Support Worker, Community Health

Job Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a passionate and caring person to join our dedicated team of Support Workers in our Supported Living service in Carmarthen.

This is a 21‑hour permanent position with 9‑hour sleep‑ins as extra.

Day

Shifts:

7am‑3pm / 3pm‑10:00pm
Sleep in shift: 10pm‑7am

A full UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential as part of this role.

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.

Our supported living service is home to four active adults with mental health needs. Each person has their own level of independence, alongside unique strengths and support needs.

In this role, you’ll encourage individuals to maintain and develop their day‑to‑day independence, build confidence, and strengthen key life skills. You’ll offer support with daily activities, provide positive encouragement, and help each person work towards their personal goals.

You will also provide emotional support to people who may have additional needs such as ADHD, neurodiversity, learning disabilities, or challenges related to substance misuse. Your support will contribute to a positive, empowering environment where individuals can thrive and enjoy a fulfilling, meaningful life.

Our team follows the Active Support approach “doing with, not for” ensuring the people we support are at the heart of every decision and encouraged to live life on their own terms. This approach has had a remarkable impact, and as part of the team, you’ll experience the rewarding feeling of seeing the difference you make every single day.

• Daily Living Support:
  Assist with personal care, medication administration, cooking, household tasks, and cleaning.
• Community & Social Engagement:
  Support individuals in attending appointments, accessing local groups, participating in hobbies like walking/hiking, and engaging in meaningful activities that promote independence and life skills.
• Companionship & Wellbeing:
  Build positive relationships by talking about their interests, providing emotional support, and encouraging fun, fulfilling experiences.
• Skill Development:
  Help individuals manage finances, improve household skills, and grow in confidence.
• Teamwork & Communication:
  Work collaboratively, contribute ideas, and maintain high standards of communication and documentation.
• Adaptability:
  Support individuals based on their unique needs, including occasional lone working and bringing fresh perspectives to improve the service.

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

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.

• £24,531 (£12.75 per hour)
• Sleep‑in rate: £62.64 per 8‑hour shift – approx. 1 per week.
• Enhanced DBS we will pay for
• Social Care Wales registration fully reimbursed
• Pension Choices:
  Defined Contribution (DC) Scheme with matched contributions up to 10% or 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…