Support Worker, Mental Health
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Healthcare Nursing
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.
Are you enthusiastic, compassionate, and driven to make a real difference in people’s lives? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our amazing Supported Living team in Penyrhoel, Caerphilly. 9 hours per week 1 shift per week: 4:00pm – 11:00pm with an additional sleep in shift finishing at 9:00am the following day Based on a rolling rota, Includes weekend working
Due to the specific needs of the individuals we support [and current legal guidance], this role is only open to applicants who are biologically female.
If you’re ready to support incredible people, grow your skills, and join a team that celebrates your dedication, we’d love to hear from you!
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 roleYou’ll play a key role in supporting an individual to live as independently as possible, helping with personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, budgeting, and accessing community activities. This is a one-to-one role, supporting an individual living in their own bungalow, allowing you to build a meaningful and rewarding working relationship.
While experience or an interest in mental health would be beneficial, full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you succeed and develop in the role.
Please note, the individual is a heavy smoker, however the property is equipped with air purifiers to support a comfortable working environment.
Key Duties will Involve:- Supporting with individuals’ hobbies and activities.
- Providing person-centered support for daily needs
- Supporting dietary needs and food preparation.
- Offering emotional support.
- Completing cleaning and administrative tasks.
- Administering and managing medication.
- Monitoring individual medication stocks and finances.
- Bringing innovative ideas to improve team practices and keeping digital records.
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 customer service 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.
Pay and Benefits- 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
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
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