We're looking for a caring and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our supported living service in Ystrad Mynach, supporting a group of active and social ladies with learning disabilities. Whether it's enjoying community activities, days out, learning new skills or achieving personal goals, you'll help people live independently and make the most of every day. If you're passionate about making a difference and bringing positivity to others, this could be the perfect role for you. We have a variety of permanent part-time opportunities available. Shifts include days, evenings, sleep-ins and waking nights, providing a rewarding role with plenty of variety and the chance to make a real difference every day. Please note: Due to the specific needs of the individuals who live at this service, this role is open to female applicants only. As supporting the ladies to attend activities and appointments is a key part of the role, a full UK manual driving licence is essential. Drivers will be required to use mobility vehicles to support individuals in accessing their communities and maintaining their active lifestyles.
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
This welcoming bungalow, located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Ystrad Mynach, is home to four ladies with a range of support needs, including learning disabilities, autism and early-onset Alzheimer's.
Some ladies may also display behaviours that challenge, so we're looking for compassionate, patient and resilient people who can provide person-centred support.
This is a busy and rewarding service where the ladies enjoy leading active and fulfilling lives. They are passionate about getting out and about in their local community and regularly take part in activities such as swimming, Zumba, baking, arts and crafts, shopping trips and social groups. They enjoy building relationships, trying new experiences and maintaining their independence.
As a Support Worker, you'll play a key role in helping the ladies achieve their personal goals, maintain their wellbeing and continue enjoying the activities they love. No two days are the same, with support including:
- Supporting with personal care and medication
- Promoting independence with daily living skills
- Helping with meal planning and preparation
- Accompanying individuals to community activities and appointments
- Providing emotional support and encouragement
- Supporting with household tasks and maintaining a safe home environment
- Encouraging social interaction, hobbies and new experiences
Your patience, calm nature and ability to communicate in different ways to build relationships, will be essential and this is where your empathy and person-centred approach will make a real difference, ensuring the individuals feel understood, respected, and supported at all times.
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 (£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 and we encourage you to apply now: 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 [email protected] or 0300 373 5262 quoting job ref 510035
How do you apply?
If you have the skills and experience required, please follow the prompts to apply now. We occasionally close a vacancy before the end date as we actively review our applications and will sometimes progress to interview very quickly.
