Support Worker Recruitment Event

Optalis; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support organization in Wokingham is seeking Support Workers for evening and weekend shifts. The role involves providing person-centred support and engaging customers in a variety of activities, including game nights, sports, and day trips. Experience in care is helpful but not required, as full training will be provided. A valid UK driving licence is necessary for driving service vehicles.

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector beneficial but not necessary.
• Valid UK driving licence required for driving service vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, person-centred support.
• Engage customers in group and one-to-one activities.
• Support with life skills and emotional well-being.

Skills

Person-centred support

Engagement in activities

Job description

Support Worker – Out and About

Full / Part-Time - from £12.34 per hour, £23,807.45 FTE

The Out and About service helps people with learning disabilities join in with local events and activities in the evening and at weekends. Based out of our Day Services in Wokingham, we 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 events designed to meet different needs and interests every day, we support people to achieve their personal goals and live life to the fullest!

We are recruiting for Support Workers to work weekday evenings (5pm-9.30pm) and weekends (8am-5pm) – this can be on a full or part-time basis.

As a Support Worker, you will provide high quality, person-centred support and engage our customers in group and one-to-one activities. You will also support with life skills, as well as emotional and physical wellbeing to deliver a positive experience. Most importantly, you’ll help our customers to enjoy our exciting range of activities and events, have fun and make new memories!

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

Activities

• Game nights and Bingo
• Sports like Bowling and Boccia
• Karaoke, Music and Dance sessions
• Gardening and Conservation Projects
• Cooking and Baking classes
• Sporting Events
• Performing Arts – Shows and Events
• Day Trips and Short Breaks

Qualifications

Experience in the care sector would be beneficial but is not necessary. Full training is provided, including classroom-based learning, shadowing experienced staff and online sessions. A valid UK driving licence is needed; you will be driving our service vehicles to pick up, drop off and take customers to events and activities.

Come to our Recruitment Day on November 6th at The Acorn Centre in Wokingham – book here: https://calendly.com/optalis/out-about-recruitment-day?month=2025-11