build confidence and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Encouraging his interests, as well as promoting healthy eating and exercise, will be an important part of your role. A good sense of humour and a proactive, upbeat approach will help you connect and bring out the best in him.

You will also support a second individual who has low support needs and is largely independent. He is autistic and values his own routine and personal space, and has made excellent progress in becoming more independent. Your role will involve providing gentle guidance around budgeting, supporting him to attend medical appointments if needed and helping him continue his journey towards fully independent living. He enjoys his independence and may spend time on his own, so understanding and respecting this is key.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Helping to maintain a positive, structured routine while adapting support to suit each individual’s personality, preferences and independence levels
• Safely managing and administering medication in line with care plans and policies
• Encouraging independence by developing cooking, household and daily living skills
• Supporting access to medical appointments, local groups, community activities and social opportunities,
• Promoting health and wellbeing, including healthy eating, exercise and active lifestyles
• Engaging in meaningful conversations, companionship and emotional support, building strong and trusting relationships
• Encouraging hobbies and passions and creating opportunities for fun and personal growth
• Providing gentle guidance with budgeting and money management, supporting financial independenceRespecting personal space and routines, particularly when supporting individuals who value independence and quiet time
• Completing clear, accurate digital recording and high-quality documentation in line with organisational standards

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

• IT, Literacy & numeracy skills
• Experience working as part of a team and customer service skills

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

• £25,877 FTE (£13.45 per hour)
• Sleep-in rate: £62.64 per 8 hour shift - approx. 1 per week
• Waking night rate: 20% Enhancement from 11pm to 7am
• Enhanced DBS which we will pay for
• Social Care Wales registration is fully reimbursed
• Take a glimpse into our work and find out more about our Pay & Benefits: Codi Perks & Benefits