Support Worker; Profound Learning Disabilities & Autism

Overview

Summary:

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in someone’s life? We are looking for dedicated Support Workers with experience in support work and a knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support to empower an incredible young gentleman with Learning Disabilities and Autism in Risca. Our 24/7 service offers:

• 30 hour shift including a waking night
• Day
  
  Shifts:
  
  8am-3pm, 3pm-10pm or 11am-6pm/12pm-7pm
• Waking Night
  
  Shifts:
  
  10pm-8am
• Work-Life Balance – Rotas provided 6 weeks in advance. A full UK manual driving licence is essential to support with mobility vehicle transport. If you’re looking for a meaningful career where you can inspire, support, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

About The Role

This is a rewarding and dynamic role where no two days are the same supporting a charismatic young adult with Autism who loves adventure and embraces life to the fullest. Be part of an individual’s journey as they enjoy outdoor activities, swimming, long walks, and scenic drives. The individual requires support with personal care and we have robust procedures already in place to allow colleagues to fully support the individual, who follows his activity planner to have a consistent approach and fulfil his day with water play, baking and outdoor activities.

There are 2 colleagues working between 11:00-18:00 to support the individual to access activities outside of his home, including walks, trips to the beach and meals out at his favourite café. Procedures and active support allow the individual to gain life skills, in a fun and inclusive way.

• Working as part of a passionate team to provide outstanding support.
• Implementing Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) and personal plans, ensuring effectiveness and continuous improvement with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and PBS Lead.
• Collaborating closely with family members and professionals to create a strong support network.
• Encouraging community involvement, helping individuals engage in local activities.
• Building essential life skills, including cooking, household tasks, managing finances, and medication administration.
• Providing support in the community – from shopping and appointments to education and leisure activities.
• Assisting with personal care as outlined in individual care plans.
• Contributing to risk assessments and support plans, ensuring a safe and empowering environment.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about empowering others, supporting individuals to live independently and on their own terms. If you bring enthusiasm, positivity, and a genuine desire to make a meaningful impact, you’ll thrive here.

• Experience in care with a knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support
• Strong initiative & teamwork skills.
• Digital, literacy and numeracy skills

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.

• £25,134 FTE or £13.06 per hour
• Enhanced DBS which we will pay for
• Social Care Wales registration is fully reimbursed
• Pension Choices:
• Defined Contribution (DC) Scheme with matched contributions up to 10%
• Defined Benefit (DB) 1/80th of final salary for every year of service.
• 3 x Life Cover linked to pension membership
• Saving scheme with competitive interest rate
• Give As You Earn scheme for tax efficient charity donations
• From 1st April 2026 the option to be either weekly or monthly paid.

• 26 days holiday, pro rata entitlement plus Bank holidays. Rising to 27 days after 1 years service or cash equivalent of 1 days’ annual leave.
• Maternity & Adoption Leave: 20 weeks
• Paternity Leave: 3 weeks

• Sick Pay, rising with length of service up to 6 months full pay after 4 years.
• Eyecare:
  Up to £100 reimbursement towards eye tests and glasses.
• Free counselling, coaching, wellbeing team, and OH service to all colleagues
• Annual Health Check
• Health Cash Plan

• Mileage paid at 45p plus 5P per passenger per mile
• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Continuous professional training and…