Job Description

Salary

23,807.45 FT
12.34 Hourly

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Package

23,807.45 FT
12.34 Hourly

Date posted

17/12/2025

Job reference

OPR0000716



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, 37 hours Weekly Full Time, Wokingham, 23,807.45

(Various locations) Independent Living Services

Part Time Weekly Hours also available 12.34 Per Hour

For both roles you will be a car owner/driver or have a UK licence to be able to drive allocated vehicles

Supporting individuals to live independently within their own homes and communities promoting inclusion, independence and quality of life.



Support changes with requirements, wishes and goals. This can include:

Support from trained Optalis staff, including sleepover shifts and overnight assistance

Personal Care, including bathing and washing

Household tasks, planning and preparing meals

Developing and maintaining skills

Managing health needs

Money management

Building links with friends, family and the community

Social and leisure activities

Making healthy lifestyle choices

Requirements

for this role include

Sleep-ins 2-3 per week

Work every other weekend including Sundays

Driver (Preferred but not essential)

Core Responsibilities

Promote Independence: Encourage customers to make their own choices and maintain control over their daily lives while providing appropriate support.

Personalised Support: Deliver care and assistance tailored to individual needs, preferences, and support plans.

Daily Living Assistance: Help with tasks such as meal preparation, shopping, budgeting, and maintaining a safe and clean environment.

Medication Support: Administer or prompt medication in line with care plans and legal guidelines.

Community Engagement: Support customers to access local services, social activities, and employment or education opportunities.

Safeguarding: Recognise and report any concerns about abuse, neglect, or exploitation promptly and in line with safeguarding policies.

Health & Wellbeing Monitoring: Observe changes in physical or mental health and escalate concerns to relevant professionals.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of support provided, incidents, and progress toward goals.

It would be beneficial to have k

nowledge

of the following :

Understanding of person-centred care principles.

Awareness of health and safety regulations, including infection control.

Knowledge of mental health, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities.

Training in first aid, medication administration, and safeguarding adults.



For more information the full job description is attached. You can also discuss this role with the Registered Manager Clive Tyndale on 07827 842902.

Please apply online or email your CV details to alison.reeves@optalis.org

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 amaximum 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