Support Worker, Direct Support Professional​/ Direct Care

Summary

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. A full UK manual driving licence is essential, and drivers will be required to use mobility vehicles to support individuals in accessing their communities and maintaining their active lifestyles.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

• £25,877 (£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

At Codi Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE:
Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, In