Senior Activity Support Organiser - Community Lives Maidenhead

Optalis; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Health and wellbeing support

Training and development programme

Career progression

Generous pension

Job summary

Optalis is recruiting for a Senior Activity Support Organiser to work full-time at the Community Lives Day Service in Maidenhead. The post supports customers with learning disabilities and autistic people, delivering engaging activities from 8:30 to 4:30, Monday to Friday.

The role involves supervising ASOs, administrative tasks, observations, and care responsibilities, with a focus on high quality, person-centred activities. A manual UK driving licence is required for community visits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant or Activity Coordinator.
• Full-time role, Monday to Friday, 8:30–4:30.
• DBS check and right to work in the UK required.
• UK driving licence required for role and community driving.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager and Coordinators in day-to-day operations.
• Conduct observations and supervisions of ASOs.
• Deliver activity sessions and provide person-centred support.
• Assist with care, mobility and personal needs as required.
• Cover shifts when needed and drive service vehicles for activities.

Skills

Administration tasks

Observations and supervisions

Activity delivery

Person-centred support

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Senior Activity Support Organiser - Community Lives Maidenhead

Salary £25,447.35 | £13.19ph Mon-Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Package Salary + Benefits Job category/type Adult Social Care

Location: Boyn Grove Resource Centre, Maidenhead Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm Salary: £25,447.35 (13.19ph)

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.

Senior Activity Support Organiser – Learning Disabilities Day Service

Our Community Lives Day Services at Boyn Grove (Maidenhead) and Oakbridge (Windsor) provide stimulating activities and opportunities for our customers to mix with other people, visit different places, learn new things and improve their well-being. With our services designed to meet different needs and interests every day, we support people with learning disabilities, autistic people and people with physical disabilities to achieve their personal goals and live life to the fullest!

We are recruiting for a Senior Activity Support Organiser to work full-time – the service operates Monday to Friday only, from 8.30am to 4.30pm.

As a Senior ASO, you will support the Service Manager and Coordinators in the day-to-day operations of the day services. Duties will include administration tasks, conducting observations and supervisions, and addressing any concerns raised by colleagues or people we support. You'll support in delivering activity sessions and supporting people, leading by example to provide high quality, person-centred activities and support to people who attend the day service. The services are fast-paced; flexibility and a proactive approach are essential for this role as you may be required to take on additional responsibilities and cover shifts in absence of staff.

The role will also involve care responsibilities, which may include administering medication, supporting with personal care and assisting with mobility.

Our current range of activities include – but are not limited to;

• Arts and Crafts
• Quizzes, Games and Puzzles
• Karaoke, Music and Movement sessions
• Gardening and Outdoor Fun
• Social Tea and Cake Sessions
• Exercise, Pilates and Yoga
• Walking Football and Cricket
• Cooking and Baking classes
• Performing Arts – Shows and Events
• Day Trips and Short Breaks

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Support Worker, Care Assistant or Activity Coordinator to take the next step in your career and put your skills to the test. Working alongside an established team of Senior Activity Support Organisers, you'll oversee and support our ASOs to deliver activities that meet the interests and needs of people who attend the day service. A creative flair and some interesting hobbies will certainly be helpful in this role!

A manual UK driving licence is required for this role as you will be driving our service vehicles to take customers for activities in the community.

Working for Optalis you will also receive a range of benefits, including:

• Perkbox - rewards package offering discounts on cinema, shopping, health, travel and insurance.
• 25 days annual leave increasing annually to a maximum of 30 days (pro rata), as well as 8 bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday.
• Health and wellbeing support, including an additional wellbeing day.
• A comprehensive paid training and development programme.
• Excellent career progression opportunities and support.
• A generous pension scheme.

We anticipate this will be a popular role and reserve the right to close applications early.

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, you can contact Nacro's support service on 03001231999 or [e-mail].