At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide care and support to individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiversity.
- Company: Optalis, a community-focused adult social care provider.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, perks, generous leave, and comprehensive training.
- Other info: Flexible hours with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Compassionate attitude; no experience needed as training is provided.
The predicted salary is between 12.85 - 12.85 £ per hour.
Optalis is the Adult Social Care delivery partner on behalf of Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council. Optalis is owned and funded by the two councils - it is not a private provider or an employment agency, and we do not offer sponsorship.
Join our team as a Support Worker Superstar! Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We're searching for dedicated Support Workers to provide top-notch care and assistance to individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiversity in and around Maidenhead. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, if you're compassionate, reliable, and ready to roll up your sleeves, we want YOU!
We are recruiting for permanent and fixed term contract roles at the following locations:
- Abell Gardens – Pinkneys Green (up to 37 hours, days - perm)
- Allenby – Boyn Hill (37 hours, days and sleep-ins - perm and fixed term)
- Allenby Short Breaks - (part-time hours - perm)
- Brill House – Cox Green (37 hours, days - perm)
- Courthouse North – Furze Platt (37 hours, days - perm and fixed term)
- Courthouse South - Boyn Hill (37 hours, days and sleep-ins - perm)
- Foxdown – Paley Street (up to 37 hours, days - perm)
- Lady Elizabeth House – Boyn Hill (14 hours - fixed term)
- Paddocks – Woodford Park (part-time, days and sleep-ins - fixed term)
- Tithe Barn – South Bray (37 hours, days - fixed term contract)
- Day Services – Boyn Hill (up to 37 hours, days - perm and fixed term)
Roles marked as (D) have driving responsibilities, including using our vehicles to transport people we support - a valid UK driving licence is required for these positions.
No experience? No problem! We provide training and support to start you on your journey with us, which includes classroom-based training at our Head Office in Wokingham and shadowing in services with our existing team. We offer opportunities for further development with qualifications and career advancement.
Working for Optalis you will also receive a range of benefits, including:
- Perkbox - rewards package offering discounts on cinema, shopping, health, travel and insurance.
- 25 days annual leave increasing annually to a maximum of 30 days (pro rata) with 8 bank holidays.
- An extra day off for your birthday.
- Health and wellbeing support, including an additional wellbeing day.
- A comprehensive paid training and development programme.
- Excellent career progression opportunities and support.
- A generous pension scheme.
If you are excited by the idea of a career at Optalis and you’re ready for a rewarding (and fun) role as a Support Worker, we want to meet you!
Optalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and the people we support. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check and will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The DBS clearance level required is Enhanced with Adult Barred list.
Support Worker - Maidenhead SL6 employer: Optalis
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a focus on safeguarding vulnerable adults, this role provides meaningful work alongside a collaborative team, enhanced by flexible hybrid working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a strong pension scheme, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in social work.
