Support Worker - Maidenhead SL6

Optalis; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; 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 opportunities

Pension

Job summary

Optalis is the Adult Social Care delivery partner serving Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council. We are seeking Support Workers in Maidenhead to provide compassionate care and practical assistance to individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiversity in and around Maidenhead.

We offer classroom-based training at our Head Office in Wokingham, shadowing with experienced teams, DBS clearance, and clear pathways for development and progression.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and assistance to individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiversity in Maidenhead.
• Roles marked as (D) include driving responsibilities; a valid UK driving licence is required.

Job description

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Support Worker - Maidenhead SL6

Maidenhead 26/11/2026 Support Worker - Maidenhead SL6

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £24,791.39 FTE £12.85ph Mon-Fri | £14.38 Sat-Sun Package Salary + Benefits Job category/type Adult Social Care Date posted 28/10/2026 Job reference OPR0000781 Attachments attachment Candidate Pack LD 2026.pdf attachment ILS - Support Worker JD 2026.pdf

Job description

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.

Support Worker – Support Living Maidenhead SL6
Hours: up to 37hpw (full and part-time roles - permanent and fixed term)
Salary: £24,791.39 FTE - £12.85ph Mon-Fri, £14.38 Sat-Sun, £50 per sleep-ins

Join our team as a Support Worker Superstar!
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We're searching for dedicated Support Workers to provide top-notch care and assistance to individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiversity in and around Maidenhead. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, if you're compassionate, reliable, and ready to roll up your sleeves, we want YOU!

We are recruiting for permanent and fixed term contract roles at 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)

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.

No experience? No problem! We provide training and support to start you on your journey with us, which includes classroom-based training at our Head Office in Wokingham and shadowing in services with our existing team. We offer opportunities for further development with qualifications and career advancement.

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) with 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.

If you are excited by the idea of a career at Optalis and you’re ready for a rewarding (and fun) role as an Support Worker, we want to meet you!

Optalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and the people we support. 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 0300123 1999 or [e-mail]