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.
Activities Support Organiser - Learning Disabilities, Community Lives
Full-Time - £11.70 per hour
Our Community Lives Day Services at Boyn Grove (Maidenhead) and Oakbridge (Windsor) offer stimulating activities where people can develop skills, find companionship and improve their well-being. Having the chance to mix with other people, visit different places and learn new things can help stop individuals from feeling bored or isolated. Our exciting range of activities are delivered through a person-centred approach, tailoring each activity to individual's needs and wishes and supporting people to achieve their personal goals.
We are recruiting Activities Support Organisers for full-time roles to cover;
- Mon - 0830-1700
- Tue-Fri - 0830-1615
- Occasional evenings and weekends, hours vary
As an Activities Support Organiser, you will provide high quality, person-centred support and care to individuals visiting the Day Service. Tasks may include personal care and administering medication, but you will also be involved in organising and hosting activities for our customers during their visit. There are regular on-site activities such as arts and crafts, quizzes, Rebound Therapy and making music, and plenty more in the community such as bowling, discos and nature walks.
This role requires you to be able to drive as you will be based across both our sites in Windsor and Maidenhead, as well as working in the community for off-site activities.
Experience in the care sector is not necessary as full training will be provided. What is essential is a positive attitude, a lot of energy and a willingness to get hands on during the activities with our customers.
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 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 isEnhanced with Adult Barred list.