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.
Activity Coordinator $ú Bluebell House Full-Time, 37 hours per week - £25,688.81 £13.32 per hour
Bluebell House is a characterful period property surrounded by crowds of bluebells and provides support to older people living with dementia, as well as nursing care for people aged 65 and over who are living with long term health conditions. Our team of nurses and healthcare assistants ensure that our residents get a personal approach to their care needs, whilst our activity coordinators help make the days enjoyable and fulfilling.
We are recruiting for an Activity Coordinator to support our residents on a full-time basis. Working hours are between 9am and 6pm and you will be required to work alternate weekends.
You will need to be a car driver.
What we are looking for is someone with infectious enthusiasm and a creative approach to inspire both residents and staff to get involved. As an Activity Coordinator, you'll help create a stimulating environment that celebrates life through imaginative and fun activities that can suit every interest and ability. As part of this role, you will get to know our residents and their families to help tailor activities to maximise wellbeing, independence and social engagement.
Working for Optalis you will also receive a range of benefits, including:
We anticipate this to be a popular role and reserve the right to close early should there be a large volume of applications.
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 2 Councils. Optalis is not a private provider or an employment agency.
Deputy Manager (Clinical) $ú Fulltime 44 hours weekly, Burghfield Common, RG7 £60,706.96 £26.46 hourly
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 links with many local community organisations.
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.
This home has recently become an Optalis family member, and we are looking to recruit an additional Deputy Manager (Clinical) to join the home.
You will support the delivery of the day to day management of the home and support the Home Management when required and taking on leadership duties in their absence. You&©ll set the highest standards ensuring a welcoming, safe and engaging environment is provided for all service users, employees and visitors to the home.
You will be a Registered Nurse (nursing home) with current NMC registration, NVQ 5 or able to work to and proven experience of managing safeguarding investigations and clinical risk assessments.
For more information the full job description is attached.
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
Our Community Living Service provides individualised care and support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs. 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 seeking a flexible support worker to work days, evenings, weekends and some sleep-in duties across our 3 locations situated in Woodley, Winnersh and Finchampstead. Hours can be negotiated - ideally, we are seeking a minimum 22.5-hour commitment, equally there is opportunity for full time. Shifts will be agreed 4 weeks in advance.
The ideal candidate is required to hold a UK driving license and be able to drive our customers to and from their activities. Mileage is reimbursed.
The role expectations are to provide care and support to our customers, meeting their person-centred needs. This includes delivering personal care, meeting nutritional needs, administering medication, supporting activities and undertaking domestic duties
We reserve the right to close early should there be a large volume of applications.
Support Worker – Tithe Barn SL6Maternity Cover; Full-Time Waking Nights - from £12.34 per hour
Our teams provide individualised care and support for people with learning disabilities, autistic people and people with physical disabilities living in their community. At Tithe Barn, our 2-bedroom service located on the outskirts of Maidenhead, we support two female customers with moderate to severe learning disabilities. We recognise that each of our customers 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 achieve their goals.
We are recruiting for an experienced Support Worker to join our team on a full-time basis covering up to 4 waking nights (2200-0700) a week. This role is maternity cover and will be a fixed-term contract; we will look at options to re-deploy within other services upon their return to work.
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 laundry and preparing the service for the following day’s activities, and ensuring the safety and security of the site throughout the night.
Due to the location of the service and limited public transport, this role would be best suited for people who can drive and have access to their own transport.
At this time, we are only able to consider applications from people who have experience of behaviours that challenge in either a learning disability or mental health care setting. Previous knowledge or training of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) practices would be beneficial, though PROACT-SCIPr training will be provided for successful candidates.
Please note, the service is lone working at night and as such, you must be confident to support individuals by yourself.
We reserve the right to close applications early if this proves a popular role.
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 - Float Support RBWM Part- & Full-Time Available - from £12.34 per hour + 45p per mile
We know that being part of the local community is important for people's wellbeing, our team support people to access and enjoy their local community facilities and maintain important relationships. Our Float Support team enhances the lives of people who have learning disabilities and live independently within the Royal Borough. We support our customers to develop life skills whilst assisting with care needs and domestic tasks, as well as enabling them to get into the community for appointments and social activities.
We are recruiting for Support Workers to cover daytime hours and alternate weekends - there are no night hours in this role. Core hours in Float Support are 8am-9pm, though there may be requirements to start earlier or finish later depending on our customers' needs.
As a Support Worker you will provide high quality, person-centred support and care to a range of individuals with learning disabilities, and duties may include personal care and domestic tasks. You will be responsible for motivating and supporting our customers to get out and about - shopping, appointments, social activities - as well as helping them with travel. Responsibilities will also include key working for our customers and working closely with colleagues, other professionals and family members to ensure they maintain their health and well-being.
This role requires you to be able to drive and have your own vehicle, as you will be travelling to different locations across Windsor (SL4), Ascot (SL5), Maidenhead (SL6) and the surrounding area to support our customers in their own homes.
Experience in the care sector would be beneficial but is not necessary as full training will provided. However, as this is community based, you must be confident to support individuals in the community by yourself.
Support Worker – Tithe Barn SL6Part- & Full-Time Positions - from £12.34 per hour
We are recruiting for experienced Support Workers to join our team on either a part- or full-time basis, covering a mix of mornings, afternoons and alternate weekends.
Your 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. We also provide support with life skills such as improving confidence, managing finances and being part of the local community to maintain important relationships.
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.
Deputy Manager – Extra Care, Wokingham 6 Month Fixed Term Contract £38,987.71 FTE
The Extra Care Services range from 34 self-contained apartments to 60 apartments. All apartments have a private balcony or private ground floor terrace and have communal facilities e.g. lounges, meeting areas, dining room etc. for all customers. The apartments enable older adults to live independently in the security and privacy of their own home, with additional on-site facilities and in the knowledge that Optalis provide a 24x7x365 days emergency cover and personal care service when required.
This role will support the Registered Manager in the daily running and management of the Extra Care Services. Ensuring the service is compliant and remains compliant in all relevant regulatory requirements e.g. CQC Regulations 2009, Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 etc. establishing, monitoring, supporting and delivering quality measures to enhance the staff practice, culture and service provided.
To be responsible in leading the service teams in each Extra Care Service in creating and updating accurate person-centred care plans, risk assessments, passports etc for each individual customer. To carry out accurate and regular auditing activities, leading, strengthening and developing the staff to maintain accurate and knowledgeable recording practices including call logs, medication administration and management, rota usage, staff resource management etc.
To be responsible for the health and safety of all customers and staff in the services. Completing accurate and relevant Incident & Accident reports, risk and impact assessments, Professional logs, ABC recording etc.
The Deputy Manager plays a key role within our services to ensure the best possible person-centred care is delivered by providing the leadership, guidance, information and support to the staff team and external partners/professionals in meeting the customers requirements to live the best independent life they can while they reside in our Extra Care Services.
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 2 Councils.
Optalis is not a private provider or an employment agency.
Support Worker – Day Services Westmead, Wokingham (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday weekly) 08.30 – 4.30pm £23,807.45 FTE £12.34 per hour
Westmead is a dedicated resource for adults with physical disabilities and long term health conditions.
Running a varied timetable of activities which promote health and wellbeing. These include: art, ceramics, cooking, woodwork, photography, exercise groups and activities within the community as an example.
To join this team you will be a highly motivated individual who is caring and have an interest in supporting people to meet their full potential.
Experience with working with this client group would be an advantage but is not essential. A related background in care is desirable.
This role encompasses the freedom to plan, lead and deliver activities as part of a well-established team who pride themselves on the quality of their programs.
The post involves supporting our customers to access local learning and leisure facilities using our vehicles and therefore you will need to be a full UK driving licence holder and over 25 years of age to comply with our insurance.
Suffolk Lodge require additional day staff members$ú immediate interviews
Our dedicated team provide residential care to older people living with dementia, and care for people who are living with long term health conditions.
To provide physical and social care for residents whilst promoting the company policy of independence, choice, rights, fulfilment, privacy, dignity and equal opportunity.
We are looking for our Support Workers 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.
Support Workers 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.