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.

Support Worker – Support Living Maidenhead SL6

Hours: up to 37hpw (full and part-time roles - permanent and fixed term)

Salary: £24,791.39 FTE – £12.85ph Mon-Fri, £14.38 Sat-Sun, £50 per sleep-ins

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) (D)
• Allenby – Boyn Hill (37 hours, days and sleep-ins - perm and fixed term) (D)
• 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) (D)
• Courthouse South - Boyn Hill (37 hours, days and sleep-ins - perm) (D)
• Foxdown – Paley Street (up to 37 hours, days - perm) (D)
• 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) (D)
• Day Services – Boyn Hill (up to 37 hours, days - perm and fixed term) (D)

Each location is unique, with different timings, expectations and needs for the people we support. Complete your application today and our Recruitment team will contact you to discuss the roles and how they can align with your skills and preferences.

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.

Ready to Fulfil Your Potential?

If you are excited by the idea of an Optalis career and ready for a role that is rewarding every day, we want to meet you! Click ‘Apply Now’ to register your interest - or search ‘Optalis Careers’ to search our roles and apply directly.

We reserve the right to close applications early – don’t wait to apply!

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Optalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and customers. 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. For advice and information on disclosing criminal records, you can contact Nacro’s support service.