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.
Employment Support Worker - Supported Employment Service (RBWM) Maidenhead, Part-Time - 30 hours per week (Pro rata £19,069)
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays - 9 - 5pm
Do you have what it takes to engage with, encourage and support people who have a learning disability or under the Neurodiverse Umbrella to achieve their employment potential.
We will rely on you to support and coach our clients to maintain paid work, work experience, volunteering, and education courses. You will play a key role in identifying and building sustainable relationships with employers, ensuring our clients are able to maximise their independence at work.
With over 23 years' experience, the Optalis Supported Employment Service (SES) helps individuals with Learning Disabilities and Neurodiversity achieve their aspirations of employment, travelling independently, volunteering, work experience and education. We have over 200 employer contacts and a high track record of achieving successful employment outcomes for our clients - and we need your help.
Join Optalis as an Employment Support Worker and you could soon be playing a key role in the most successful supported employment service in England. If you have what it takes, we will reward you with competitive rates of pay and a generous mile mileage allowance.
Due to the nature of the role, you must be able to drive, have your own vehicle and business insurance.
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) increasing annually to a maximum of 30 days, as well as 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.
We anticipate this role to generate a lot of interest and reserve the right to close applications early should we find a suitable candidate.
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 isEnhanced with Adult Barred list.