Support Worker

We are looking for difference makers in our Independent Living Services in Newport and surrounding areas. As 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 - 9:00 pm with the occasional need for sleep in's
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
Who are Codi Group?, As Support Worker you will be working with incredible individuals to support with day to day tasks, developing independence, enhance their various skills and support them with daily activities as well as 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 to the people we support through talking about their interests and wellbeing Having fun by encouraging the supported individuals to take part in activities that enhance their life skills and promote independence Take the people we support out and about therefore a full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role Encouraging and supporting with cleaning and administrative duties Being able to bring fresh ideas to the team and implement different ways of working Supporting Individuals with their individual needs

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. More important are

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.

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 For full details of the role and skills required please see the Job Description attached. 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%. 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 45p plus 5P per passenger per mile Cycle to Work Scheme Personal Development