Support Worker - WorkWithCarly

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

Job summary

A community care organization in Wokingham seeks a part-time Support Worker to assist an independent woman with a learning disability. The role involves maintaining routines, providing personal care, and engaging in recreational activities. Flexible hours and training are provided to ensure success. Benefits include a rewards package and paid training. This is a unique opportunity to support someone in their daily life while making a positive impact.

Benefits

Perkbox rewards package

25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days

Extra day off for birthday

Health and wellbeing support

Comprehensive paid training program

Career progression opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector is beneficial but not necessary as full training is provided.
• Ability to maintain boundaries and understand routines.
• Confident swimmer who can assist in the pool.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day life with cooking, cleaning, and shopping.
• Assist with personal care tasks and social activities.
• Accompany on days out and appointments.

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.

Role

Support Worker – Wokingham #WorkWithCarly

Part-Time | Days from £12.34 per hour

We are recruiting a team of remarkable people to support Carly. This is what Carly is looking for, in her own words:

Hi, my name’s Carly – I’m a fun-loving, young woman living independently in my own flat close to Wokingham railway station. I have a learning disability and am looking for a Support Worker who has good humour, is upbeat and likes to go out. I build good relationships with people who are firm but fair, keep boundaries and plan in advance what we are doing together.

I would like the same person to support me for you to get to know me and be familiar with my routines, so you must be able to commit to the following days;

• Mondays – 10am – 9pm
• Wednesdays – 12pm – 8pm
• Every other Friday – 5pm – 10pm

I work at Optalis’ Head Office in Wokingham, assisting with admin tasks and inducting new staff. When I’m not working, my interests include;

• ♀️ I like to go swimming especially when my Support Worker gets in the pool with me – it’s more fun
• ️ I regularly go to the Cinema in Winnersh and I enjoy all types of films; my favourite films are Disney and Marvel
• ️ I also enjoy looking in the shops such as JD Sports, Next, M&S and HMV
• I go to Hollywood Bowl and am very competitive!
• ➡️ I like walking in open spaces and parks around Wokingham
• ️ I meet my best friends for meals at Nandos, Toby Carvery and Zizzi’s
• I go to discos as part of Friday nights out

What I’m looking for in my support worker;

• Be firm, but fair and able to maintain boundaries
• Understanding of my routines and able to support me with activities
• Confident swimmer able to support me in the pool
• Respectful of my privacy and personal space
• Able to anticipate my needs while encouraging my independence
• Willing to learn about my specific needs and condition
• Positive, kind, and committed
• Able to support me on the train for days out

As a Support Worker, your role will be to support me in my day-to-day life with things like cooking, cleaning and shopping. I will need support with personal care (prompting, washing hair, personal tasks) and socialising, including appointments, events and outings.

The Optalis bits..

Experience in the care sector would be beneficial but is not necessary as we provide full training. This includes classroom-based learning for practical skills, online sessions for theory and awareness, and shadowing experienced staff to learn how we do things.

This is a part-time role for an average of 21.5hpw across 2 weeks. For candidates looking for full-time, additional hours may be available from our Independent and Community Living Services.

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]