Support Worker

NHS

  • Maidenhead, Berkshire
  • £23,807 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Our teams provide individualised care and support for people with learning disabilities, autistic people and people with physical disabilities living in their community. We recognise that each person has unique interests, needs and preferences, and we support customers to be as self-sufficient as possible, working closely with them and their support networks to help them reach their goals.We are recruiting to replace valued colleagues and expand our teams to be able to support more people. We have vacancies in the following locations;
  • Park House (SL6 1EU) - 30hpw (days & sleep-ins)
  • Ronald Young Court (SL6 2LT) - 37, 16 hours (days)+20 hours (nights FTC)
  • Paddocks (SL6 3NG) - 22 hours (days & sleep-ins)
  • Richard Silver House (SL6 4AE) - 25 hours (days & sleep-ins)
  • Tithe Barn (SL6 2DE) - 37, 21.5 hours (days) + 28.5 hours (nights FTC)
  • Foxdown (SL6 3JN) - 37, 20 hours (days)
  • Abell Gardens (SL6 6PS) - 37, 25, 22.5 hours (days)
  • Brill House (SL6 3DU)- 32.5 hours (days) + 22.5 hours (days FTC)
  • Allenby (SL6 5BF)- 25 hours (days)
  • Winston Court (SL6 7RB)- 19 hours (nights)
  • Catherine House (SL4 5FN) - 22.5 hours (days & sleep-ins)
  • Float Support (community based) - 37, 20, 7 hours (days) + 20 hours (days FTC)
All FTC (fixed term contracts) are 12 months to cover maternity leave; alternative roles will be considered to either extend or offer permanent employment for suitable candidates.Some of the roles will require candidates to have a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.Main duties of the jobYour role will be to support our customers in their day-to-day lives and could include assistance with personal care, managing medication, meal preparation and shopping, and supporting with emotional and physical wellbeing. Night roles will also include responsibility for the security of the building overnight, as well as cleaning and preparing the service for the next day.We also provide support with life skills such as improving confidence, managing finances and being part of the local community to maintain important relationships.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to;
  • Provide care and support to customers in accordance to care plans
  • Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our customers
  • Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
  • Assist with meal preparation
  • Support customers to access the community - appointments, shopping and socialising
  • Recording keeping
  • Reporting changes in health and behaviour
  • Communicate with residents, families, colleagues and social care professionals
Full training will be provided for these roles - this will include a 7-day induction at our Head Office in Wokingham, online learning and shadowing established staff members.About usOptalis is a LATCo (Local Authority Trading Company) jointly owned by Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.Optalis delivers adult social care on behalf of the two local authorities. We have over 50 services across the WBC and RBWM boroughs, supporting adults with learning disabilities to live independently, providing dementia and nursing care for older people and offering reablement services to help people return home from hospital.We provide stable employment and opportunities to develop yourself and advance your career.Optalis is not an agency and we do not offer sponsorship with our roles.DetailsDate posted13 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£23,807.45 a year £12.34 Mon-Fri | £13.82 Sat-SunContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference numberF0128-25-0020Job locationsManagers OfficeBoyn Hill AvenueMaidenheadBerkshireSL6 4EPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo contribute to the overall running of the service, supporting the seniors and management to ensure CQC compliance.To provide support that is safe, person centred and respects all human rights of the people living within the Independent Living Services.This role involves supporting the people living within the Independent Living Services with all aspects of their daily routines to ensure that they are able to live the lives they want to.You will collaborate with customers, families, carers and other professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service which maximises outcomes for the people living at the Independent Living Services.You will have a responsibility to document all work undertaken and contribute to residents reviews. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo contribute to the overall running of the service, supporting the seniors and management to ensure CQC compliance.To provide support that is safe, person centred and respects all human rights of the people living within the Independent Living Services.This role involves supporting the people living within the Independent Living Services with all aspects of their daily routines to ensure that they are able to live the lives they want to.You will collaborate with customers, families, carers and other professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service which maximises outcomes for the people living at the Independent Living Services.You will have a responsibility to document all work undertaken and contribute to residents reviews.Person SpecificationExperienceDesirable
  • Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
  • Experience of working in a residential care setting
QualificationsEssential
  • Willingness to undertake Care Certificate
Desirable
  • Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle
OtherEssential
  • Must hold entitlement to work - either as a British national or a valid work visa with at least 6 months remaining.
  • We are not offering sponsorship with this role.
Person SpecificationExperienceDesirable
  • Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
  • Experience of working in a residential care setting
QualificationsEssential
  • Willingness to undertake Care Certificate
Desirable
  • Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle
OtherEssential
  • Must hold entitlement to work - either as a British national or a valid work visa with at least 6 months remaining.
  • We are not offering sponsorship with this role.

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