Support Worker
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2026 |
| Location: | Caerphilly, Caerphilly County |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Codi Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 509874 |
Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Peripatetic Support Worker, providing flexible support across services in Caerphilly where it’s needed most.
• 30 hours per week, permanent position, Includes additional sleep in shifts
• Full flexibility is required to work a range of shift patterns, including:
o Days and evenings
o Sleep in shifts
o Weekends and bank holidays
• Sleep in shifts are paid at a set rate and cover a 9 hour period between 10:30pm and 7:30am, in addition to your contracted hours
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.
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.
If you’re ready to bring your compassion, energy, and commitment to a role that truly matters we’d 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
Join us in providing person-centred support that truly makes a difference! You’ll help people with physical and mental health needs in their homes and communities, supporting daily routines like meal preparation, medication, and household tasks, while also helping them enjoy activities they love, whether it’s choir, arts & crafts, or pedal-powered adventures. You’ll encourage independence, nurture friendships, and support people to explore volunteer opportunities and new experiences.
Duties could include:
Providing personalised support tailored to individual needs.
Offering emotional support and positive encouragement.
Completing light household tasks and basic administrative duties.
Bringing fresh ideas and helping to improve ways of working.
Checking and digitally recording medication stocks and personal finances in line with policy.
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
£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
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 509874
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. Please note that roles may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so don’t miss your opportunity to apply today.
• 30 hours per week, permanent position, Includes additional sleep in shifts
• Full flexibility is required to work a range of shift patterns, including:
o Days and evenings
o Sleep in shifts
o Weekends and bank holidays
• Sleep in shifts are paid at a set rate and cover a 9 hour period between 10:30pm and 7:30am, in addition to your contracted hours
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.
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.
If you’re ready to bring your compassion, energy, and commitment to a role that truly matters we’d 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
Join us in providing person-centred support that truly makes a difference! You’ll help people with physical and mental health needs in their homes and communities, supporting daily routines like meal preparation, medication, and household tasks, while also helping them enjoy activities they love, whether it’s choir, arts & crafts, or pedal-powered adventures. You’ll encourage independence, nurture friendships, and support people to explore volunteer opportunities and new experiences.
Duties could include:
Providing personalised support tailored to individual needs.
Offering emotional support and positive encouragement.
Completing light household tasks and basic administrative duties.
Bringing fresh ideas and helping to improve ways of working.
Checking and digitally recording medication stocks and personal finances in line with policy.
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
£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
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 509874
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. Please note that roles may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so don’t miss your opportunity to apply today.