About this role
Job summary
Our teams provide individualised care and support for people with learning disabilities, autistic people and people with physical disabilities living in their community. We recognise that each person has unique interests, needs and preferences, and we support people to be as self-sufficient as possible, working closely with them and their support networks to help them reach their goals.
We are recruiting to replace valued colleagues and expand our teams to be able to support more people. We have vacancies in the following locations;
- Abell Gardens Pinkneys Green (up to 37 hours, days - perm) (D)
- Allenby Boyn Hill (37 hours, days and sleep-ins - perm and fixed term) (D)
- Allenby Short Breaks - (part-time hours - perm)
- Brill House Cox Green (37 hours, days - perm)
- Courthouse North Furze Platt (37 hours, days - perm and fixed term) (D)
- Courthouse South - Boyn Hill (37 hours, days and sleep-ins - perm) (D)
- Foxdown Paley Street (up to 37 hours, days - perm) (D)
- Lady Elizabeth House Boyn Hill (14 hours - fixed term)
- Paddocks Woodford Park (part-time, days and sleep-ins - fixed term)
- Tithe Barn South Bray (37 hours, days - fixed term contract) (D)
- Day Services Boyn Hill (up to 37 hours, days - perm and fixed term) (D)
All Fixed Term Contracts are 12 months - permanent and alternate roles will be reviewed toward end of contract.
Roles marked as (D) have driving responsibilities, including using our vehicles to transport people we support - a valid UK driving licence is required for these positions.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to support our people in their day-to-day lives and could include assistance with personal care, managing medication, meal preparation and shopping, and supporting with emotional and physical wellbeing.
We also provide support with life skills such as improving confidence, managing finances and being part of the local community to maintain important relationships.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to;
- Provide care and support to people in accordance to care plans
- Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the people we support
- Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
- Assist with meal preparation
- Support people to get out and about - appointments, shopping and socialising
- Recording keeping
- Reporting changes in health and behaviour
- Communicate with residents, families, colleagues and social care professionals
Full training will be provided for these roles - this will include a 7-day induction at our Head Office in Wokingham, online learning and shadowing established staff members.
About us
Optalis is a LATCo (Local Authority Trading Company) jointly owned by Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.
Optalis delivers adult social care on behalf of the two local authorities. We have over 50 services across the WBC and RBWM boroughs, supporting adults with learning disabilities to live independently, providing dementia and nursing care for older people and offering reablement services to help people return home from hospital.
We provide stable employment and opportunities to develop yourself and advance your career.
Optalis is not an agency; all of our positions include guaranteed hours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the overall running of the service, supporting the seniors and management to ensure CQC compliance.
To provide support that is safe, person centred and respects all human rights of the people living within the Independent Living Services.
This role involves supporting the people living within the Independent Living Services with all aspects of their daily routines to ensure that they are able to live the lives they want to.
You will collaborate with the people we support, families, carers and other professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service which maximises outcomes for the people living at the Independent Living Services.
You will have a responsibility to document all work undertaken and contribute to residents reviews.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
- Experience of working in a residential care setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to undertake Care Certificate
Desirable
- Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle
Entitlement To Work
Essential
- Must hold entitlement to work - either as a British national or a valid work visa with at least 12 months remaining.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Optalis Limited
Address
Various Locations in Maidenhead
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 4EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.optalis.org/ (Opens in a new tab)