Job Description

Salary

31,228.31

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Package

31,228.31

Date posted

16/05/2025

Job reference

OPR0000663



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.

Service Manager - Out & About Services, Wokingham - 31,228.31

To manage services within the Wokingham area for adults with a learning disability who have a desire to participate in activities within the local community during the day, evenings and weekends.



Managing a team of staff to ensure the provision of a program of activities that stimulate and encourages customers to maintain / develop their independence, considering their individual care needs and preferences. Understanding the needs of young people in need of daily activity opportunities.



There is supervisory responsibility within this post. Managing / developing and supporting a team. Chairing regular supervisions and yearly appraisals. Monitoring sickness and supporting Optalis disciplinary procedures if necessary. Managing and understanding budgets, contracts, KPIs, customer needs and requirements.



This service is mainly within the community, accessing activities. Cafes, restaurants, leisure facilities, cinemas, bowling, swimming, football games and theatres are some of the venues attended.



To work as part of the management team to ensure the smooth day to day running of the services. Taking on responsibility and making decisions, supervising staff teams. To assist the Head of Non- Regulated Services and Community Development Manager to develop the service. This can include participation in the development of the range of facilities and activities provided by the service and encouraging integration in the community. Ensuring diversity and equality practice is always maintained. Liaise effectively with families, carers, professionals, and other agencies.



To work across all Optalis services regularly and when required. This will include flexibility with working hours to meet needs of the service which will include evenings and weekends if required.



For more information the full job description is attached.



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 0300123 1999 or

helpline@nacro.org.uk