Summary
We are expanding our Care Relief Bank across our person‑centred supported living services in Gwent. As a Support Worker (Relief), you will play a vital role in delivering consistent, high‑quality care to people with learning and physical disabilities, mental health needs, and autism. Your work will cover sickness, holidays, and rota gaps to ensure a stable, safe, and kind environment for those we support. Flexible working is available to accommodate family commitments, studies, or other responsibilities.
Overview
Codi Group is a not‑for‑profit provider and the largest in Wales, supporting nearly 17,000 individuals each day. The name ‘Codi’ means rise in Welsh, reflecting our ambition to lift expectations, communities, and each other.
Role
As a Support Worker (Relief), your primary responsibility is to assist individuals in living their lives to the fullest. You will provide personal care, emotional support, ensure health and wellbeing, administer medication, participate in stimulating activities, and involve individuals in a person‑centred approach.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the health and wellbeing of the individuals we support.
- Provide personal care and emotional support.
- Administer medication.
- Participate in and facilitate stimulating activities.
- Involve individuals in a person‑centred approach.
Skills and Experience
A background of working with people with physical or mental health needs is desired but not required. Full training and support will be provided.
Qualifications and Evidence
- IT, literacy, and numeracy skills.
- Experience working as part of a team with customer service skills.
Values
We value Compassionate, Authentic, and Progressive principles. These guide our environment and support your growth.
Pay and Benefits
- £13.45 per hour.
- Waking night rate: 20% enhancement from 11pm to 7am.
- Enhanced DBS paid by the company.
- Social Care Wales registration reimbursed.
- Pension choices:
- Defined Contribution (DC) scheme with matched contributions up to 10%.
- Defined Benefit (DB) 1/80th of final salary for every year of service.
- Three 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, options to receive either weekly or monthly pay.
Time Off and Flexibility
- 26 days holiday, pro rata entitlement plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after one year of service or a cash equivalent.
- 20 weeks maternity and adoption leave.
- 3 weeks paternity leave.
Wellbeing
- Sick pay rising with length of service, up to full pay after four years.
- Eyecare: up to £100 reimbursement towards eye tests and glasses.
- Free counselling, coaching, wellbeing team, and occupational health service to all colleagues.
- Annual health check.
- Health cash plan.
Transport and Development
- Mileage paid at 45p per mile plus 5p per passenger per mile.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Continuous professional training and development.
- Leadership development programmes.
- Professional memberships required for the role are reimbursed.
- Career coaching and 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.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
We are guided by the FREDIE principles: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement. Everyone has an equal opportunity to grow with us.
Location Options
Opportunities available across Gwent, including Newport, Caerphilly Borough, and Monmouthshire. Please indicate your preferred area when applying.
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