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.
Work in Care in a team supporting four of our valued customers to live their best lives in their home and in the community.Permanent full and part-time hours offered in Ystrad Mynach.
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.
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 such as swimming, Zumba, baking, arts and crafts, shopping trips and social groups.
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
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.
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.
Please ensure your application evidences experience of the following:
- Experience working as part of a team and with people or customers
- Full UK Driving Licence for manual vehicles is essential
- Please note: Due to the specific personal care needs of the individuals who live at this service, this role is open to female applicants only.
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.
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
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
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Support Worker in Hengoed employer: Codi Group
Codi Group is an exceptional employer, dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. Located in Chepstow, our supportive and passionate team values work-life balance, offering flexible shifts and every other weekend off, while providing comprehensive training and growth opportunities. Join us to be part of a compassionate community that celebrates your contributions and empowers you to rise alongside those we support.
