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 two councils - it is not a private provider or an employment agency, and we do not offer sponsorship for these positions. Your New Adventure Starts Here: SUPPORT WORKER at OPTALIS! Locations: Finchampstead & Woodley Hours: Various - full-time and part-time available, with sleep in duties Ready for a Role Where You Truly Fulfil Potential? Stop scrolling and listen up! If you're looking for a Support Worker job that feels less like work and more like a positive adventure, you belong at Optalis. Our mission is simple: to fulfil the potential of every individual and colleague we work with. We're hiring cheerful, compassionate, and energetic people to become Learning Disability Support Workers-helping people live their best, most independent lives. We have great permanent opportunities open right now, offering day and evening shifts in a number of different services across Wokingham and the surrounding area. What You'll Be Doing (The Fun Stuff!): As part of the Optalis team, you'll be a key player in supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Your role is about enabling, not doing! You will be:

• Providing reliable and respectful care support, including personal care, meeting nutritional needs and administering medication
• Getting out there! Enjoying local activities, taking part in events, and building confidence on trips
• Coaching independence, whether that's mastering a new recipe, navigating public transport, or undertaking household tasks.
  
  A &slshquot;Can Do&slshquot; Attitude: A genuine passion for empowering people and respecting their dignity and beliefs.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work a varied shift pattern (which will involve weekends and bank holidays).
• Must Have Wheels: For many of our Support Worker vacancies, a full, clean UK Driving Licence is highly desirable to ensure the people we support can access the community and achieve their goals.
  
  Ready to Fulfil Your Potential?
If you are excited by the idea of an Optalis career and ready for a rewarding Support Worker job every day, we want to meet you! Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and speak with one of our recruitment team about the most suitable role. 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 (pro rata) rising annually to a maximum of 30 days with 8 bank holidays, and 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 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 or