Support Worker

Codi Group; Swansea; In loco; GBP 15.000 - 22.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Enhanced DBS paid

Social Care Wales registration reimbur

Sleep-in shifts

Descrizione del lavoro

Codi Group is seeking a part-time care worker to support three socially active adults with learning disabilities in their Swansea home. You will promote independence, assist with daily living tasks, and participate in activities using a do with, not do for approach.

The role includes 22 hours per week, occasional eight-hour sleep-in shifts, and full UK manual licence is required. Pay is £13.45 per hour, with sleep-in rates and DBS and registration reimbursements as described.

Competenze

• Experience working as part of a team and with people or customers.
• Background working with people with physical or mental health needs is desirable.

Mansioni

• Administer medication and support personal care.
• Assist with cooking, household tasks and cleaning.
• Support budgeting and daily life skills.
• Encourage participation in hobbies and community groups.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Work collaboratively with the team and bring fresh ideas.
• Support individual needs and promote independence.
• Undertake sleep-in shifts as scheduled.
• Drive individuals on outings with a full UK manual licence.
• Provide digital administrative support as needed.

Conoscenze

Teamwork

Customer service

Empathy

Descrizione del lavoro

As part of our not-for-profit organisation, whatever your role, you’ll play a unique part in making a remarkable difference to the lives of thousands of people in communities across Wales.

• Reference: 510284


• Locations: Swansea


• Area: Customer & Community (Care)


• Categories: Care: All Care roles, Care: Supported Living

A 22 hour per week opportunity to join our team supporting 3 active adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives in their home in Uplands, Swansea.You'll embody our \"do with, not do for\" approach to enrich their lives and provide the highest quality care and support.

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

You’ll be supporting 3 socially active individuals, all of whom have a learning disability, helping them build independence, develop skills, and engage in daily activities with emotional support in their own home.

Using a “do with, not do for” approach, the team encourages active participation, enriching lives through activities like walks, dancing, and community outings.

This is a part time (22 hour) permanent position. You will be required to work 8 hour sleep in shifts occasionally. Your remaining contracted hours will require you to work shifts times between 7am and 11pm so full flexibility is required.

A FULL MANUAL UK driving licence is required for this position. We sadly cannot accept candidates with an automatic driving licence, or overseas licences as the individuals we support have a manual mobility vehicle that has specific insurance for UK Manual licence holders only.

As part of the team, you’ll play a key role in empowering these individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives.

Duties will involve:

• Administer medication and support personal care


• Assist with cooking, household, and cleaning tasks


• Support budgeting and daily life skills


• Encourage participation in hobbies, activities, and community groups


• Provide companionship and emotional support


• Complete paperwork accurately and on time


• Work collaboratively with the team, bringing fresh ideas


• Support individual needs and promote independence


• Undertake sleep-in shifts as scheduled


• Drive individuals on outings (full UK manual license required)


• Adapt work to meet the needs of the people supported


• Provide digital (computer-based) administrative support as a key worker

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

Pay and Benefits

• £13.45 per hour.


• Sleep-in rate: £62.64 per 8 hour shift - approx. 1 per week.


• Enhanced DBS which we will pay for


• Social Care Wales registration is fully reimbursed

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.

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.

FREDIE Video

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 ref510284