Support Worker (Profound Learning Disabilities & Autism)

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Caerphilly - UK

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 were here to help people live well feel supported and rise to their full potential.

Every day our teams support nearly 17000 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

This is a rewarding and dynamic role where no two days are the same supporting a charismatic young adult with Autism who loves adventure and embraces life to the fullest!

Be part of an individuals journey as they enjoy outdoor activities swimming long walks and scenic drives. The individual requires support with personal care and we have robust procedures already in place to allow colleagues to fully support the individual who follows his activity planner to have a consistent approach and fulfil his day with water play baking and outdoor activities.

There are 2 colleagues working between 11:00-18:00 to support the individual to access activities outside of his home including walks trips to the beach and meals out at his favourite café. Procedures and active support allow the individual to gain life skills in a fun and inclusive way.

What Youll Be Doing:

  • Working as part of a passionate team to provide outstanding support.
  • Implementing Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) and personal plans ensuring effectiveness and continuous improvement with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and PBS Lead.
  • Collaborating closely with family members and professionals to create a strong support network.
  • Encouraging community involvement helping individuals engage in local activities.
  • Building essential life skills including cooking household tasks managing finances and medication administration.
  • Providing support in the community from shopping and appointments to education and leisure activities.
  • Assisting with personal care as outlined in individual care plans.
  • Contributing to risk assessments and support plans ensuring a safe and empowering environment.

Skills and Experience Needed

Were looking for someone who is passionate about empowering otherssupporting individuals to live independently and on their own terms. If you bring enthusiasm positivity and a genuine desire to make a meaningful impact youll thrive here.

Please demonstrate the following experience on your application:

  • Experience in care with a knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support
  • Strong initiative & teamwork skills.
  • Digital literacy and numeracy skills

Values

At Codi our values are Compassionate Authentic and Progressive. When you join us youll embrace these principles and thrive in an environment shaped by them.

Pay and Pensions

  • 13.06
  • 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 15000 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 these are: 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.

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 or 0 quoting job ref 509617

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 dont delay in applying.

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 were here to help people live well feel supported and rise to their full potential.Every day our teams support nearly 17000 individuals across Wales with ser...
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Key Skills

  • Nursing Home Experience
  • Developmental Disabilities Experience
  • Direct Support
  • Computer Operation
  • Caregiving
  • Case Management
  • Special Needs
  • Training & Development
  • Child Protective Services
  • Experience with Children
  • Word Processing
  • Addiction Counseling

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