Support Worker

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 Workers - Independent Living Services, Maidenhead, Full and Part Time Opportunities £22,572.70 £11.70 Per Hour

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For Richard Silver House, Maidenhead SL6 4AE

We are looking to secure:

1 x Full Time Staff Member 37 Hours - Female only

1 x Part Time Staff Member - 22.5 Hours Female only

For Ronald Young Court, Maidenhead SL6 2LT

We are looking to secure:

2 x Part Time Staff Members - 22.5 Hours - Female only

For Parkhouse, Maidenhead SL6 1ES

1 x Full Time Staff Member 37 Hours

2 x Part Time Staff Members 22.5 Hours

For Paddocks Close, Maidenhead SL6 3NG

We are looking to secure:

1 x Part Time Staff Member 20.5 Hours - This role requires ability to drive and have access to a vehicle.

The purpose of this service is to provide person-centred support to those living in our Maidenhead Independent Living Homes, these are appropriate for the individual’s needs, reflecting their uniqueness, supporting them to be fully involved in their community and to ensure that they are afforded the same rights as anyone else.

Some of the responsibilities will include:

To 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 Homes.

Supporting all aspects of their daily routines to ensure that they are able to live the lives they want to.

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 Homes.

Providing support to access the community and activities

Develop warm, trusting relationships with the people living at our independent living homes to encourage them to express their needs, views and concerns

Respects residents rights to privacy and ensure that their dignity is maintained at all times such as assisting with personal care in line with our customers preferences

Working for Optalis you will also receive a range of benefits, including:

• A Perkbox rewards package offering discounts on cinema, shopping, health, travel and insurance
• 25 days annual leave rising annually to a maximum of 30 days, plus 8 bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• An additional health and wellbeing day
• A comprehensive paid training and development programme
• Excellent career progression opportunities and support
• As a valued and integral member of the team you will have a voice in the service and forums to be heard and make a difference
• STAR awards - a reward scheme which recognises staff who have gone the extra mile
• A generous pension scheme

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.

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.

This role isexempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The DBS clearance level required isEnhanced with Adult Barred list.