Support Worker (Health Needs)

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

Supporting individuals in 5 purpose built bungalows mornings in this role can be busy but rewarding youll support with personal care medication record keeping and helping individuals prepare for the day ahead. As the day progresses the pace softens creating time to support individuals to relax watch TV or simply enjoy their own space in a way that feels comfortable to them.

Youll play an important role in balancing daily routines with meaningful support whether thats cooking meals (or encouraging those developing their skills in the kitchen) ensuring nutritional needs are met or helping plan shopping lists to promote independence and choice.

Your patience and ability to communicate in different ways and building relationships will be essential and this is where your empathy and person-centred approach will make a real difference ensuring the individuals feel understood respected and supported at all times.

Life here is about more than routines its about living well. Youll support individuals to access the activities they love from day centres to community outings including trips using annual passes to places like the Botanical Gardens and Folly Farm. With interests ranging from rugby to politics and getting out into the community a full UK driving licence is essential to support an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Delivering personal care with dignity and respect including the safe use of hoists
• Supporting with PEG feeding and administering medication (full training provided)
• Following SALT guidance and supporting individuals with epilepsy needs
• Encouraging community access including trips to the beach shops and local cafés
• Promoting independence in everyday tasks and celebrating progress and achievements
• Maintaining accurate digital records using systems such as Nourish

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 youll embrace these principles and thrive in an environment shaped by them.

Pay and Benefits

• 25877 (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
• Take a glimpse into our work and find out more about our Pay & Benefits: Codi Perks & Benefits

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: FREDIE Video

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 510038

How do you apply

If you have the skills and experience required please follow the prompts to apply now. We occasionally close a vacancy before the end date as we actively review our applications and will sometimes progress to interview very quickly.