Support Worker; CT

About the Role

We have an opportunity for a passionate and caring person to join our dedicated team of Support Workers in our Supported Living service in Caerphilly borough, Pontllanfraith. This is a 30‑hour part‑time position with an optional sleep‑in shift. The service operates 24/7 and requires flexibility with shifts.

• Day shifts: 3:00 pm – 10 pm / 6:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Sleep‑in shifts (additional £62.64 per shift) are included in the rotating rota.

Provide essential support to three outgoing and independent individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. Your day‑to‑day duties include:

• Medication administration
• Cooking skills and other household tasks
• Personal care assistance
• Accessing the community and supporting to local groups
• Supporting individuals’ hobbies and activities such as walking/hiking
• Being a team player with good communication skills
• Completing relevant paperwork to a high standard
• Supporting individuals to budget finances
• Providing companionship and discussing their interests and wellbeing
• Encouraging participation in activities that enhance life skills and promote independence
• Providing cleaning and administrative support where required
• Bringing fresh ideas to the team and implementing new ways of working
• Engaging with individuals’ specific needs

• Full UK manual driving licence (essential for daily visits)
• Background working with people with physical or mental health needs desired but not mandatory (full training and support will be provided)
• IT, literacy, and numeracy skills
• Experience working as part of a team and delivering customer service

Codi is a not‑for‑profit with the mission to help people live well, feel supported, and reach their full potential. Wales’ largest provider of housing, care, and support, we support nearly 17,000 individuals across Wales. Our name, meaning "rise" in Welsh, reflects our ambition to lift expectations, lift communities, and lift each other. Values:
Compassionate, Authentic, and Progressive.

• £24,531 (£12.75 per hour) salary
• Sleep‑in rate: £62.64 for an 8‑hour shift (approx. 1 shift per week)
• Waking night rate: 20% enhancement from 11 pm to 7 am
• Enhanced DBS (paid by the employer)
• Social Care Wales registration fully reimbursed
• Pension:
  Defined Contribution scheme with matched contributions up to 10%, or Defined Benefit scheme (1/80th of final salary per year of service)
• Three life cover links to pension membership
• Competitive saving scheme with interest
• Give‑As‑You‑Earn tax‑efficient charity donation scheme
• Option to be paid weekly or monthly from 1 April 2026

• 26 days holiday (pro‑rated entitlement) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 1‑year service or cash equivalent of one day’s annual leave
• Maternity & adoption leave: 20 weeks
• Paternity leave: 3 weeks

• Sick pay increasing with length of service up to full pay after 4 years
• Eyecare:
  Up to £100 reimbursement for eye tests and glasses
• Free counselling, coaching, wellbeing team, and occupational health service for all colleagues
• Annual health check
• Health cash plan
• Mileage paid at 45p + 5p per passenger per mile
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Continuous professional training and development
• Leadership development programmes
• Professional membership costs reimbursed
• Career coaching and support with funding for qualifications
• Long‑service awards
• Blue‑light card eligibility giving discounts at 15,000 brands
• Colleague discount platform