Summary
We are looking for difference makers in our Independent Living Services in Newport and surrounding areas. As a Support Worker you will be working as part of our community Independent Living Services, supporting individuals in their own homes and in the community. This is a 30‑hour, permanent position.
Hours can vary from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm with the occasional need for sleep‑in. This is an exciting and rewarding career opportunity. If you are passionate about making a positive difference and enjoy working with truly inspiring people, we would love to hear from you!
A full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.
Overview
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
As a Support Worker you will work with incredible individuals to support with day‑to‑day tasks, developing independence, enhancing their various skills, and providing emotional support, developing social skills and community activities, general and domestic skills, independence and quality of life.
The individuals we support have different personalities with different likes and hobbies. You could be joining the people we support in going on long walks in the countryside, dancing to music, watching films, and going out and about in the community or to visit loved ones. By being part of this team, you would play an influential role in enabling the people we support to lead fulfilling and independent lives and see first‑hand how you make a difference to them.
You will be expected to support with daily aspects of living, including:
- Medication administration
- Cooking skills and other household skills
- Accessing the community and supporting to local groups
- Supporting with individuals’ hobbies and activities
- Being a team player and having good communication skills
- Completing relevant paperwork to a high standard
- Supporting individuals to budget finances
- Providing companionship through talking about their interests and wellbeing
- Encouraging the supported individuals to take part in activities that enhance their life skills and promote independence
- Taking the people we support out and about – a full UK driving licence is essential for this role
- Encouraging and supporting with cleaning and administrative duties
- Bringing fresh ideas to the team and implementing different ways of working
- Supporting individuals with their individual needs
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 are provided. More important are:
- A passion to work with and enable people to live as independent a life as possible
- An enthusiasm and passion for making a difference to people’s lives
- A strong initiative and ability to work alone as well as being a great team player
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required
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 FTE (£13.45 per hour)
- Sleep‑in rate: £62.64 per 8‑hour shift – approx. 1 per week.
- 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%
- Defined Benefit (DB) 1/80 th of final salary for every year of service
- 3 × 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 year of 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 to all colleagues.
- Annual health check.
- Health cash plan.
Getting Around
- Mileage paid at 45p plus 5p per passenger per mile.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
Personal Development
- Continuous professional training and development.
- Leadership development programmes.
- Professional memberships needed for your role are reimbursed.
- Career coaching.
- Support with funding and time for qualifications.
Perks and Recognition
- Long service awards.
- Blue Light Card eligibility giving discounts at 15,000 brands.
- Colleague discount platform.
FREDIE
At Codi Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity to rise with us and we encourage you to apply now.
