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.
Service Manager - Extra Care, Woodley
Full-Time, 37 hours per week - £32,445.00
Optalis operates five Extra Care schemes across Berkshire, which are designed for older adults or individuals with disabilities who need some level of care and support while maintaining a degree of independence. This type of housing provides a combination of independent living and on-site care services, allowing residents to live in their own self-contained apartments with the reassurance of having access to care and support services when needed.
We are recruiting for a Service Manager to oversee two locations in Woodley on a full-time basis.
The Birches, on Woodlands Avenue, has 60 apartments whilst Fosters, on Fosters Lane, has 34. Both locations are staffed 24/7 by a team of seniors and care support workers that deliver care, as well as provide support to customers and their families. There is also a team of admin, housing and kitchen staff that assist in the day-to-day operations of the services.
This role is ideal for an experienced senior or service manager looking for a new adventure in adult social care; a background within Extra Care would be beneficial but is not essential. We are looking for someone that can build on the quality service already being delivered at The Birches and Fosters, and ensure the wellbeing and safety of our customer whilst also overseeing a team of care staff and supporting them on their career paths. Good communication skills are a must as you will be interacting with staff, customers, and families daily, as well as other parties such as doctors, social workers, and housing association representatives. On occasion, there may also be a requirement to help deliver care needs.
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.
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.
We anticipate this being a popular role and therefore reserve the right to close early should there be a large volume of applications. We would therefore advise not to wait until the closing date to submit your interest.
This role isexempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The DBS clearance level required is Enhanced with Adult Barred list.