Optalis is owned by and provides adult social care in partnership with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and Wokingham Borough Council.
Care Work Opportunities – Maidenhead
Full- and Part-Time Available - pay from £12.34 per hour (£23,807.45 FTE)
Join our team and make a real difference in people's lives! We're searching for people to join our team as Support Workers, Rehabilitation Care Assistants and Activity Support Organisers. 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 have opportunities at the following services;
Complete an application form and then our recruitment team will contact you to discuss the best suited position - some of the roles do require candidates to have a full UK driving licence.
Previous experience would be beneficial, but not required as we provide full training - this includes classroom sessions at our Head Office in Wokingham, online learning and shadow shifts in our services.
Working for Optalis you will also receive a range of benefits, including:
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 on 0300123 1999 or helpline@nacro.org.uk
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.
Our team provides individualised care and support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs. Brambletye in Finchampstead is home to 4 female residents where we recognise that each person has unique interests, needs and preferences. We support our customers to be self-sufficient and work closely with them and their support networks to explore options to help them reach their goals.
We are recruiting for a waking night support worker to work 3 nights a week, Friday - Sunday. Working hours are 9.30pm – 9.30am.
You must be able to drive to get to our location.
Your role will be to support our customers through the night and could include assisting with evening routine and managing medication, as well as supporting with emotional and physical wellbeing. The role will also include domestic duties, such as preparing the service for the following day’s activities and ensuring the safety and security of the site throughout the night.
We reserve the right to close early should there be a large volume of applications.
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 2 Councils. Optalis is not a private provider or an employment agency.
Housekeeping / Domestic Assistant, Part Time 20 Hours
£23,807.45 FTE £12.34 Per Hour - Burghfield Common
Hollies Nursing Home in Burghfield Common are looking to recruit a Housekeeping / Domestic Assistant to join their team,
Duties will include
• Collate and prepare orders for replenishing cleaning materials and stocks for the Home
• Carry out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions including:
• vacuuming, carpet shampooing and washing floor areas stairs and lifts;
• cleaning toilets, baths and washbasins, providing adequate supplies of toilet rolls, soap and hand towels;
• Cleaning windows, paintwork and walls;
• Thoroughly cleaning of vacated rooms ready for re-occupation.
• Removal of rubbish and clinical waste to storage area ready for collection by the appropriate agencies;
• Understand the cleaning requirements of different surfaces and equipment and the properties of cleaning materials, to ensure the areas are well presented and maintained in good condition;
• Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks and in particular moving and handling of loads, by assessing risk and having due regard for personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors and staff;
• Understand personal responsibilities in relation to the Health & Safety at Work Acts and fire safety and evacuation procedures and demonstrates a working knowledge of COSHH assessments applicable in own work area;
• Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident;
• Encourage and contribute to working as a team, responding positively to colleagues and acting on all reasonable work instructions promptly;
• Take care of items of equipment used to carry out tasks, including general cleanliness and advising on any faults and the need for maintenance or replacement;
• Responsible for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment in line with your area of work and responsibility to read, understand and adhere to the company policies and procedures.
• Laundry duties such as sheets, curtains, towels and customer/resident personal clothing
• Ironing of laundered items
An energetic, committed yet approachable team member, the person who fulfils this role will add real value their obvious passion and commitment to both residents, families and staff alike, but will have the ability to multi-task in a high pressure environment with care and compassion.
To succeed you will be:
• A team player
• Energetic and hard-working;
• Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference in everything that they do.
Required to work weekends on a rota system
We anticipate this being a popular role and therefore reserve the right to close early should there be a large volume of applications. We would therefore advise not to wait until the closing date to submit your interest.
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 on 0300123 1999 or helpline@nacro.org.uk
Support Worker – Out And About Service - £12.34 per hour Wokingham - Flexible Weekdays, Evenings and Weekends - Full and Part Time
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Out & About provides weekday, evening and weekend opportunities for adults with learning disabilities. The service provides 121 support for access to the community and being part of group activities promoting and encouraging friendships.
The service also offers day trips to places of interest such as the seaside, theme parks, swimming and much more. It also provides door-to-door transport for customers.
To support and enable our customers to undertake activities within the community in order to develop personal potential, skills and abilities, promoting social inclusion and independence.
Working flexible hours on agreed contracted hours per week, including days, evenings and weekends.
Enable customers to participate in a wide variety of activities through encouragement and motivation.
Directly support activities, which can vary across a wide spectrum of topics and tasks.
Take a shared responsibility for activities, for individuals and groups, in order to meet the clients’ diverse individual needs and developmental aims and outcomes.
Promote client participation considering informed choice, using a person-centred approach.
Support with all care needs for customers, some of whom may have multiple complex needs and/or behavioural difficulties.
For this role you will need to hold a current driving licence for manual and automatic vehicles and meet the Optalis insurers requirement of 25 years old minimum age.
Demonstrate a level of English Language proficiency consistent with safe and effective communication with our customers, carers and colleagues
Ability to be able to report write in a clear, accurate and concise process
Willing and able to partake in physical activities such as swimming, theme park rides and some sports
Head Chef, Full Time - Burghfield Common £31,267.54
Hollies Nursing and Residential Home, located in Burghfield Common, offers a warm and welcoming environment dedicated to providing exceptional care for our residents. We prioritise the well-being of our team and residents through competitive benefits, a supportive atmosphere, and a commitment to developing our staff.
The Head Chef will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, managing staff, developing new recipes, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety. This role requires a creative and passionate culinary leader who can inspire a team and deliver an outstanding dining experience.
Some of the main responsibilities will include:
· Lead and manage all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation.
· Develop and implement innovative menus that reflect seasonal ingredients and current culinary trends.
· Ensure that all food served meets quality and safety standards, including adherence to health regulations and food handling practices.
· Maintain an uptodate knowledge of individual dietary needs paying specific attention to modified diets, fortified diets & known allergens. Records need to be maintained for all catering staff.
· On an individual’s admission to the service the Nursing team will ensure clear information is sent to Head chef who has responsibility for disseminating information.
· Manage kitchen staff, including training, supervisions and appraisals.
· Control food costs and inventory, minimising waste while maximizing quality and flavour.
You will have experience of holding a Head Chef position along with a Culinary Degree or equivalent professional experience. Food Safety level 3. Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery.
Working hours are 7am-7pm within a rota pattern which will include every other weekend.
Do you have Care Governance or Quality Assurance experience and passionate about elevating healthcare standards? We have an exciting temporary/fixed term opportunity…
Clinical Policy Writer/Administrator (Nursing Home) Wokingham
Working with the Registered Manager and the Optalis Governance Team this role will support to help prepare clinical policies that ensure our residents receive the highest level of care.
The role will include creating approximately 35/40 policies, such as resuscitation, stroke, pain management, diabetes, catheter, immunization, clinical governance in care homes with nursing, and more. To give an indication of the type of policies we need.
Using Croner-i, we have a base policy template for many - but they need more clinical guidance/ instructional and be suitable specifically for Optalis and fit for purpose.
This is an exciting time to be part of our first nursing home, who has recently joined the Optalis family, as we ensure we are delivering the very best care to our residents.
For more information please contact Alison Reeves
We anticipate this being a popular role and therefore will reserve the right to close should there be a large volume of applications. Would advise not to wait until the closing date to submit your interest.
Healthcare Assistant – Nursing Care Home
This nursing care home is located within a very easy walking distance from the Town Centre of Wokingham. This home provides nursing care for up to 50 older people who require the support of a secure environment and a higher level of care from our staff members.
Primary Purpose of Role
To provide physical and social care for residents whilst promoting the company policy of independence, choice, rights, fulfilment, privacy, dignity and equal opportunity.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
We are looking for our Healthcare Assistants to be caring and compassionate. You could work with residents who have significant care needs, so it’s important that they are made to feel safe and comfortable.
HCA staff are the first face of Optalis and must be observant and have excellent communication skills when dealing with residents and their colleagues.
To be calm under pressure and flexible enough to deal with a variety of tasks and a quickly changing schedule.
Communicating effectively and respectfully with patients and those important to them, sometimes in difficult circumstances.
Accurately recording observations in accordance with the resident’s conditions, informing the Nurse on duty of any changes and responding accordingly.
Some of the routines you may be assisting the Nurse with are below –
• Checking blood sugar levels
• Change simple dressings
• PEG feeding
• Medication administration
• Basic Observations
• Catheter care
• Tracheostomy care
• Monitoring and responding to ventilation care
• Administering nebulisers
• Oral and tracheal suction care
• Pressure area and skin care
• Support clients communication needs
• Supporting client with full personal care needs
Always ensuring residents retain their dignity and individuality.
All holistic assessments are carried out as per the individual resident’s requirements and will cover nutritional and incontinence issues, risk assessment etc.
Previous experience within a nursing home environment and experience / exposure to some or all of the routines above would be a great asset to this position.
Healthcare Assistant £23,807.45 FTE £12.34 ph (weekend £13.82) RG7 3BH, Burghfield Common
Recruiting now for our Nursing Home - Hollies Care Home near Reading lies at the heart of the picturesque village of Burghfield Common, set within a charming mansion house. Enjoys close links with many community organisations including the local church, St Marys.
Our dedicated team provide residential and nursing care to older people living with dementia, and nursing care for people aged 65 and over who are living with long term health conditions.
HCA are the first face of Optalis and must be observant and have excellent communication skills when dealing with residents and their colleagues.
This home has recently become an Optalis family member, and we are looking to recruit additional healthcare assistants to join the home.
Looking to secure full and part time days and nights shifts 7am-7pm and 7pm - 7am.
Qualified Nurse - £46,794.95 FTE £24.25 ph
Wokingham
Recruiting now for our Nursing Home in Wokingham. This home provides personal and nursing care for up to 58 customers located in a lovely rural location close to Wokingham Town Centre.
The service provides support to older people and younger adults. Specialisms also include treatment of disease, disorder, injury and dementia.
This home has recently become an Optalis family member, and we are looking to secure qualified nursing individuals to join us in our journey to achieving a good CQC standard status asap.
Responsibilities will include
Ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care are being delivered at all times by undertaking accurate assessment and planning of care, delivery and ongoing evaluation of the care plans
Carry out nursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions.
Committing to acting in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, maintaining registration requirements
A team player to supplement the staffing team, motivated and approachable to all levels of care staff
For more information on this role and a chance to talk through confidentially please contact alison.reeves@optalis.org
This role could also be secured with part-time hours to suit an individual’s availability
iThis role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The DBS clearance level required is Enhanced with Adult Barred list.
Support Worker – Extra Care, Wokingham £23,807.45 FTE
There is nothing more rewarding than working in Social Care, making a positive impact on others, having job security, and a sense of personal achievement.
Optalis provides Extra Care Services for Older Adults with a variety of health conditions across the Wokingham Borough. We have opportunities for a Support Worker to join our team as we expand and grow in the Borough.
The role includes providing care and support to our customers living in Extra Care Services meeting their person-centred care needs. This includes delivering personal care, meeting nutritional needs, administering medication, supporting activities and undertaking domestic duties.
If you have personal experience of being involved in care, or worked in areas such as a care home, home care, respite, day centres or even a nursery of school environment we will welcome your application.
At Optalis, our values are very important to us and we want employees who possess qualities in-line with them. So, if you’re a respectful individual, with high integrity, who strives to provide the best quality of care, then we would like to hear from you
We have vacancies in the following services:
Alexandra Place – Woodley RG5 3QW – Part Time Support Worker
Beeches Manor – Wokingham RG41 1AA – Part Time Support Worker
The Birches – Woodley RG41 2PY – Full Time Support Worker
Fosters – Woodley RG5 4SP – Full Time Support Worker