Care Worker

Overview

At our residential care home in Aberavon, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored care that respects the individuality of each resident. Our compassionate and highly trained staff work closely with residents to ensure their personal needs, preferences, and wishes are at the heart of everything we do. Our home is a warm and vibrant community of 60 residents, including individuals living with dementia. As a Care Worker, you\\\’ll take a person-centred approach, supporting our residents to live life to the fullest. Your role is about promoting independence, enhancing everyday skills, providing emotional and personal care, and bringing joy to each day.

Responsibilities

• Administering medication
• Supporting with cooking and household tasks
• Helping individuals access the community and attend local groups
• Encouraging and participating in hobbies and activities
• Providing emotional support and meaningful companionship
• Promoting fun and independence through engaging activities
• Supporting individuals with budgeting and financial independence
• Helping with personal care in a respectful and dignified way
• Taking residents out and about; a full driving licence is a plus
• Maintaining a clean, welcoming environment through shared duties
• Communicating effectively and working collaboratively as part of a team
• Keeping accurate, high-quality records and documentation
• Bringing fresh ideas to the table and embracing new ways of working
• Above all, supporting each person based on their unique needs and goals

We are hiring

We\\\’re looking for Part-Time Care Workers to join our highly regarded residential care home, Llys Y Seren in Aberavon. 18 hour, 24 hours and 30 hour permanent positions are available. Flexible shifts: mornings (8:00-2:30), afternoons (2:30-9:00), or full days (8:00-9:00).

If you\\\’re kind-hearted, dependable, and passionate about bringing joy and comfort to others, apply today and start making a real impact in your community. A background of working with people with physical or mental health needs is desirable but not necessary, as full training and support from senior staff and management is provided.

Experience and qualifications

• IT, literacy & numeracy skills
• Experience working as part of a team and customer service skills

About Codi

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.

Pay and Pensions

• £24,531 (£12.75 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 fully reimbursed
• Pension Choices: Defined Contribution up to 10% or Defined Benefit 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 for charitable donations
• From 1 April 2026 the option to be paid weekly or monthly

Time off and Flexibility

• 26 days holiday pro rata plus Bank holidays; rising to 27 days after 1 year\\\’s service or cash equivalent of 1 day’s 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
• Annual Health Check
• Health Cash Plan

Getting Around

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

Personal Development

• Continuous professional training and development
• Leadership development programmes
• Professional memberships reimbursed
• Career coaching
• Support with funding and time for qualifications

Perks and Recognition

• Long Service Awards
• Blue Light Card eligibility for discounts
• Colleague Discount platform