Are you a caring, committed, and enthusiastic individual looking to make a real difference in people’s lives? We’re on the lookout for passionate Support Workers to join our dedicated team in our supported living service in Pontllanfraith, Blackwood. You will be supporting 4 individuals who have learning disabilities and require support to maintain positive mental health. The 4 individuals require support to access activities and access the local community.
We have various part-time positions available, with a sleep in shift as extra.
This service operates 24/7, requiring flexibility with shifts, including:
• Day Shifts: 7:30am–3:00pm | 3:00pm–9:30pm | 11:00am–7:00pm
• Sleep-In Shifts: Additional to day shifts
You will work as part of a rolling rota that ensures consistent support for the individuals in our care.
A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this role, as driving mobility vehicles is a key requirement to support those in our care.
If you are an upbeat person who is passionate about making a positive difference and enjoy working with truly inspiring people, we would love to hear from you!
Who are Codi Group?
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 role
The service promotes the importance of the “do with and not do for” approach and has had a very positive impact on these incredible individuals.
You would be providing the essential support to 3 outgoing and independent individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. You would make a real difference to their lives by enhancing their life skills and helping them maintain independence.
Each with different personalities, likes and hobbies you could be joining the people we support in going on leisurely walks in the countryside, dancing to music, watching films, shopping, gardening, going on holidays and going out and about in the community. The individuals at this service are very independent and enjoy developing their independence further.
You will be expected to support with daily aspects of living, including:
Provide person-centred support, including personal care, medication, and companionship
Support daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and digital administrative tasks
Enable access to the community, activities, hobbies, and promote independence
Work collaboratively with strong communication and complete digital documentation to a high standard
Drive and support individuals out in the community (full UK manual licence required)
Contribute as a proactive team member, bringing fresh ideas and improving ways of working
Skills and Experience Needed
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:
IT, Literacy & numeracy skills
Experience working as part of a team and customer service skills
Values
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 Pensions
£25,877 (13.45 per hour)
Sleep-in rate: £62.64 per 8 hour shift
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%. 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.
Time off and Flexibility
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
Wellbeing
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
Getting Around
Mileage paid at 55p plus 5P per passenger per mile
Cycle to Work Scheme
Personal Development
If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, please contact care.talent@codigroup.co.uk or 0300 373 5262 quoting job ref 509963
How do you apply?
If you have the skills and experience required, please follow the prompts to apply now. We just need an up-to-date CV along with a few contact details so that we can get back in touch with you. We are interviewing quickly and occasionally close our jobs early, so please don’t delay in applying.
