At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to residents in nursing and care homes.
- Company: Join Optalis, a caring organisation dedicated to supporting older people.
- Benefits: Full training, stable employment, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Immediate interviews available at our recruitment event on July 21 and 22.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older people while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Compassion and a positive attitude are essential; experience is a bonus.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 25400 £ per year.
We are looking for amazing people to join our team of Healthcare Assistants at our nursing and care homes in Wokingham and Burghfield Common.
Our teams provide support to older people living with dementia and nursing care for people aged 65 and over who live with long‑term health conditions.
If you are kind, caring, and passionate about making a difference, we want to meet you!
Responsibilities
- Provide care and support to residents in accordance with care plans
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of our residents
- Assist with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
- Support with moving and positioning
- Assist at meal times
- Record keeping and reporting changes in health and behaviour
- Communicate with residents, families, colleagues and social care professionals
- Assist nurses with duties
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but not mandatory
- A positive attitude, compassion and a willingness to get involved are essential
- Work Hours
- Full‑time: 44 hours per week
- Part‑time: 11–33 hours per week
- Shifts are 12 hours long with a 60‑minute unpaid break
- Options include 4 long days or 12‑hour overnight duties
- Training and Support
- Full training and support provided for all successful candidates
- Includes classroom sessions at our Head Office, online learning and shadow shifts
- Company
Optalis is a Local Authority Trading Company jointly owned by Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.
We deliver adult social care on behalf of the two local authorities, offering services across the boroughs including dementia and nursing care for older people and reablement services to help people return home from hospital.
We provide stable employment and opportunities to develop and advance your career.
Optalis is not an agency and we do not offer sponsorship.
Come have a chat with us at our Head Office in Wokingham on July 21 and 22. If you meet our requirements, we will offer an immediate interview to get you started on your journey.
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Healthcare Assistant Recruitment Event employer: Optalis Ltd
Optalis is an exceptional employer, dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for our Healthcare Assistants in Wokingham and Burghfield Common. With comprehensive training, opportunities for career advancement, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we empower our team to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older people living with dementia and long-term health conditions. Join us to be part of a compassionate community that values kindness and commitment to care.
