support worker

social worker

senior social worker

care practitioner

occupational therapist

Optalis

The time I had with Optalis was great. The people I worked with, whether in my team or as partners for my role, were fantastic. They were helpful every step of the way and knowledgable in the aspects that I needed them to be. Even though everyone was always busy, they would always try to spare a few minutes to get the necessary work done.
The hardest part of the job was trying to find a spare minute, because something was always happening, something always needed completing and everyone was always doing something else. However, whenever the stars aligned and things started to slot into place, it felt rewarding just to complete my tasks at hand.
I really like the people there because the majority of people had the same basic  motivations (to provide the best adult social care). 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The management is very open and supportive. Staff are equally friendly and are willing to help.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
None, so far. The management team ensures a safe place for all employees, and provides all the necessities for smooth working. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very conducive and lovely working environment. Everything is out in place for the comfortability of both employees and residents.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Smooth and lively, since everything to help make work go on smoothly is provided.

The job itself and the expectations for the same pay, continued to grow. Employees were on the way to burn out in some cases, but the manager was always helpful in creating an atmosphere where she was approachable. The pressure to cut costs and increase workload came from the very top.
There's no such thing as a typical day,  it changes all the time, the hardest part was keeping up with every increasing expectations, the best part was the people I supported they were amazing. 

A very busy place to work. 
I've feel that I have leaned alot.
Management are awful no support given when you needed it,values the families and not sraff ,others has left there multiple times working here isn't valued at all.
The hardest part of the job is Management where staff are not to   share our comments when things are going wrong within care .sector .
The most enjoyable part of the role is the restidents with seeing them smile. 
It's  not a care sector at all it should be a fun and postive place to work with out watching our backs every day .

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing , staff are underpaid undervalued and treated badly.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management are awful. Too much responsibility for extremely low wages.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Not good , management use staff and are not good.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stress, anxiety, unhappiness, uncertainty

There are some fantastic people in the organisation, the same small group who hold it all together. Thankfully I get to work with them often and they make it all worthwhile. Customer group is mixed but there are people in the team who have known them for years and years so it is easier to learn how to support them. 

Started out okay until a new manager came in and cut down shift times & therefore took away breaks 
Used to be okay but wouldn’t return now 
Shame as it was enjoyable to begin with, buildings are ridiculously hot with heating on all year and with no time to grab a drink it becomes unbearable during a shift 

Amazing career opportunities and a dynamic working environment with really nice staff and customers. Anyone who works here is really lucky to be here.

Would return to this employer for the right position.
Flexible working, able to manage own workload, good supervision

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Support worker 48 salaries reported	£12.61 per hour
Social worker 2 salaries reported	£37,080 per year
Senior social worker 2 salaries reported	£44,496 per year
Care practitioner 3 salaries reported	£24,723 per year
Occupational therapist 3 salaries reported	£35,085 per year

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