Support Worker
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Codi Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 509705 |
Summary
Are you a caring, committed, and enthusiastic individual looking to make a real difference in people’s lives? We’re on the lookout for passionate Support Workers to join our dedicated team in our supported living services in Ystrad Mynach.
We have a 16 and 30 hour, part-time position available, with a sleep in shift as extra.
This service operates 24/7, requiring flexibility with shifts, including:
• Day Shifts: 7:30am–3:00pm | 3:00pm–9:30pm | 11:00am–7:00pm
• Waking Night Shifts: 9:30pm–7:30am
• Sleep-In Shifts: Additional to day shifts
You will work as part of a rolling rota that ensures consistent support for the individuals in our care.
A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this role, as driving mobility vehicles is a key requirement to support those in our care.
Due to the specific needs of the individuals we support [and current legal guidance], this role is only open to applicants who are biologically female.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference and enjoy working with truly inspiring people, we would love to hear from you!
Who are Codi Group?
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
We are recruiting for 2 services (bungalows) in close proximity in Ystrad Mynach.
In one bungalow, we support four independent and active ladies (30s–70s) who love engaging in their local community, whether it’s cinema trips, walks in the park, coffee outings, or attending clubs. Each has their own Motability vehicle, and enjoys a mixture of solo and shared activities. While they’re quite independent, they value support with medication, meal prep, and day-to-day tasks like housekeeping and health & safety checks. Strong family connections are a key part of their lives.
In the other bungalow, we support one lady and one gentleman (both 60s–70s). The gentleman is a music and film enthusiast who enjoys community outings, charity shopping, and weekend visits with his sister.
You will be expected to support with daily aspects of living, including:
Medication administration
Cooking skills and other household skills
Some personal care needs
Accessing the community and supporting to local groups
Supporting with individuals’ hobbies and activities such as walking/hiking
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 manual 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.
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.
Please ensure your application evidences experience of the following:
IT, Literacy & numeracy skills
Experience working as part of a team and customer service skills
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
£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 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
If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, please contact care.talent@codigroup.co.uk or 0300 373 5262 quoting job ref 509705
How do you apply?
If you have the skills and experience required, please follow the prompts to apply now. We just need an up-to-date CV along with a few contact details so that we can get back in touch with you. We are interviewing quickly so please don’t delay in applying.
We have a 16 and 30 hour, part-time position available, with a sleep in shift as extra.
This service operates 24/7, requiring flexibility with shifts, including:
• Day Shifts: 7:30am–3:00pm | 3:00pm–9:30pm | 11:00am–7:00pm
• Waking Night Shifts: 9:30pm–7:30am
• Sleep-In Shifts: Additional to day shifts
You will work as part of a rolling rota that ensures consistent support for the individuals in our care.
A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this role, as driving mobility vehicles is a key requirement to support those in our care.
Due to the specific needs of the individuals we support [and current legal guidance], this role is only open to applicants who are biologically female.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference and enjoy working with truly inspiring people, we would love to hear from you!
Who are Codi Group?
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
We are recruiting for 2 services (bungalows) in close proximity in Ystrad Mynach.
In one bungalow, we support four independent and active ladies (30s–70s) who love engaging in their local community, whether it’s cinema trips, walks in the park, coffee outings, or attending clubs. Each has their own Motability vehicle, and enjoys a mixture of solo and shared activities. While they’re quite independent, they value support with medication, meal prep, and day-to-day tasks like housekeeping and health & safety checks. Strong family connections are a key part of their lives.
In the other bungalow, we support one lady and one gentleman (both 60s–70s). The gentleman is a music and film enthusiast who enjoys community outings, charity shopping, and weekend visits with his sister.
You will be expected to support with daily aspects of living, including:
Medication administration
Cooking skills and other household skills
Some personal care needs
Accessing the community and supporting to local groups
Supporting with individuals’ hobbies and activities such as walking/hiking
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 manual 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.
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.
Please ensure your application evidences experience of the following:
IT, Literacy & numeracy skills
Experience working as part of a team and customer service skills
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
£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 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
If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, please contact care.talent@codigroup.co.uk or 0300 373 5262 quoting job ref 509705
How do you apply?
If you have the skills and experience required, please follow the prompts to apply now. We just need an up-to-date CV along with a few contact details so that we can get back in touch with you. We are interviewing quickly so please don’t delay in applying.