Support Worker

Codi Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.45 per hour

Sleep-in rate: £62.64 per 8-hour shift

Waking night rate: 20% enhancement (£/

Job summary

Codi Group in Newport is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join our Supported Living team. You’ll help four individuals live independently, participate in community activities, prepare meals, and manage daily tasks with dignity and respect.

As a 24-hour service, you’ll cover day shifts, sleep-ins and every other weekend, with full training provided. The role offers rewarding work supporting people to enhance independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• IT skills, numeracy and digital literacy are required.
• Experience working as part of a team is important.
• A positive, caring approach to supporting individuals is essential.
• A driving licence is not essential as public transport is used.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to develop independence with daily living tasks and community participation.
• Administer and record medication safely according to support plans.
• Encourage participation in hobbies and health appointments.
• Provide companionship and promote wellbeing and confidence.
• Assist with meals, household tasks and accessing local services.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care documentation.

Skills

IT skills

Numeracy

Digital literacy

Teamwork

Compassionate approach

Job description

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 Newport, supporting four women with a variety of support needs. The individuals enjoy getting out and about in their local community, especially going out for meals, meeting people and, most importantly, enjoying a nice slice of cake.

You’ll support these individuals to live independently, pursue their goals and enjoy life to the fullest. The role includes supporting with daily living activities, medication administration, meal preparation, household tasks, accessing healthcare appointments and promoting independence both at home and in the community.

Two of the ladies access the community independently, while the other two require support to participate in activities and appointments. The focus of the role is on enhancing quality of life, encouraging independence and helping each individual achieve the things that matter most to them.

As a 24-hour service, flexibility is essential. Sleep-in shifts form part of the rota, alongside day shifts and every other weekend working.

We have a range of part-time roles available.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting individuals to develop independence with cooking, household tasks, daily routines and community participation
• Administering and recording medication safely in line with support plans
• Encouraging participation in hobbies, social activities, community events and opportunities that are meaningful to each individual
• Building confidence, promoting wellbeing and providing encouragement and companionship
• Supporting individuals to attend health appointments and access local services
• Preparing meals alongside the individuals and supporting healthy lifestyle choices
• 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 in working with people who have support needs is desirable, but not essential, as full training and support from senior staff and management will be provided.

Please Ensure Your Application Evidences Experience Of The Following

• I.T., numeracy and digital literacy
• Experience working as part of a team and with people or customers
• A positive, caring approach and a willingness to support individuals both at home and within their local community
• A driving licence is not essential as the individuals regularly use public transport and there are no mobility vehicles at the service

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
• 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

Take a glimpse into our work and find out more about our Pay & Benefits: Codi Perks & Benefits

FREDIE

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.