Support Worker

Codi Group; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Codi Group in Wales is seeking care staff to support four women with learning and physical disabilities, including dementia, in a 24/7 rolling rota. You will assist with daily living, accompany them in activities, and provide emotional support in a safe, nurturing setting.

The role includes days, evenings, weekends and sleep‑in shifts. Applicants must be biologically female and have a full UK driving licence with access to a car.

Qualifications

• Background of working with people with physical or mental health needs is desired, but training will be provided by senior staff.
• Strong IT skills, numeracy and digital literacy are expected.
• Experience working as part of a team and with people or customers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily Living Support: assist with personal care, medication administration, cooking, household tasks and cleaning.
• Community & social engagement: help individuals attend appointments, join local groups and activities.
• Companionship & wellbeing: provide emotional support and encourage meaningful activities.
• Skill development: assist with finances, household skills, and confidence building.
• Teamwork & communication: collaborate with colleagues and maintain digital documentation.
• Adaptability: support varied needs, including occasional lone working and fresh perspectives.

Skills

IT skills

Numeracy

Teamwork

Customer care

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.

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 have various part time permanent positions available (+ 8 hour sleep in per week).

Day shifts are typically split between 7am-11pm, with sleeps ins as extra. This service needs to be staffed 24/7 so you will be required to work various shift patterns including days, evenings, weekends and sleep in shifts as part of a rolling rota.

Due to the specific needs of the individuals we support [and current legal guidance], this role is only open to applicants who are biologically female. A full UK manual driving licence and access to your own car is essential for this role.

This service is home to four amazing women with learning and physical disabilities, as well as early‑onset dementia. In this role, you will work closely with these individuals, supporting them to maintain and develop their day‑to‑day independence. You’ll help enhance their individual skills, assist with daily activities, and provide consistent emotional support, ensuring they feel valued, empowered, and supported in a safe and nurturing environment.

The service promotes the importance of the “do with and not do for” approach and has had a very positive impact on these incredible individuals.

The individuals we support have different personalities with different likes and hobbies. By being part of this team, you would play an influential role in enabling the people we support to lead fulfilling and independent lives and see first‑hand how you make a difference to them.

You will be expected to support with daily aspects of living, including:

• Daily Living Support: Assist with personal care, medication administration, cooking, household tasks, and cleaning.
• Community & Social Engagement: Support individuals in attending appointments, accessing local groups, participating in hobbies like walking/hiking, and engaging in meaningful activities that promote independence and life skills.
• Companionship & Wellbeing: Build positive relationships by talking about their interests, providing emotional support, and encouraging fun, fulfilling experiences.
• Skill Development: Help individuals manage finances, improve household skills, and grow in confidence.
• Teamwork & Communication: Work collaboratively, contribute ideas, and maintain high standards of communication and digital documentation.
• Adaptability: Support individuals based on their unique needs, including occasional lone working and bringing fresh perspectives to improve the service.

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

• I.T, numeracy & digital literacy
• Experience working as part of a team and with people or customers

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

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.

If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, please contact [e-mail] or 0300 373 5262 quoting job ref 510033