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.

Your New Adventure Starts Here: SUPPORT WORKER at OPTALIS!

(Day & Night Roles Available)

Location: Maidenhead, Holyport and Paley Street

Pay Packet: £23,807.45 FTE (£12.34 Mon-Fri / £13.82 Sat-Sun)

Hours: Various - full-time and part-time available

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.

We are a leading social care provider in partnership with Wokingham Borough Council and The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, and our mission is simple: to fulfil the potential of every customer 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 shifts in a number of different services across Maidenhead and the surrounding area. We also have night shifts on fixed term contracts with opportunities to go permanent in the future.

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:

• Community Champions: Getting out there! Enjoying local activities, taking part in events, and building confidence on trips.
• Life Skill Mentors: Coaching independence, whether that’s mastering a new recipe, navigating public transport, or managing a household budget.
• Personalised Support: Providing reliable and respectful care support, including personal care and managing medication.

This is a chance to support the delivery of safe, innovative services and genuinely make a difference in your local community.

Why Optalis is a Great Place to Be:

• The Optalis Difference: Work for an established, quality-focused company with a mission to help everyone - customers and staff - achieve their best.
• We Invest in You: Fantastic induction and continuous professional development - we welcome applicants with no previous experience!
• Competitive Pay & Perks: Perkbox discounts, a generous annual leave allowance starting at 25 days a year, plus an annual wellbeing day and your birthday off!
• Caring Culture: We pride ourselves on creating an enjoyable and rewarding environment where staff feel supported and respected.

Your Essential Optalis Requirements:

To join our team as a dedicated Support Worker, you'll need:

• A "Can Do" 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 our customers 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.

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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, contact Nacro’s support service.