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.
Senior Support Worker – RBWM Independent Living Services
Full-Time: 37hpw | Salary: £26,739.97
Location: Maidenhead
Our Independent Living Services deliver tailored support for autistic individuals and people with learning or physical disabilities in the Royal Borough. Recognizing that everyone has unique interests, needs, and goals, we support people to do what matters most to them. By providing as much - or as little - help as needed, we empower people to maintain their independence and live life to the fullest.
Due to an exciting wave of internal promotions, we are recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to join the RBWM Independent Living Services team on a full-time basis.
The Role
As an experienced Support Worker, this in an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career - utilising your skills and knowledge to support and develop an established team whilst ensuring the delivery of quality care.
In your role as a Senior, you will support the Service Manager in the day-to-day operations; duties will include administration and overseeing the care team, with responsibilities such as rota management, conducting observations and supervisions, and ensuring training is completed in a timely fashion. You will also support with delivery of care to the people we support, leading by example to provide high quality, person-centred support, and care to a range of individuals with learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities. Services are fast-paced environments; flexibility and a proactive approach are a must for this role as you may be required to take on additional responsibilities and cover shifts in absence of staff.
The successful applicant will be placed to support the service(s) that best fits their experience and skills. RBWM ILS is comprised of six services, supporting people with a range of different needs and abilities across Maidenhead.
Being able to drive and having your own vehicle will be advantageous for this role.
Why Join the Optalis Team?
When you join Optalis, you’re investing in a career that cares for you, too. In addition to a supportive environment, you will enjoy:
Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), increasing yearly to a maximum of 30 days, plus 8 bank holidays.- Time for You: An extra day off for your birthday and a dedicated wellbeing day each year.
- Financial Perks: Access to Perkbox, offering high-street discounts on shopping, cinema, travel, health, and insurance, plus a generous pension scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive support to ensure you feel your best at work and at home.
- Career Growth: A fully paid training and development programme with clear pathways for career progression.
If you are excited by the idea of an
Optalis career and ready for a role that is rewarding every day, we want to meet you! Click
‘Apply Now’ to submit your application or email your CV to
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We anticipate this will be a popular role and reserve the right to close early should there be a large volume of applications.
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.
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
[email protected]