Support Worker

We are looking for passionate, reliable, and committed individuals to join our team in a Supported Living service based in Ammanford. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while working within a supportive and dedicated team. We have two fixed-term positions (9 months) available:

• 16 hours per week (with 8 hour sleep in as extra) 24 hours per week (with 8 hour sleep in as extra) Shifts will fall between 8:30am and 11:00pm, including evenings and weekends on a rota basis. A full UK manual driving licence is essential, as the role involves driving mobility vehicles to support individuals in the community. Due to the specific needs of the individuals we support and in line with current legislation, this role is restricted to applicants who are biologically female. If you're dedicated to making a positive impact and want to be part of a supportive service, we would love to hear from you., You'll be supporting five incredible individuals aged 22-70 with learning disabilities. They're social, full of personality, and love getting out and about. Your role will be to support their independence, build life skills, and share in their hobbies and daily routines.
We follow a "do with, not do for" approach, because we believe in empowering people, not doing things for them. What You'll Be Doing
• Supporting with medication, cooking, and household tasks
• Helping with personal care where needed
• Encouraging community involvement and hobbies
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Supporting budgeting and admin tasks
• Driving individuals to activities and appointments
• Keeping clear and accurate digital records
• Bringing fresh ideas and energy to the team
  
  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:
• I.T numeracy & digital literacy
• Experience working as part of a team and with people or customers
  
  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.

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.
• Waking night rate: 20% Enhancement from 11pm to 7am
• 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
• 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